Growing the Outdoor Economy

VOBA facilitates the delivery of targeted technical assistance to businesses resulting in leadership development of founders and owners; access to financial planning and funding opportunities; tapping new markets of recreation users at Vermont’s destinations; and, establishing a brand identify rooted in Vermont people, place, and experience.

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​The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA)'s Outdoor Business Program provides:

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• Direct consulting, information sharing, and service provider connections to Vermont's outdoor sector for planning and financial strategy, market access, and increased responsiveness to consumer behavior and outdoor visitation trends.

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• Technical assistance delivered through small group workshops, 1:1 consultations, and events on topics of trade, finance, marketing, law, and human resources.

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• Initiatives that facilitate investments in climate adaptations and circular systems through research, technology, product development, regulations, and operations.

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• Resources to foster commercial clusters in outdoor communities that better serve recreation users.