Here are some new WP$E radio interview audio clips from vice president of marketing, Scott Frederick, as well as three millennial Logistics Plus employees – Kelly Dempsey, Emily Grein and Garrett Bowden. Kelly, Emily and Garrett discuss their internships and jobs in Erie working for a cool, global company (click the images below to listen to the audio replays).
WP$E AM 1450/FM 107.1 airs Logistics Plus audio clips as part of its WP$E Partners for Business™ interview series. This is an ongoing schedule of comments by northwestern Pennsylvania CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders aired throughout the day. It includes news, information, and profiles of companies, industries, and professions directed to WP$E’s business and financial audience.
Creating local jobs and opportunities within the Erie community
Kelly Dempsey from Mercyhurst leads air and ocean import team
Emily Grein from Kent State leads air exports (and even deliver herself)
Garrett Bowden from PSU Behrend works on dedicated 4PL team
Engaging local students and universities through research projects
Logistics Plus Sponsors Best of Varsity Cup 2017 Presented by Erie Times-News/GoErie.com
Event to honor the top performers from 48 high schools across 8 counties in 22 sports.
ERIE, PA (April 11, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the 2017 Best of Varsity Cup presented by Erie Times-News/GoErie.com. The event is intended to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the 2016-2017 All-Area high school student athletes and top performers from 48 high schools across 8 Counties in 22 sports.
The inaugural awards banquet, which takes place on Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA, is a way to say thank you to the thousands of outstanding high school athletes, coaches and fans who allow Erie Times-News/GoErie.com to share their stories, performances and passions. Awards will be presented to the Outstanding Player of the Year in each sport, as well as Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year. Best of Varsity Cup athletes are invited to attend for free and the event is open to family, friends and the general public. The event will also feature Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Ryan Shazier as a special guest. During a live question and answer session, Ryan will discuss lessons he’s learned and memories he’s made during his career.
“Logistics Plus is excited to be part of this year’s Best of Varsity Cup event,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Just as we have a passion for excellence in logistics, these athletes have demonstrated true passion to their sports. The new spin on this event will make it even more memorable as we recognize the outstanding athletes we have here in northwest Pennsylvania.”
About Logistics Plus Inc. Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 20 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 400+ employees put the “Plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Madison, WI; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; South Sudan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Logistics Plus and Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority Work Out Parking Lot Deal
EMTA to use Logistics Plus Sassafras parking lot in exchange for new lighting, lot maintenance.
ERIE, PA (March 22, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, recently agreed to a temporary parking lot arrangement with the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA). EMTA will use the far end of the Logistics Plus lot just off of Sassafras Street and 14th Street (behind the Rapid Transit Building, west of Union Station) for parking for the next two years while it renovates its own parking garage. In return, EMTA will provide updated lighting and pavement, and will arrange for plowing services for all Union Station lots during the winter months.
“EMTA will have about 75 cars there (in the Sassafras parking lot) daily. In return for us letting them use that previously unused space, they will light the yard better, pave it, and plow it,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO for Logistics Plus. “It’s a fair deal and a win-win for both parties. Plus, I like the idea of having more ‘life’ here around the Union Station area.”
“I appreciate Jim working with us on this arrangement – it’s a good exchange,” said Michael Tann, executive director for EMTA. “The Sassafras lot is located in the heart of Erie and is only a few blocks from the EMTA offices. It’s great when local businesses and agencies work together to support projects that will ultimately improve the greater Erie community.”
About Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) is the region’s public transportation provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. EMTA currently operates 28 fixed routes through Erie County; including Albion, Cranesville, Elk Creek, Erie, Fairview, Girard, Harborcreek, Lake City, Lawrence Park, McKean, Millcreek, North East, Summit, Union City, Waterford, Washington, and Wayne townships. In order to provide reliable service to as many as possible in Erie County, these fixed routes operate an average of over 20 hours and over 5,500 miles each day Monday through Sunday. More information at: http://www.ride-the-e.com/fixed-route/
About Logistics Plus Inc. Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 20 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 400+ employees put the “Plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Madison, WI; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; South Sudan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
I think you’ll get a kick out of this (especially in light of our recent 20th anniversary milestone).
Thanks to Debbie Bigelow we have some cool archival video of when we bought Union Station. See what it looked like when we bought it! Funny, people say how “visionary” we were to do this. I always thought “delusionary” was more accurate ?
Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, recently had the pleasure of participating in the following “I Care” video produced by the Erie Downtown Partnership. Jim has been caring about Erie and the local community for many years. In 2015, the Erie Downtown Partnership began constructing the framework of a new Downtown Master Plan. This major initiative is now poised to bolster continued development throughout the Downtown district and help aid economic growth and revitalization endeavors well into the future. The future of Erie starts downtown. Visit www.icareforerie.com for plan details. You can watch the “I Care” video below.
Here are some new WP$E radio interview audio clips from vice president of marketing, Scott Frederick, as well as three millennial Logistics Plus employees – Kelly Dempsey, Emily Grein and Garrett Bowden. Kelly, Emily and Garrett discuss their internships and jobs in Erie working for a cool, global company (click the images below to listen to the audio replays).
