Posts Tagged ‘Economic Development’
Penn 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 MoreBureau of Economic Analysis: 2021 a record-breaking year for outdoor recreation economy
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, released national and state economic data showcasing the record-breaking year the outdoor recreation economy had in 2021. This analysis demonstrates outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy as the nation rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic and Americans…
Read MoreMoving ahead after BBBRC
Moving ahead after BBBRC By Tataboline Enos, PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship Founder + CEO Well friends, we tried so hard to bring this home for rural PA. As the only outdoor recreation industry cluster to make it to the final round, representing a highly rural landscape, we left it all on the field. Everything.…
Read MoreSurvey: Share your insights about PA Wilds
With funding support from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Susan Ryan, PhD from Pennsylvania Western University, is conducting a study on the community and economic impacts of the PA Wilds brand. We appreciate PA Wilds partner organizations, residents, business owners, visitors and potential visitors taking a few minutes to participate in this confidential survey. Participation…
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 MoreRegistration now open for 2022 PA Wilds Dinner and Awards slated for July 28
Event to be held at Bald Birds Brewing in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2022 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards, to be held on Thursday, July 28. This special event is the premier networking opportunity in…
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…
Read MorePA Wilds a finalist in national challenge for up to $100M
PA Wilds a finalist in national challenge for up to $100M The rural Pennsylvania Wilds region is a finalist for up to $100M in investment to grow its outdoor recreation industry, officials said Monday. A total of 529 communities across the country, representing all 50 states and five territories, submitted applications to the U.S. Economic…
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