Our Partners

B.E.S.T. Partners

From day one, B.E.S.T. was founded on meaningful partnerships. These partnerships are the lifeblood to our mission, and ensure we achieve our goals—creating a vibrant, safe, diverse and livable environment. We cannot do it alone and continue to rely on our partners for their support. Together, we can achieve our vision of making Erie’s oldest neighborhood the best it can be.

Corporate Collaborations


UPMC Healthplan and Erie Insurance are anchor businesses in the East Bayfront community and serve as central roles in our organization’s governance. Community members, representatives of local businesses, and the East Bayfront Neighborhood Watch come together with UPMC Healthplan and Erie Insurance on the B.E.S.T.’s Board to cultivate diverse viewpoints and interests form a common vision.

Our Partners Include:


East Bayfront Neighborhood Watch
Erie Insurance Group
UPMC Healthplan
Neighborhood Churches
The City of Erie
PA DCED
Erie Redevelopment Authority
Northwest Savings Bank
Marquette Savings Bank
and more

If you are interested in becoming an affiliate, please contact us.