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Explore PA Wilds made products, services, branded goods and local shops in the 2023 Buyer’s Guide
Are you looking for unique and authentic products from the Pennsylvania Wilds? Do you want to support local artists, makers and businesses in this beautiful 13-county region? Check out the 2023 PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide, a free digital resource that connects you to hundreds of creative entrepreneurs and their amazing offerings. The PA Wilds Buyer’s…
Read MoreWalk-Bike-Roll workshop encourages thoughtfulness on active transportation in the PA Wilds
Is active transportation (such as walking, bicycling, rollerskating or using a wheelchair or stroller) already a strong part of your community? Are the roads and trails conducive to active transportation for all types of people? How safe do you feel when walking or biking in the PA Wilds? The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship was…
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 More11 remote workers, families to live, work and play in the PA Wilds this summer
11 remote workers, families to live, work and play in the PA Wilds this summer Emporium and Warren to host guests in July, August respectively This summer, individuals and their families will experience the Pennsylvania Wilds region during the second year of an initiative designed to show off rural communities as ideal places to live…
Read MoreThe Wilds Are Calling Hazy IPA hits shelves and participating breweries
The Wilds Are Calling Hazy IPA hits shelves and participating breweries The Wilds Are Calling Hazy IPA, produced by New Trail Brewing Company of Williamsport in collaboration with 17 other brewers who call the Pennsylvania Wilds home, is now available at participating breweries and select distributors in PA! In addition to being available at New…
Read MorePA Wilds Center releases 2020-21 Bi-Annual Report online
The nonprofit PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) has released its Bi-Annual Report for 2020-21, detailing some of the regional nonprofit’s top achievements over the two year calendar period. As the 2020-21 report coincides with the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of those accomplishments included the following: publishing a Facebook live…
Read MorePA Wilds Center seeks full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed low level flights
PA Wilds Center seeks full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed low level flights Other organizations, individuals invited to sign on to letter requesting EIS In response to a proposal from the Maryland Air National Guard (ANG) to conduct low-altitude military training over a significant portion of the Pennsylvania Wilds, the nonprofit that promotes the…
Read MoreFinalists announced for $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest
Finalists announced for $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest The finalists have been announced for the 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest, in which local entrepreneurs will compete in a pitch contest for the chance to win $50,000 to develop their small business! In partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and with funding…
Read More2023 PA Wilds Champion Awards winners announced
2023 PA Wilds Champion Awards winners announced Registration now open for July 27 Dinner & Awards to be held in Punxsutawney The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Champions of the PA Wilds Awards. The 2023 Champions are – Artisan of the Year:…
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