On April 4 at 3 PM EST, the next session of the Outdoor Workforce Expert Series will focus on advice for new and emerging entrepreneurs in the outdoor industry. Hosted by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and Together Outdoors, these hour-long webinars aim to provide advice from experts in the field. To register: https://bit.ly/3TNpiDR Featuring: Katie Doherty and Enhao Li,…
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs.” The hearing spotlighted the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and the outdoor recreation economy—a sector that not only defines our national identity but is also a significant contributor to the U.S. economy and…
Washington, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) Together Outdoors (TO) and the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office were featured at the South by Southwest Conference & Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, as part of Outdoor Day at Midwest House. The full day of programming showcased the outdoor recreation industry and featured global brands, thought leaders,…
Legislation includes Rural Outdoor Investment Act, clears key committee with unanimous support Washington, D.C. – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic focus on outdoor recreation through the inclusion of the Rural Outdoor Investment Act (ROI). The legislation passed unanimously out…
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes the Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation as its latest member, signaling a significant step forward in promoting outdoor recreation and bolstering the outdoor economy in the Keystone State. This announcement follows the recent unveiling of Pennsylvania’s comprehensive Report and Roadmap for the Future, a strategic action plan aimed at…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating today as Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Administration bill into law, which unlocks the brand new Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund to provide $6 million every two years for outdoor recreation infrastructure, planning, and access. The new fund joins several…
Washington, D.C. — On Friday, March 8, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will make its South by Southwest Conference & Festival (SXSW) debut. ORR’s Together Outdoors program, in coordination with the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, will be featured as part of Outdoor Day at Midwest House, an experiential embassy dedicated to the region’s innovators…
Washington, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation as its latest member, signaling a significant step forward in promoting outdoor recreation and bolstering the outdoor economy in the Bay State. This announcement follows the hiring of Paul Jahnige as the Commonwealth’s first Director of Outdoor Recreation in 2023, as…
Washington, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced a new partnership with the University of Arkansas’ Outdoor Products and Services Program, housed within the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. ORR recently established new membership categories — “Education Member ” and “Preferred Academic Partner” — designed…
Richmond, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2024) – The Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) Together Outdoors (TO) initiative are partnering to launch a new program designed to connect students from underrepresented communities to outdoor and environmental professions. The Outdoor Pathway Scholarship will provide students with $5000 in scholarship funding over two years, mentorship,…