Our Team

ABOUT OUR TEAM   PA Wilds Center is a nonprofit organization that serves 13 counties in north central and northwestern Pennsylvania, one of the largest blocks of green between New York City and Chicago. Our staff and administrative support are spread across the region, with our program staff working remotely and our shop employees working…

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PA Wilds Conservation Shop coming to Leonard Harrison State Park

PA Wilds Conservation Shop coming to Leonard Harrison State Park WELLSBORO — The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) announced Monday it is opening its second PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park via a mobile unit this summer, expanding visitor services at the busy state park and improving market access…

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PA Wilds Center Seeking RFP for Maker Marketplace

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship seeks proposals for the front-end design and launch of a managed retail Marketplace service solution. The ideal Marketplace proposal will be a hosted platform that is a SaaS customized for one url specific to the PA Wilds Center’s brand needs, a commission-based model and feature robust Marketplace functionality. Timeline:…

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2019 Champions of the Pennsylvania Wilds Award Winners Announced

For Immediate Release September 25, 2019 2019 Champions of the Pennsylvania Wilds Award Winners Announced Winners to be recognized at November 7 PA Wilds Annual Dinner & Awards in DuBois Each year, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations, programs, communities and places that exemplify the great work…

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Support Entrepreneurial Growth in the Pennsylvania Wilds

For Immediate Release September 20, 2019 U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Support Entrepreneurial Growth in the Pennsylvania Wilds PENNSYLVANIA WILDS – The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center), a regional nonprofit, has been awarded an $860,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to accelerate the growth…

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West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund Expands Investments and Partnerships in the Pennsylvania Wilds

West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund Expands Investments and Partnerships in the Pennsylvania Wilds Kane, Pennsylvania – July 12, 2019 – The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center), a regional nonprofit, has received a $131,992 grant from West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF) to support an energy assessment and the development…

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PA Wilds Center announces additional project partners for business incubator space in McKean County

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 PA Wilds Center announces additional project partners for business incubator space in McKean County Kane, PA – The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) has received funding and in-kind support for the development of a business incubator/accelerator space in Kane, McKean County. The space will be located at…

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May 3 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest

May 3, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week. Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you…

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May 2024 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities

Editor’s Note: The PA Wilds Partner Opportunities blog is a monthly roundup of opportunities and resources that are offered by partners of the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship. Featured blog content supports Pennsylvania Wilds communities, small businesses and organizations. Regionally focused and time sensitive grant opportunities, technical assistance programs and professional development workshops are examples…

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Finalists announced in 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. After rigorous evaluation, six outstanding contenders have emerged, each presenting groundbreaking solutions in diverse fields. The finalists are: Brite-Liter, founded by Benjamin Kranz (Hughesville, PA): Brite-Liter introduces a…

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