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Virtual Outdoor Economy Conference to Tackle ‘The Future of the Outdoors’
Asheville, NC – The Outdoor Economy Conference, the nation’s premier event for those looking to grow the outdoor industry in their own regions, is thrilled to return for its third year, this time with an…
BioLite’s CEO Jonathan Cedar Named to OIA’s Board of Directors
Brooklyn, NY– BioLite, an innovator in energy solutions, is proud to announce its CEO and co-founder Jonathan Cedar has been elected to the Outdoor Industry of America’s Board of Directors. Cedar is one of…
Outdoor Participation Rate Reaches 48.8%
Nearly half of all Americans over the age of six, or 48.8% of the US population, participated in outdoor recreation at least once in 2016. That equates to a total of 144.4 million people –…
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Outdoor Foundation Selects 2017 Paddle Nation Project Grant Recipients
This year 1,895 people will have the opportunity to explore America’s waterways, thanks to Outdoor Foundation’s Paddle Nation Grant Program, which connects youth with their local waterways through recreational paddling. Eleven community-based projects from 11…
Outdoor Industry Association Releases The Outdoor Recreation Economy Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2017 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released The Outdoor Recreation Economy report, the largest and most comprehensive report of its kind that captures the power of a vast economic…
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OIA Board Member Companies Encourage the Industry to Attend Outdoor Retailer
February 10, 2017 Dear Outdoor Industry Colleagues, We applaud OIA members such as REI, Ibex and The North Face and their call for industry unity by attending Outdoor Retailer this July while we work to find a more suitable venue…
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OIA’s 2nd Annual Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy Now Accepting Entries
(Boulder, CO) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the leading trade association in the outdoor space, is accepting applications for the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy. Between September 20th and October 28th, the next generation of outdoor industry game…
Outdoor Industry Association Launches New Sustainable Business Website Enhancements
(Boulder, Colo.) September 1, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) recently launched a new and enhanced sustainable business section on its website. Dedicated to providing information on priority sustainability topics, the enhancements and user-friendly format offer deep…
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Four Weeks and Counting: Outdoor Industry Association’s Rendezvous in Denver
(Boulder, CO) August 31, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is excited to bring the 2016 Rendezvous to Colorado, home of OIA and a major hub for the outdoor industry and outdoor recreation from September 26 – 28, 2016. Registration is…
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Outdoor Industry Association to Host Capitol Summit in Washington, DC on April 26-27
(Boulder, CO) April 19, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) will hold the 24th annual Capitol Summit on April 26-27, 2016. The event brings together outdoor industry executives and emerging leaders in Washington, D.C. to represent their businesses…
