Outdoor Economy Conference – Coming October 10, 2019!

2019 Outdoor Economy Conference

Building an Outdoor Economy

Thursday, October 10
Crowne Plaza Resort
Asheville, NC

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Building an Outdoor Economy

About The 2019 outdoor economy conference

The Outdoor Economy Conference is the southeast's premier event for those looking to grow the outdoor industry in their communities, and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the quality and health of their places.

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Outdoor Economy Experts from Across the US (and WNC)

Event Speakers

Amy Allison

Marketing Manager, ENO | Board Chair, Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC

Sarah Shrader

Owner and Co-Founder, Bonsai Design

Kenji Haroutunian

Kenji Consults | California Outdoor Recreation Partnership

Drew Simmons

Pale Morning Media | Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance

Rob Vessels

Senior Campaign Representative, Military Outdoors Program at the Sierra Club

Lauren Rash

COO, Diamond Brand Gear

At a Glance

Conference Schedule

Day 1 - Main Event
10 Oct, 2019 (08: 30 AM
Day 2 - Building Outdoor Communities Workshop
11 Oct, 2019 (08: 30 AM - 12: 30 PM)

08: 30

Opening Remarks

Main Ballroom

09: 00

Morning Keynote

Main Ballroom, Crowne Plaza

10: 10

Breakout Sessions 1: Framing the Conversation

Breakout 1A: Outdoor Recreation Driving Vibrant Communities - Case Studies from Across America Breakout 1B: Towards a Regional Brand Breakout 1C: Building Outdoor Culture Within Your Workplace - Using outdoor culture to recruit & retain talent Breakout 1D: Finding Your Way from Idea to Early Growth Breakout 1E: Extraordinary Gear Made Here: Telling a Local-Made Story

Breakout Rooms, Crowne Plaza

11: 30

Lunch and Lunch Program

Main Ballroom

12: 15

WNC's Outdoor Engine - Public Lands, and What it Takes to Maintain Them

Main Ballroom

13: 00

Structured Networking & Exhibitor Time

Main Ballroom, Patio, Grounds

13: 45

Breakout Sessions 2: "Making it Work"

Breakout 2A: Making Local Sourcing Work - How to Successfully Source Local Manufacturing & Componentry Breakout 2B: "Outdoors for All Abilities" - ensuring a continuum of recreation activities for ppl of all skill levels Breakout 2C: Taking Care of your Outdoor Engine - Creating stewardship capacity and culture Breakout 2D: Profits With a Purpose Breakout 2E: Onto the River and Through the Woods (Panel for Tour Operators & Experience Providers)

Breakout Rooms

14: 45

Breakout Sessions 3: "Activating Our Outdoors"

Breakout 3A: Recreation Done Right: Outdoor Recreation Destination Spotlight Breakout 3B: Activating Your Outdoor Community Breakout 3C: Marketing to the Evolving Outdoor Customer Breakout 3D: Off the Trails - What community assets and ally businesses/orgs are needed for an outdoor community? Breakout 3E: Crafting a World-Class Outdoor Talent Pipeline

Breakout Rooms

15: 45