Building an Outdoor Economy
Crowne Plaza Resort
Asheville, NC
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.
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 GearAt a Glance
Conference Schedule
Opening Remarks
Main Ballroom
Morning Keynote
Main Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
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
Lunch and Lunch Program
Main Ballroom
WNC's Outdoor Engine - Public Lands, and What it Takes to Maintain Them
Main Ballroom
Structured Networking & Exhibitor Time
Main Ballroom, Patio, Grounds
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
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
National & Regional Outdoor Media Panel
Main Ballroom
Closing Remarks and 2020 Preview
Main Ballroom
Networking Reception
Afterparty!
Half-Day Deep-Dive Workshop on Activating Your Community's Outdoor Assets - bring a team from your community and register to participate! Sign up using the "Outdoor Communities Track" ticket on Eventbrite.
Thank You to our sponsors
EVENT SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Event Venue, Lodging, and Travel Information
Travel and Event Info
Venue
1 Resort Dr
Asheville, NC, 28806
Transport
Hotel
1 Resort Dr
Asheville, NC, 28806