Posts Tagged ‘Economic Development’
PA 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…
Read MorePA Wilds Center seeks public meetings on ANG’s proposal for low military flights over region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2021 PA Wilds Center seeks public meetings on ANG’s proposal for low military flights over region Other organizations, individuals invited to sign on to letter requesting meetings In response to a proposal from the Maryland Air National Guard (ANG) to conduct low-altitude military training over a significant portion…
Read More2021 Champions of the PA Wilds Award Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2021 2021 Champions of the PA Wilds Award Winners Announced Winners to be Celebrated Virtually; November Dinner Cancelled The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Champions of the PA Wilds Awards. These individuals, businesses, events and places…
Read MoreAbbi Peters Graduates as Fellow of Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute
Abbi Peters Graduates as Fellow of Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute Peters joins 77 others from across the Region in the Appalachian Leadership Institute Alumni Network On July 15, 2021, Abbi Peters, EVP of Operations at the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. was one of 38 fellows who graduated from the Appalachian Leadership…
Read More2021 PA Wilds Champion Awards Nomination Deadline Extended to June 30
2021 PA Wilds Champion Awards Nomination Deadline Extended to June 30 The deadline to submit nominations for the 2021 PA Wilds Champion Awards has been extended to June 30, 2021. Each year, the PA Wilds Center recognizes individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and businesses that have made significant contributions to help grow and sustainably develop the outdoor…
Read MorePA Wilds Center CEO Submits Letter on Proposed Low-level Flights, Potential Risks for Region
PA Wilds Center CEO Submits Letter on Proposed Low-level Flights, Potential Risks for Region PA Wilds Center CEO and Founder Ta Enos today sent a letter to the Air National Guard (ANG) regarding the proposed low-level flyovers in the Pennsylvania Wilds and the potential negative impacts it may have on the 13-county region. “I am…
Read MoreNew tool to help rural communities build outdoor recreation economies highlights regional PA Wilds strategy
New tool to help rural communities build outdoor recreation economies highlights regional PA Wilds strategy A new toolkit has been developed and released nationally to help rural communities grow their outdoor recreation industries. Developed by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) in partnership with Oregon State University’s Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative and the National Governors Association Outdoor…
Read MorePA Wilds Center announces development of new regional ecommerce infrastructure to support rural entrepreneurs
PA Wilds Center announces development of new regional ecommerce infrastructure to support rural entrepreneurs WARREN – This time next year, the nonprofit PA Wilds Center plans to pilot an online marketplace where consumers can buy authentic local products made in the PA Wilds region by a variety of nonprofits and small businesses. Erie-based MakerPlace Inc.…
Read MoreDetails on COVID-19 Relief Small Business Assistance Program now available
Details on COVID-19 Relief Small Business Assistance Program now available Many new details about the state’s new grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns are now available online. “We are encouraging outfitters, lodges, restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries, B&Bs, retailers, makers, craft ag food producers, creative services companies and other small Main Street type…
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