Posts Tagged ‘outdoor recreation’
PA Wilds region positioned well to leverage the growing outdoor recreation economy
PA Wilds region positioned well to leverage the growing outdoor recreation economy Pennsylvania’s strong outdoor recreation economy has continued to grow, with new statistics proving that the public lands and related outdoor opportunities are a boon to not just health and leisure, but also contribute to the economic competitiveness of the commonwealth and the wages…
Read MorePA Wilds Center celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Allegheny National Forest
PA Wilds Center celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Allegheny National Forest Celebration held September 24 at Twin Lakes Recreation Area The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship was honored to be part of the Allegheny National Forest Centennial celebration at Twin Lakes Recreation Area on Sunday, September 24, 2023, exactly 100 years after President…
Read MorePA Wilds Center receives grant from EDA for planning
PA Wilds Center receives grant from EDA for planning Funding will support plans to stimulate growth of region’s tourism and outdoor recreation The Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) will receive a $736,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), meant to stimulate growth in the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation economy.…
Read MorePA Wilds Center celebrates launch of Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation
The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship is proud to learn that the Commonwealth has officially launched Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation. As the office was first being developed, the PA Wilds Center was part of the Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania (GORP) coalition. This group of more than 50 outdoor recreation stakeholders helped inform development…
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 MorePA Wilds proud to be part of Growing Outdoor Recreation for PA (GORP) coalition
The PA Wilds Center is proud to be part of the Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania (GORP) coalition, which kicked off last week in Harrisburg. GORP will help inform development of a new statewide Office of Outdoor Recreation. PA has the 6th largest outdoor rec economy in the country. In addition to being a job…
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 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 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…
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