The Erie Downtown Development Corporation (EDDC) is reviewing applications to make two new hires.

85 applicants submitted their resumes and cover letters by Friday's deadline.

20 applied for the Vice President of Finance and Development position. 65 expressed interest for the Vice President of Community Engagement job.

The EDDC is focused on increasing the city's tax base, as well as housing, retail, dining and arts and culture, through private investment in downtown development.

Former Erie mayoral candidate John Persinger has been named its CEO.

The EDDC still does not have a permanent office space.