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.
The PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide is published every year by the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania (WCO), a network of more than 500 members who are passionate about creating and selling high-quality products and services that reflect the culture and natural beauty of the PA Wilds.
The WCO is managed by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center), a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable development, conservation and outdoor recreation in the region.
In the Buyer’s Guide, you will find:
- A directory of professional Creative Makers, organized by medium, who sell their products at wholesale or retail prices. Whether you are looking for pottery, jewelry, photography, woodwork, textiles or more, you’ll find it here.
- A list of Trading Posts, which are retail outlets that carry PA Wilds products and often feature regionally crafted items. These are great places to shop for gifts, souvenirs or treats for yourself while supporting local businesses and communities.
- It also includes a list of our Creative Industries Partners, which are those businesses and individuals that provide a professional creative service, including writers, graphic designers, film studios, web developers, musicians, public relations agencies and more.
- A catalog of businesses that are licensed to use the PA Wilds logo on their products, giving you the opportunity to buy PA Wilds branded merchandise that showcases your love for this region.
“The PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide is more than just a shopping guide. It is a way to celebrate and support our region’s creative economy and rural vitality,” said LaKeshia Knarr, entrepreneurial ecosystem director at PA Wilds Center.
“By buying from our members, you are helping them grow their businesses, create jobs and preserve our natural and cultural heritage.
“You are also getting products that are made with care and craftsmanship, and that tell a story about the PA Wilds.
“We have seen that visitors at our PA Wilds Conservation Shops are excited to learn that the products they’re taking home are from our region and support local artists, and we believe this tool can provide more opportunities for that type of shopping experience for residents and visitors alike at destinations across the region.”
To download the 2023 PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide or learn more about the WCO, visit www.WildsCoPA.org/our-members today.
