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- Downtown Bellefonte Inc. issues RFPs for Signature EventsDowntown Bellefonte Inc. is seeking an individual, organization, or business to submit proposals to help the non-profit with fundraising events.
- Innovators invited to apply for 2023 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, chance to win $50,000In 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.
- WCO 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.
- Wilds Cooperative members can sign up for PA Wilds Marketplace, Makers MarketYou 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.
- PA Route 6 Alliance opens nominations for ‘Do 6’ AwardsThe 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.
- Seed your BIG IDEA and watch it grow: Agricultural, food and beverage entrepreneurs could win up to $25,000Did you know Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an award-winning, tech-based economic development program? Ben Franklin has been investing in tech startups and small manufactures for nearly 40 years. Now they are looking for innovators with BIG IDEAS who are developing new products or processes in the agriculture (AG) and food/beverage industries.

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