Request for Proposals: Community Partner Contractor Assistance for new PA Wilds Conservation Shop set-up at Leonard Harrison State Park

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (Center) is opening a leased retail space in the newly renovated visitor center at Leonard Harrison State Park. The retail establishment known as the PA Wilds Conservation Shop sources, promotes, and sells products that are proudly made in the Pennsylvania Wilds region by juried artisans and crafters who participate…

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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 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…

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Wilds 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…

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PA 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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PA 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…

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Master 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.…

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Mobile 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…

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