Entrepreneurs
PA Wilds Center issues RFP for event photographer; responses due August 25
PA Wilds Center issues RFP for event photographer; responses due August 25 The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc, (PA Wilds Center) is looking to hire a juried professional level photographer from The Wilds Cooperative of PA (WCO) program to serve as an event photographer during the PA Wilds Media Lab Grand Opening on Tuesday,…
Read MoreThree businesses split $50,000 prize in 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest
Three businesses split $50,000 prize in 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest Prizes go to CiviLink, White Cane Coffee, Caregiver’s Artbox Three businesses split the $50,000 prize from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners BIG IDEA Contest, held in partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship on June 8 at the University of Pittsburgh…
Read MorePA Wilds Center issues RFP for 2023 PA Wilds Dinner event photographer
PA Wilds Center issues RFP for 2023 PA Wilds Dinner event photographer The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) seeks to hire a juried photographer/videographer from The Wilds Cooperative of PA program to document our flagship event. On July 27, 2023, approximately 200 business and community leaders from across the Pennsylvania Wilds,…
Read MorePenn State students learn about entrepreneurship at PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Kinzua Bridge
Students from the Pennsylvania State University visited Kinzua Bridge State Park on March 24 for a field trip program that was part of Penn State Startup Week. Students learned about the power of place-based brands and outdoor recreation for rural communities. They also toured the PA Wilds Conservation Shop to learn more about how PA…
Read MorePA Wilds Center Issues RFP for Videographer
PA Wilds Center Issues RFP for Videographer The PA Wilds Center is looking to contract with a juried photographer/videographer from The Wilds Cooperative of PA (WCO) program to develop three (3) 1-minute videos showcasing testimonials from the winners of the 2022 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest. The 2022 PA Wilds Big Idea took place between…
Read MoreBillett Electric and PA Mushroom split $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest prize
Two entrepreneurs split the $50,000 prize from the Ben Franklin BIG IDEA Contest, held in partnership with the Pennsylvania Wilds on June 9 at the North Central PA Launchbox in DuBois. Jeffrey Billett from Billett Electric LLC (Jefferson County) and Esperanzo Wilcox from PA Mushroom Company (Clarion County) were each awarded $25,000 cash to further…
Read MorePA Wilds Center Issues RFP for 2022 PA Wilds Dinner Event Photographer
PA Wilds Center Issues RFP for 2022 PA Wilds Dinner Event Photographer The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) seeks to hire a juried photographer from The Wilds Cooperative of PA program to document the 2022 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards banquet. On July 28, 2022, more than 250 business and community…
Read MoreRemote work initiative launches in Pennsylvania Wilds community
Remote work initiative launches in Pennsylvania Wilds community Individuals encouraged to apply by April 30 for Bellefonte live-and-work opportunity Workers with the flexibility to perform their jobs remotely could now do so during a live-and-work visit to a PA Wilds community. The Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience, launched in early April by the…
Read MorePA Wilds campaign encourages relocation to, working from region’s communities
PA Wilds campaign encourages relocation to, working from region’s communities Program seeks to tackle challenges related to rural outmigration A new campaign being launched this year in the PA Wilds could have positive impacts for many communities across the rural region. The Wilds Are Working: Recreation and Technology in Rural PA campaign seeks to raise…
Read MorePA Wilds now seeking 2022 Champion Award nominations
PA Wilds now seeking 2022 Champion Award nominations 2022 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards planned for summertime Do you know of an individual, organization, community, or businesses that in the last year has helped to grow and sustainably develop the outdoor recreation economy and nature tourism in the PA Wilds? Nominate them for a PA…
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