Erie Reader

Times Publishing runs the Erie Times-News, a daily newspaper that reports on news and events that are relevant to the residents of Erie, Pa. The paper has a Web site, www.goerie.com, which mirrors the paper s content while providing online resources. The paper facilitates Erie s rock music scene by sponsoring a Web site (www.rockerie.com) that features news posted by bands, audio clips, venue information and a calendar of events to help Erie music fans plan their weekends. The newspaper prints information about engagements, weddings and anniversaries. Because of a strategic partnership with AvantGo, the Erie Times-News provides unorthodox methods of news and information transmittal. Times Publishing maintains an office in Erie, Pa.

VertMarkets provides industry specific online sales and marketing products and services to small- and medium-sized suppliers. It is one of the leaders in e-commerce placement, with marketplace solutions that attract and connect buyers and suppliers online through its industry-specific marketplaces. VertMarkets owns and operates nearly 70 distinct online marketplaces in numerous industry groups, including electronics, food/beverage, manufacturing and services. Headquartered in Horsham, Pa., VertMarkets also has offices in Erie, Pa., and Sewickley, Pa.