PA Wilds Remote Workers Coming To Cameron County

PA Wilds Remote Workers Coming To Cameron County

 PA Wilds, the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Emporium Foundation announcing an economic program for Cameron County. The Wilds are Working recruits those already working remotely to come to the county for the month of July. The project anticipated to pump more $30,000 into the economy for one month. “This economic boost comes directly to locally owned businesses in the county,” explains chamber of commerce executive director Tina Solak. 

The six families will stay in apartments, houses or Airbnb rentals starting June 30. Each family will be given a $1200 gift card that can only be spent at businesses that have signed up with the PA Wilds Yiftee Gift Card program. The chamber has been securing the registration for those businesses in anticipation of the remote workers arriving. So far nearly will accept the unique card.

“It is hoped that those coming will consider relocation,” explains Solak. The committee also hopes to hear constructive input on what was enjoyable, and what can be done to attract more workers or business to the county. Many of those in the program, will be using personal blogs, and social media to document their experience living in Cameron County.

Another benefit of the program is the nationwide exposure to Cameron County. “The PA Wilds marketed Cameron County to attract applicants,” Solak says. A video will be produced documenting the county along with window advertisements which will be installed in June. The window clings feature images from Eventide Photography and highlight the school system, outdoor recreation and other amenities that can be found in Cameron County. The businesses that will have the window clings include Emporium NAPA, C&N Bank, the former Emporium Hardware, Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union, Emporium Food Market, Cameron County Nutrition, Aroma Café, Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, and The Willows Restaurant.