Posts by LaKeshia Knarr
Alpaca Creations: Making fiber products from start to finish
Alpaca Creations: Making fiber products from start to finish Cameron County | Elk Country of the Pennsylvania Wilds By Katie Weidenboerner Deppen While some people call themselves knitters — Teresa Genaux at Alpaca Creations is committed to making great products by overseeing every step of the process, nearly from start to finish. She and her…
Read MoreIncubators, accelerators and co-working spaces in the PA Wilds
Incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces in the PA Wilds By Ed Byers The natural beauty of the Pennsylvania Wilds is the obvious benefit in living here, but its uniqueness also brings business possibilities – and endless opportunities for growth. Many businesses in the region are able to take advantage of the region’s laidback lifestyle, while…
Read MoreLumber Heritage Region announces 2020 Mini-Grant Opportunity
Lumber Heritage Region announces 2020 Mini Grant Opportunity The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania Inc. (LHR) recently announced the region’s 2020 Mini-Grant Program. Funding for the Lumber Heritage Region 2020 Mini-Grant Program is provided through the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) and therefore must adhere to all statewide…
Read MoreArt in the Wilds: An outdoor juried fine art show
Art in the Wilds: An outdoor juried fine art show McKean County | Allegheny National Forest & Surrounds of the Pennsylvania Wilds By LaKeshia Knarr Art in the Wilds is an outdoor juried fine art show set in beautifully wooded Evergreen Park in the center of Kane, Pennsylvania. During the fourth weekend in June, a…
Read MoreHIGHLAND CHOCOLATES: It’s mission makes it even sweeter
HIGHLAND CHOCOLATES: It’s mission makes it even sweeter Tioga County | Pine Creek Valley & the PA Grand Canyon of the Pennsylvania Wilds By Katie Weidenboerner Deppen Its mission makes Highland Chocolates even sweeter. The non-profit, located in Wellsboro, is owned and operated by Partners In Progress, Inc., which is committed to helping people with…
Read MoreCreative Placemaking Leaders to Meet in Philadelphia
Creative Placemaking Leaders to Meet in Philadelphia; Registration Open Gain inspiration when you connect with creative leaders from Maryland though Maine who put arts, culture, and social justice at the heart of equitable, vibrant communities in Philadelphia March 26-27. Registration is now open, and those who register prior to January 9 will save 25%. Register…
Read MoreWin up to $10,000 exploring your tech-business idea
Win up to $10,000 exploring your tech-business idea Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Startup Boot Camps; applications due January 3, 2020 In the past eight years more than 200 teams have graduated from Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Startup Boot Camps. These teams turned their ideas, many of which were based on Penn State technology, into successful tech startups.…
Read MorePA Wilds artisan products to be featured at 2020 PA Farm Show
PA Wilds artisan products to be featured at Pennsylvania Farm Show Participation made possible by a partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts HARRISBURG — Products representing the beauty and bounty of the Pennsylvania Wilds and made in the region by hand will be part of a joint display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show…
Read MoreSubmit a proposal to teach at the 2020 Northeast Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
Submit a proposal to teach at the 2020 Northeast Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking (NCCP) seeks proposals to teach at the 2020 Northeast Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit in Philadelphia on March 26-27. This event is for the Northeastern region of the country, from Maryland up through Maine. Proposals will be…
Read MoreNov. 22 webinar focuses on ‘Community Resilience – Role Of The Building Energy Code’
Nov. 22 webinar focuses on ‘Community Resilience – Role Of The Building Energy Code’ The PA Municipal League and the Department of Environmental Protection will host another in its series of webinars on the Role Of Energy Efficiency In Community Resilience on November 22 covering the Building Energy Code from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code has…
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