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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Announces Search for Program and Administrative Director

NewsBy ORR June 25, 2024

Washington, D.C., June 25, 2024 – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the leading coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations representing the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy, is seeking a passionate professional to join their team as Program and Administrative Director. The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) collectively represents over 50 national associations, businesses, and state offices…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Hosts Inaugural National Outdoor Recreation Executive Forum

NewsBy ORR May 8, 2024

U.S. Secretary Deb Haaland, Gov. Doug Burgum, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, John Podesta, Among Others, Joined Bipartisan Gathering Bringing Industry CEOs and Leaders Together to Discuss the Future of Outdoor Recreation WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2024) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) hosted the first-ever National Outdoor Recreation Executive Forum in the nation’s capital yesterday. The forum…

Together Outdoors Announces Recipients of Inclusive Micro-Grant Program to Promote Greater Equity in Outdoor Recreation

NewsBy ORR May 1, 2024

Awardees Span the Nation Geographically and By Outdoor Recreation Activity Washington, D.C. – May 02, 2024 –Together Outdoors, an initiative of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,000. This grant program is aimed at bolstering capacity for small and rural grassroots organizations that are key to creating a…

ORR Welcomes Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation as New Member

NewsBy ORR March 5, 2024

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…

University of Arkansas Joins Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Marking Launch of New Education Memberships

NewsBy ORR March 5, 2024

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…

ORR Promotes Chris Perkins to Vice President of Programs

NewsBy ORR October 4, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the foremost coalition of outdoor recreation associations representing the $862 billion outdoor recreation economy, is proud to announce the promotion of Chris Perkins to the role of Vice President of Programs. This advancement reflects Chris’s outstanding contributions to ORR’s members, mission and goals and his exceptional work supporting…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Announces Recipients of 2023 Rural Implementation Grants

NewsBy ORR August 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the recipients of grant funding to help rural communities grow their local economies and make them more resilient through outdoor recreation. These grants are made possible through funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, and help ensure that ORR can continue its charge to provide support, information,…

Together Outdoors to Support “Front Line” DEI Orgs Through New Grant Program

NewsBy ORR August 10, 2022

Washington, D.C. (August 8, 2022) – The Together Outdoors (TO) Coalition, an initiative committed to advancing equity and inclusion in all aspects of the outdoor recreation experience, is excited to announce a new grant program designed to support organizations on the front lines of the effort to build a more accessible, welcoming outdoor ecosystem. This…

New economic report showcases outdoor recreation economy’s strength & resiliency during difficult year

NewsBy ORR November 9, 2021

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released economic data for 2020 on outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy today. These new numbers show outdoor recreation generates $689 billion in economic output and creates 4.3 million jobs. The report, a snapshot in time of a challenging and uncertain year, includes national…

$788 Billion Industry Celebrates Recreation Wins in Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

NewsBy ORR November 6, 2021

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) provided the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the infrastructure package, with $100 million in outdoor recreation infrastructure support included, among other programs vital to the outdoor recreation economy, sending it to President Biden’s desk.

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