Posts by LaKeshia Knarr
Enter Clarion University Regional BizPitch Competition for chance to win $5,000
The Clarion University Regional BizPitch Competition is designed to build on the spirit of entrepreneurship by giving individuals a platform to present and develop their new business startup or to assist in the expansion of an existing business into new markets, launch a new product or service.
Read MoreWCO member profiles: New features designed to help businesses grow
When the Wilds Cooperative of PA (WCO) website was overhauled in early 2019, new features for member profiles intended to create new marketing opportunities for businesses became available.
Read MoreShandra Wilson: Passing down tradition
“Eggs were a magical item because there was no science to explain it. There was something that looked like a rock and life came from it.” Shandra has been doing pysanky (Ukranian Easter egg painting) since she was five. The skill was passed down from her grandparents, who were from the Ukraine.
Read MoreCleanScapes: Empowering people to steward the environment
2,439,340 pounds of trash. 13,415 tires. 49,245 pounds of metal. That’s how much man-made debris has been removed from the natural environment by CleanScapes volunteers over the past 20 years.
Read MoreElk County Council on the Arts hiring Public Art Program Manager
Elk County Council on the Arts hiring Public Art Program Manager The Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) is seeking an individual to fill the position of Public Art Program Manager. This is a Full – Time Exempt Position with a $31,000 annual salary. This individual will serve as the face of ECCOTA throughout…
Read MorePHMC offers Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants to nonprofits, local governments
PHMC offers Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants to nonprofits, local governments The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) provides funding for construction activities through its Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants with revenue from the Commonwealth’s Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. Funding is available to nonprofit organizations and local governments for small construction projects for…
Read MoreRural entrepreneurs kick off inaugural PA Wilds PACE Program
Rural entrepreneurs kick off inaugural PA Wilds PACE Program ST. MARYS — On Monday, February 17, 2020, the first ever rural entrepreneurship cohort offered to small businesses in the Pennsylvania Wilds kicked off when individuals representing ten businesses came together to begin the inaugural PA Wilds PACE Program. Ten businesses were selected for the 10-week…
Read MoreThe PA Wilds Conservation Shop is hiring
The PA Wilds Conservation Shop is hiring Applications are currently being accepted for part-time Customer Service Representatives at the PA Wilds Conservation Shop. Team members are needed to fill part-time hours with seasonal shifts at the PA Wilds Conservation Shop, located at Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Kane, PA. Schedules include a variety…
Read MorePA Route 6 Alliance seeking nominations for “Do 6” Awards
PA Route 6 Alliance seeking nominations for “Do 6” Awards Note: This article was updated on 3.31.20 to reflect changes announced by PA Route 6 Alliance due to coronavirus. The PA Route 6 Alliance wants to recognize six innovators, movers, and initiatives along the Heritage Corridor that made a difference in 2019 and is now…
Read MoreThe Pajama Factory: A place to make things
The Pajama Factory: A place to make things Lycoming County | I-80 Frontier of the Pennsylvania Wilds By LaKeshia Knarr The Pajama Factory in Williamsport offers a refuge for artisans and art admirers to be inspired, work together and learn from one another. The eight-building complex covers two blocks in the largest city of the…
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