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Growing Vermont's Outdoor Economy

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Our Mission

The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance is a statewide non-profit organization of outdoor recreation businesses established in 2018.

VOBA educates Vermonters on outdoor recreation and educates businesses on business development, collaboration initiatives, and outdoor recreation policy.


VOBA and its members are dedicated to conservation of the natural landscape, stewardship of recreation infrastructure, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in work spaces and outdoor places.

Growing Businesses & Careers

The VOBA outdoor economy network brings together businesses, organizations, educators, service providers, funders, and policymakers for networking and learning, business and workforce development and technical assistance, and workforce development.

Together, Vermont’s outdoor sector works for collective social and economic impact in areas of climate resiliency, equity, innovation and sustainability, and career pathways.

Our Work

THE FIVE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF VOBA

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NETWORK BUILDING & LEARNING

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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RESEARCH & BRANDING

ADVOCACY

Join Our Network

Become a member and be part of VOBA's 5 - year vision for a climate resilient, equitable and innovative Vermont's outdoor economy.

Whether you are a business owner seeking collaboration opportunities or an outdoor professional looking for training, VOBA member benefits are wide-ranging - from networking events and marketing resources.

Watch Now: Career Spotlights

Vermont Career Spotlight: Josh with Timber & Stone
Vermont Career Spotlight: Sarah Bailey at Green Mountain Club
Vermont Career Spotlight: Frank Hoard III at Orvis
Vermont Career Spotlight: Myrissa Fleury at Darn Tough
Vermont Career Spotlight: Dem at Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sport
Vermont Career Spotlight: Sarah from Red Clover Bikes
Vermont Career Spotlight: John from Willard Mountain Guides
Vermont Career Spotlight: Meet Deegan at The Boot Pro

Field Notes

NEWSLETTERS, UPDATES, & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UPDATES, EVENTS, & HAPPENINGS

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FIND COMMUNITY, BENEFITS, & ACCESS

Join the VOBA network by becoming a member! Supporting VOBA expands programming in VOBA's 3-year strategic priorities and builds a sustainable organization.

The outdoor sector is reliant upon the conservation of the natural landscape, stewarding of recreation infrastructure, and secured diversity in work spaces and outdoor places.

- THE VERMONT OUTDOOR BUSINESS ALLIANCE

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