Life is sweet for Pennsylvania's maple syrup producers
This spring, six Maple Festivals across the state offer a peak into this thriving industry. Watch sap turn into syrup, sample the wares, and think beyond pancakes.
Finding and funding the next 'Big Idea'
Whether you're a gardener with an herbal remedy, a woodworker with a brilliant flooring solution, or a scientist with an accidental discovery, transforming an idea into a business is a major challenge. Fortunately, if you live in the PA Wilds, you don't have to do it alone — there is a wealth of funding and support, if you know where to look.
Gathering Up and looking ahead
Last month, Keystone Edge traveled to the Susquehanna Valley, sparking conversation about talent attraction, engaging young professionals in regional economic development, and why the area is such a great place to live and work. Here's a bit about who attended and what they had to say.
At Penn College, plastics provide a path to success
On a college campus in Williamsport, PA, a major industry has found a foothold, while students have found a path to nearly 100 percent employment.
Brew School: The craft beer industry invades higher ed
At these Pennsylvania institutions, students go to college not to drink beer, but to learn how to make it. They're positioning themselves for jobs in a booming craft brewing industry that contributed $4.5 billion to the state's economy in 2014.
PA Wilds: Hope blooms in Downtown Williamsport
Thanks to a swath of new businesses and innovative reuse projects, this historic PA downtown is blossoming. Whether you're looking for a cold beer, a charming public space or an artfully restored building, Williamsport has you covered.
PA Wilds: Craft distilleries cook up success
Thanks to a change in state law, small-scale distilleries have been popping up across the Commonwealth. That includes North-Central PA, where three new businesses are bringing the booze to the people.
5 for 5: Five reasons to head to Williamsport for the Little League World Series
This Central Pennsylvania town has plenty of charms, and they're on full display every August during this international event. Check out our top five reasons to hit up the series -- some of them may surprise you.
PA Wilds: A Traditional Manufacturer Grows by Getting Outdoors
Elk County's Continuous Metal Technology manufactured a new business, TomBob Outdoors, and its innovative fishing lure is catching major attention.
KE-TV: Visitor Spending in PA Wilds Grows to More Than $1B
Spending is up more than 11 percent, the PA Wilds Artisan Trail has doubled its locations and 13 PA Wilds award-winners were named last week.