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Dream Catch Evolves into Community Food Service Distribution, Expanding Its Reach and Redefining Its Mission
After eight years of serving the community as a seafood market and local eatery, Dream Catch has transitioned from public operations to focus exclusively on community food service distribution. The shift allows Dream Catch to extend its mission beyond a single storefront and provide consistent, nutritious meals to seniors and preschool-aged children across the region.
Read MoreWCO members connect at 2025 fall membership meeting at Kellettville Campground, Forest County
Meeting also served as first Wilds Cooperative Governance Plan Session KELLETTVILLE, PA – The first Wilds Cooperative Governance Plan Session was held in conjunction with the Fall Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 23 at the Kellettville Recreation Area Campground in Forest County. WCO membership meetings are held twice a year, typically with the spring meeting…
Read MorePA Firefly Festival’s Glowing Success
The 2024 PA Firefly Festival (PAFF) impact statement has been released. Since 2012, PAFF has hosted 4,931 festival patrons at the annual Forest County festival. Demand remains strong, this past year over 2500 lottery applications were submitted for the one hundred sixty event tickets.
Read MoreFour artists selected to develop new PA Wilds product lines with local manufacturers as part of inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative initiative
Four artists have been selected to develop new Pennsylvania Wilds branded designs as part of the inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative initiative this fall. Ellen Paquette, Julie Mader, Rhianna Speck at Maitri Design Co., and Kelsey Kleiner at OneTen The Studio were chosen through a competitive application process to help kick off the pilot initiative.…
Read MoreWCO members urged to participate in ‘Wildly Cooperative’ engagement sessions this fall
Participate in Wildly Cooperative: Imagining and Evolving the Network’s Future, an engagement process taking place this fall, to share your feedback and insights.
Read MorePA Wilds Center launches Artisan Collaborative to develop new product lines, grow in-region business collaborations
PA Wilds Center launches Artisan Collaborative to develop new product lines, grow in-region business collaborations Artisans invited to apply to participate in 2024 program by August 16 KANE – PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship invites visual artists and graphic designers in the Pennsylvania Wilds that are working to scale their businesses to compete in an…
Read MoreFind grants, loans and other support with the 2024 PA Wilds Resource Guides
Does your business or organization in Pennsylvania Wilds region need resources to be able meet market demands, grow, upgrade and thrive? Do you want to know what resources are available to organizations in this 13-county region? Check out the 2024 PA Wilds Resource Guide, a free digital resource that connects you to grants, loans, technical assistance, funding, marketing and other opportunities.
Read MoreFind PA Wilds made products and services in the 2024 Buyer’s Guide
Are you seeking unique, locally crafted products and services? Wanting to support the artists and entrepreneurs based in the Pennsylvania Wilds region? Look no further than the 2024 PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide. Published annually, the PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide is a digital publication featuring members of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania (WCO).
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 4, which features products only found in the Pennsylvania Wilds on ShopThePAWilds.com. Register by August 31 to participate!
Read MoreWCO Creative Maker applications due by September 18 for 2023 Fall Jury Review
Monday, September 18, 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.
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