Posts Tagged ‘pennsylvania wilds’
Abbi 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 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 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 MorePA Wilds Buyer’s Guide one of three tools to help connect regional producers and retailers
PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide one of three tools to help connect regional producers and retailers Guide, ecommerce platform and virtual event simplify sourcing of regionally-made products RIDGWAY — Individuals or retailers looking for products made in the Pennsylvania Wilds are encouraged to check out the 2021 PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide, a free downloadable tool for…
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…
Read MorePA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas showcases rural region’s unique assets, navigable maps
PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas showcases rural region’s unique assets, navigable maps A new tool is now available to people looking for unique places to visit in the rural Pennsylvania Wilds, a designated 13-county region in north central and northwest Pennsylvania. The PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas features over 45 pages of travel inspiration and…
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 MoreAppalachian Regional Commission Names Abbi Peters as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow
Appalachian Regional Commission Names Abbi Peters as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow Abbi Peters to Represent Pennsylvania in Intensive Regional Leadership Development Program Sept. 30, 2020, PA WILDS – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has named Abbi Peters, Executive Vice President of Operations for the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center), as a 2020-2021…
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