Networking & Learning
HOW WE COME TOGETHER
VOBA Gatherings
VOBA meet ups, forums, and events throughout the year:
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Strengthen peer-to-peer connections.
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Gather the industry to foster learning and expand representation.
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Establish partnerships with non-profit organizations, education, financial, service and health sectors.
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Build relationships with policymakers and advocate for positive change.
Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit
VOBA’s Sixth Annual Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit in November of 2024 involved 160 outdoor businesses, organizations, educators, service providers, funders, and students for networking, education, and business development. Presentations on outdoor data and workshops featured Innovation and Impact, Financing, Policy, Workforce, Community Hubs, Marketing, and Move Forward Together Vermont.
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Move Forward Together Vermont Forums
In 2024, VOBA participated in the statewide planning process, Move Forward Together Vermont (MFTV), administered by the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC), to identify a 5-year vision for Vermont’s outdoor economy.
VOBA’s work plan for 2025-2030 is centered in the impact areas of climate, innovation and sustainability, and career pathways;
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The climate resilience objective aims to collectively strengthen the sustainability, flexibility, and resilience of Vermont’s communities to weather the impacts of climate change.
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The equity objective encourages outdoor recreation community members in Vermont to collectively expand opportunities and reduce barriers so that all people feel welcome in Vermont’s outdoors.
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Meet-Ups
VOBA meetups connect industry colleagues at businesses or outdoor destinations around the state. Join us!
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