News
Department of Labor issues new Joint Employer Rule
If you are using sub-contractors in your business; the department of labor has issued it’s final joint employer rule on Sunday. This is important because you could be charged workers compensation premium for your sub-contractors employees. When using sub-contractors make sure you are aware of the new four factor “balancing. . .
01/08/2020: Ground Breaking at the corner of 12th Street & Peach Street, Erie PA 16501
We have officially broken ground at the corner of 12th Street & Peach Street. Thankfully the weather held off long enough so we could get this project started late in the year. This is part one of the revitalization effort we are working on downtown. It will be long process,. . .
Miller Mistletoe Mile 12/22/2019
We have decided to cosponsor the Miller Mistletoe Mile with our friends at the The Skunk & Goat Tavern this year. It is a 1 mile race from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM through Gibson Park in North East, Pennsylvania on Sunday December 22, 2019. All proceeds from the race will go to The. . .
Zedz’ mural ‘Erie’ is back in the news!
This past summer Pete Zaphiris, Principal and Sole Owner of Great Lakes Insurance Services Group, was approached by Patrick Fisher, Director of Erie Arts & Culture, who had a plan to bring muralists to downtown Erie and connect them with business owners who were active in the community revitalization going. . .
Happy Halloween 2019
Happy Halloween from the Great Lakes Insurance Family! Every year we have a contest between staff to see who can be the most creative. We think this year was impressive and look forward to what next year has in store…
Demolition Day at 121 State Street Rear, Erie, PA 16501
Demolition day in the rear of 121 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. This space will eventually host future development at the Metropolitan. The Metropolitan will be high value apartments on it’s top two floors and class A office space on the first floor. The building will also be wrapped in. . .
The Framing Is Up At Citizens!
The framing is up at 1128 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership will be moving into this space and then the lower two floors will then be filled by Great Lakes Insurance Services Group LLC as our home office. If you are interested in. . .
15th Annual Gannon University Wellness Fair
Great Lakes Insurance is proud to be participating in the 15th Annual Gannon University Wellness Fair this year! The Wellness Fair helps guests understand what wellness means to them. This is done through interactive displays, games and other activities. The event is free and open to all Gannon students, faculty and. . .