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Explore PA Wilds made products, services, branded goods and local shops in the 2023 Buyer’s Guide
Are you looking for unique and authentic products from the Pennsylvania Wilds? Do you want to support local artists, makers and businesses in this beautiful 13-county region? Check out the 2023 PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide, a free digital resource that connects you to hundreds of creative entrepreneurs and their amazing offerings.
Read MoreFinalists announced for $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest
Finalists announced for $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest The finalists have been announced for the 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest, in which local entrepreneurs will compete in a pitch contest for the chance to win $50,000 to develop their small business! In partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and with funding…
Read MoreInnovators invited to apply for 2023 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, chance to win $50,000
In partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Ben Franklin Technology Partners is looking for innovators with BIG IDEAS located in Cameron, Elk, Forest, McKean, or Warren County, PA. Applications due April 18, 2023.
Read MoreWCO Creative Maker applications due by March 20 for 2023 Spring Jury Review
Monday, March 20, 2023 is the deadline for artisans creative professionals to register for the Wilds Cooperative of PA Spring Jury Review. Basic Level Creative Makers are also eligible to be re-juried.
Read MorePA Route 6 Alliance celebrates accomplishments and ‘Do 6’ Awards, recognizing two from the Pennsylvania Wilds
Community leaders, groups, business owners, county commissioners, and state legislators joined the PA Route 6 Alliance in Mansfield on September 21-22 to celebrate the organization’s 2022 Annual Meeting & “Do 6” Awards.
Read MoreFirst Wilds Cooperative Membership Meeting offers opportunity for networking, learning
On September 20, 2022, members of the Wilds Cooperative of PA assembled for the first ever Membership Meeting.
Read MoreRegistration open for 2022 PA Route 6 Educational Workshop, Annual Meeting & Do 6 Awards Program in Mansfield
The PA Route 6 Alliance invites individuals and groups from across its 11-county PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor to join them September 21-22 in the Heritage Community of Mansfield, Pennsylvania, for the 2022 Educational Workshop & Annual Meeting & Do 6 Awards Program.
Read MoreWilds Cooperative members can sign up for PA Wilds Marketplace, Makers Market
You MAKE things in the PA Wilds. Here’s an opportunity to SELL them! The PA Wilds Makers Market is an online exhibitor event on November 5-6, which features products only found in the Pennsylvania Wilds on ShopthePAWilds.com.
Read MoreWCO Creative Maker applications due by September 19 for 2022 Fall Jury Review
Monday, September 19 is the deadline for artisans and entrepreneurs in the creative industry to register for the Wilds Cooperative of PA Fall Jury Review. Visual, craft and food artisans, as well professionals working across various creative digital media are encouraged to apply.
Read MorePA Route 6 Alliance opens nominations for ‘Do 6’ Awards
The PA Route 6 Alliance wants to recognize six innovators, movers, and initiatives along the Heritage Corridor that made a difference in 2021 and is now taking nominations for the 12th annual “Do 6” Awards.
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