
Our Work
WHAT WE DO
Our Five Functions
HOW WE SUPPORT VERMONTERS
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NETWORKING & LEARNING
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Expansion of VOBA Membership and Partner Network
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Establishing peer-to-peer connections
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Forming partnerships with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, financial services, health sectors, and government entities
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Facilitating industry convenings and representation


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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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Facilitating market expansion/Business strategy support
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Navigating service provider and state resources
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Promotion of funding and technical assistance opportunities
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Creating opportunity for financing and economic infrastructure
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Improving product, services and operational sustainability and accessibility


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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Compiling and communicating workplace diversity training and employment opportunities for under-represented communities
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Convenor of technical and climate jobs training
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Advance strategies for recruiting local and remote talent by marketing career pathways and matchmaking jobseekers
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Advance strategies for retaining talent, including models for wages and benefits


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 resilience and equity, innovation and sustainability, and career pathways;
The climate resilience objective aims to collectively strengthen the sustainability, flexibility, and resilience of Vermont’s communities to weather the impacts of climate change.
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.