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BOARD MEMBER, CHERYL MITCHELL

PRESQUE ISLE GATEWAY DISTRICT UPDATE

Exciting changes are on the horizon for the Presque Isle Gateway District in 2025, as the project moves closer to transforming prepared sites into dynamic development opportunities. With site preparation well underway, the Authority-owned properties are nearing shovel-ready status, setting the stage for significant progress.
In April, the Millcreek Township General Authority issued a Request for Qualifications( RFQ) to developers. The announcement and solicitation aimed to attract interest both locally and nationally, ensuring a wide net was cast to identify the best potential development partners. An RFQ allows developers to formally express their interest while also showcasing their firm’ s expertise, financial capability, and understanding of the P. I. Gateway plan and goals.
Once all submissions are reviewed, the Authority will establish a pool of prequalified developers with the experience and resources necessary to bring the community’ s vision to life at this highly visible intersection just outside Pennsylvania’ s most-visited state park. Later this year, a Request for Proposals( RFP) will be issued to this selected group, inviting them to submit detailed project plans. This will allow the Authority to choose a development team that best aligns with the objectives set forth in the Presque Isle Gateway Plan.
This transformative project aims to enhance the experience for both residents and visitors by fostering economic growth, improving infrastructure, and creating vibrant spaces that reflect the character of Millcreek and Presque Isle. As progress continues, residents are encouraged to stay informed by visiting www. millcreekgeneralauthority. org. The Authority looks forward to sharing more updates and working with the community to ensure a successful and exciting future for the Presque Isle Gateway District.
BOARD MEMBER, CHERYL MITCHELL
Cheryl Mitchell is an appointed member of the Millcreek Township General Authority, serving as Vice Chair since November 2022. As a member of the Board, Cheryl has been instrumental in sharing her experience on the real estate subcommittee to assist in development of the five properties involved in the Gateway Project.

Cheryl says,“ I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting and important economic development effort to benefit Millcreek and Pennsylvania as a whole, and am looking forward to its successful finish!” illcreek

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Cheryl recently retired following a 22 1 / 2 year career at Erie Insurance where she served as Vice President of Workplace Services. Included in her areas of responsibility were oversight of real estate, property management, interior design, and facilities services for the Erie Campus and Field Offices.
Prior to Erie Insurance, Cheryl worked for Baldwin Brothers, Inc. for 10 years where she specialized in retail, service, and office leasing, and property management and development. Cheryl is a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where she earned a BS degree in education. She holds an active Pennsylvania real estate license and is a member of both the National Association of Realtors and the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. Cheryl is also a certified PSU Extension Master Gardener of Erie County.
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