Posts Tagged ‘PA Wilds Conservation Shop’
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…
Read MorePA Wilds Conservation Shop mobile unit reopening at Hills Creek State Park
PA Wilds Conservation Shop mobile unit reopening at Hills Creek State Park The PA Wilds Conservation Shop Mobile Unit has opened for the season at Hills Creek State Park, starting May 5. The shop was relocated due to construction that is scheduled this summer and fall at Leonard Harrison State Park. The new location for…
Read MorePenn 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 MorePA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park set to reopen April 10
PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park set to reopen April 10 NOTE: Temporarily relocated to Hills Creek State Park for 2023 season Due to construction that is scheduled this summer and fall at Leonard Harrison State Park, the PA Wilds Conservation Shop Mobile Unit has temporarily moved to Hills Creek State Park.…
Read MoreWilds on Main, selling products made in PA Wilds, opens in Lock Haven
A new retail operation recently opened in Lock Haven, selling products that have been proudly made in the Pennsylvania Wilds region. Through a collaborative effort between Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. and the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, a regional nonprofit whose mission is to integrate conservation and economic development in a way that strengthens and…
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 Sustainable Commerce Director
PA Wilds Center Seeks Sustainable Commerce Director The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center), is seeking a qualified Sustainable Commerce Director (SCD). The SCD will report to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and will have significant internal and external roles. Work will include overseeing the Center’s commerce platform, which includes the PA…
Read MoreMaster Site Plan for S.B. Elliott State Park RFP
Requests for Proposals for a Master Site Plan for a PA Wilds presence at S.B. Elliott State Park PRELIMINARY TIMELINE RFP Posted and available for viewing – October 1, 2021 Proposals due – November 1, 2021 (4 pm) Project Kick-off – January 10, 2022 Anticipated Project Completion – June 1, 2022 Download the RFP now.…
Read MoreMobile PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park now open
Mobile PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park now open New online shopping experience also available at ShopThePAWilds.com On Monday, June 7, the mobile unit of the PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park officially opened to the public, offering PA Wilds made and branded wares and apparel to park visitors…
Read MorePA 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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