Photo by Justin Cash. VOBA received many strong applications for this initial grant round and a review committee selected three projects that highlight practical approaches to climate resilience. We were encouraged by the range of ideas submitted across Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy. Stay tuned for similar opportunities in the future and updates on each project later this year. Congratulations to these VOBA members on their $5,000 awards! Business member First Stop Ski

Register for the virtual Outdoor Recreation Listening Session hosted by VOBA, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC) and the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) on Monday, March 9 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. VERMONT CONSERVATION PLAN & OUTDOOR RECREATION Vermont has a legal mandate to conserve 30% of the state's lands and waters by 2030 and 50% by 2050, a requirement set in place in 2023 as part of Act 59, the Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act (

Capitol Building, 115 State Street & Pavilion Building, 109 State Street, Montpelier Scroll down for parking tips and Pavilion Bldg directions. Find a map of the Statehouse here . Bonus event! Join State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Vermont Green FC, and local leaders from the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance for a press conference at 11 AM on Thursday, February 5 in the Cedar Creek Room highlighting a legislative proposal creating a state-sponsored Vermont Green FC license plate

Vermont businesses are invited to provide input   for recruiting and retaining outdoor recreation employees with climate-resilient skills. Montpelier, VT (January 22, 2026) — The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) has launched the Vermont Climate Outdoors Workforce Initiative (COWI), bringing together state agencies and industry leaders to expand and market a climate-resilient workforce—roles that help the state and businesses prepare for and respond to changing climate

ROAM, Resilient Outdoor Assessment and Management, is a step-by-step framework developed by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance to help Vermont’s outdoor businesses and organizations build climate resilience.

OVER 150 RECREATION LEADERS ATTEND 7TH ANNUAL VERMONT OUTDOOR ECONOMY SUMMIT AT BURKE MOUNTAIN RESORT Donna Carpenter and the Carpenter Family of Burton Snowboards Honored with Sen. Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Legacy Award   East Burke, VT (Dec. 1, 2025) The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) hosted the 7th Annual Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit in November at Burke Mountain Resort last month, convening 155 outdoor industry businesses, organizations, and policymakers fo

Act 59 Vermont Conservation Plan Summary of the VCP process, role of outdoor recreation, and opportunitites for outdoor business and organization engagement Resilience Implementation Strategy Tier 1 activities Act 181 and Tier 3 Rulemaking Process VEDA VEDA Disaster Recovery Loan Fund BEGAP VOREC community grant program

8:00 - 9:00 Guided Walk - Patio in front of Willoughby’s restaurant Jon Schaefer, COO and Co-Owner, Bear Den Partners' Burke Mountain Resort & Brandon Sauer, Marketing Project Manager, Darn Tough Vermont   8:30 - 9:15 Networking Coffee & Sponsor Exhibits 9:15 - 9:25 - Ballroom Opening & Elections , Kelly Ault, Executive Director, VOBA Land Acknowledgement , Miguel Reda, Director of Communications, Unlikely Riders Welcome , Jon Schaefer, COO and Co-Owner, Bear Den Partne

The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Sen. Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Legacy Award will go to Burton Snowboards owner Donna Carpenter and her family. The award presentation will be held on Nov. 13 at the Burke Mountain Resort & Conference Center during VOBA’s seventh annual Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit.

Vermont’s outdoor industry is more than recreation—it’s a leader in innovation, climate adaptation, and sustainable business models. This year, the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) is hosting a series of events and opportunities under the theme Resilient by Nature, designed to help businesses prepare for uncertainty, embrace circular systems, and thrive in a changing economy.

The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) is excited to announce a new series of free professional skills trainings designed to help outdoor industry professionals sharpen their expertise and advance their careers.

Nominations for the Fifth Annual Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Legacy Award are being accepted here  until 5:00 pm on September 12. VOBA...

On Thursday, August 21st at 3pm, the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) will partner with the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic...

Register now for a fall training hosted by VOBA! Further your career and your skills.

From innovation and equity to climate resilience and career development—VOBA’s upcoming events are shaping the future of Vermont’s outdoor sector

Last spring, VOBA administered 10 professional development trainings thanks to Economic Development Authority - Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation funding through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.

VOBA and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development hosted a booth at the June Switchback Spring show in Nashville, TN.

As stated in our mission, VOBA is dedicated to the conservation of the natural landscape, stewardship of recreation infrastructure, and diversity, equity and inclusion in work spaces and outdoor places.

On May 14, the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) hosted 50 small business leaders and service providers from across the State at...

Over the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, Vermont outdoor businesses and organizations have been assessing impacts from changes related to tariffs, reduced Canadian and international visitation, consumer spending, federal grant cuts, reduced access to recreation places, and workforce reductions within the federal government and AmeriCorps.

Trail clearing and storm damage cleanup presents a very dangerous situation that is compounded by the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related weather events.

Are you a mechanic or paid staff member of a Vermont bicycle retailer offering suspension service to customers?