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Clinton County Economic Partnership: Four organizations under one roof

Clinton County offers an invitation to explore trails, parks, forests and scenic waterways as well as a vibrant community full of local businesses. Located in the I-80 Frontier Landscape of the PA Wilds region and at the heart of Clinton County is the Clinton County Economic Partnership (CCEP). The CCEP is continuously working to help facilitate opportunities for adventures and economic development while also serving as the focal point for state funding.

WCO Creative Maker applications and registration deadline for the 2025 Spring Jury Review is March 17, 2025

Do you make food, crafts or art by hand in the Pennsylvania Wilds and want to distribute them through PA Wilds Center platforms? Are you a graphic designer, website developer, or videographer based in the region who wants to be promoted to other businesses and nonprofits? If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to apply for the Wilds Cooperative of PA and register for the 2025 Spring Jury Review by March 17, 2025!

PA 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.

ArtWorks on the Summit: An artist run cooperative

ArtWorks on the Summit is an artist-run cooperative located in the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds Landscape of the PA Wilds region. Once you step into ArtWorks on the Summit you will immediately feel the inspiration from the surrounding forests.

Horner’s Pens: One-of-a-kind quality hand-turned pens

Ever wondered what it’s like to hold a tree in your hand? Rich Horner’s handcrafted pens, based in the I-80 Frontier landscape of the PA Wilds region, offer just that. Each pen tells a unique story, shaped by its history and craftsmanship.

Community Education Center for Elk & Cameron Counties: Promoting a vibrant and educationally diversified region

The Community Education Center for Elk and Cameron Counties has been dedicated to providing professional, academic and personal opportunities for lifelong learning since 1991.

Request for proposals: Website Hosting & Support Specialist

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) seeks proposals from firms with experience providing hosting and development support services for multiple integrated websites.

Four 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…
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Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery: Handcrafted PA wines for perfect moments

A father’s hobby has become a successful business at Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery. Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery is located on thirteen picturesque acres in the I-80 Frontier Landscape of the PA Wilds region.

‘Wildly Cooperative’ officially underway with first set of meetings completed; Check out upcoming dates, locations to participate

Members of the Wilds Cooperative of PA have begun gathering to share insights and feedback on the network, officially kicking off the Wildly Cooperative engagement process underway this fall.