Four artists selected to develop new PA Wilds product lines with local manufacturers as part of inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative initiative

Four artists selected to develop new PA Wilds product lines with local manufacturers as part of inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative initiative From left: Rhianna Speck, Julie Mader, Kelsey Kleiner, Ellen Paquette Four artists have been selected to develop new Pennsylvania Wilds branded designs as part of the inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative initiative this…

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PA Wilds Conservation Shop in Marienville to host Community Appreciation Day, ribbon cutting on August 30

PA Wilds Conservation Shop in Marienville to host Community Appreciation Day, ribbon cutting on August 30 Community appreciation ceremony will celebrate partnership and volunteers MARIENVILLE – To recognize the partnership and volunteer commitment that made the shop possible, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship will hold a community appreciation day and official ribbon cutting celebration…

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Learn how you can win $50,000 towards your BIG IDEA at upcoming events

Come learn how you can win $50,000 towards your BIG IDEA! Are you an entrepreneur with a BIG IDEA who is developing a product, process, or innovation related to the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, and technology? Learn more at the PA Wilds 2024 BIG IDEA Contest Information and Q&A Sessions. Get an…

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You could win $50,000 toward your BIG IDEA; info webinar planned for January 24

You Could Win $50,000 for your BIG IDEA! Calling All Visionaries in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, PA! Are you a trailblazing entrepreneur with a game-changing idea in the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, or technology? Your innovation could be the spark that transforms industries and landscapes. Welcome to the…

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Jillia Ceramics expresses beauty of PA Wilds region through new product line

Jillia Ceramics expresses beauty of PA Wilds region through new product line Artist Jillia English partners with PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship on branded mugs WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Jillia English, owner of Jillia Ceramics, has partnered with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to create PA Wilds-inspired and branded mugs, which are available on the…

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ARC Area Development grant to support expansion of PA Wilds entrepreneurial ecosystem

ARC Area Development grant to support expansion of PA Wilds entrepreneurial ecosystem Investment will help stand up new commerce platforms and opportunities for rural entrepreneurs   Marienville, PA – The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) has been awarded a $972,000 Area Development grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support the…

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PA Wilds Center celebrates official grand opening of Media Lab in Kane

PA Wilds Center celebrates official grand opening of Media Lab in Kane Space provides tools and technology for artisans, small business owners and organizations   After nearly five years of planning and construction, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship has officially opened its PA Wilds Media Lab in Kane. Located at 61 N. Fraley St.,…

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Wilds Cooperative members can sign up for PA Wilds Marketplace, Makers Market

Wilds Cooperative members can sign up for PA Wilds Marketplace, Makers Market Online shopping experience features demos, tours, more   You MAKE things in the PA Wilds. Here’s an opportunity to SELL them! The PA Wilds Makers Market is an online exhibitor event on November 4, which features products only found in the Pennsylvania Wilds…

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