Resilient by Nature
- VOBA
- Sep 24
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 31
Upcoming Business Opportunities!
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.
VOBA supports Vermont’s outdoor businesses with networking, financing, planning, and technical assistance—and 2025 is packed with ways to get involved.
Upcoming Opportunities:
📋 Outdoor Business Resiliency Survey
Now open through October 31. Share your climate strategies, circularity practices, or economic pivots. Your feedback will help VOBA identify resources to strengthen Vermont’s outdoor economy.
📣 Pitch Development Workshop
On October 15 (virtual), join VOBA and Founded Outdoors for a hands-on session to refine your story, sharpen your pitch, and amplify your impact.
🎤 2nd Annual Outdoor Pitch Fest
Apply by October 16 to pitch your business at the November 13 Outdoor Economy Summit. Participants will receive 1:1 coaching from Founded Outdoors and compete for prizes, including resilience, sustainability, and audience choice awards.
🏔 Climate Ready VT Workshop
On October 21 at Bolton Valley Resort, VOBA and VBSR present a free Reframe Lab workshop with research-backed strategies to help businesses prepare for and mitigate climate impacts.
🌲 7th Annual Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit
On November 13 at Burke Mountain Hotel, connect with 150+ businesses, policymakers, and organizations at Vermont’s premier outdoor industry gathering. Expect workshops, demos, awards, and time outside with peers and partners.
Join the Movement
The challenges of today demand innovation, collaboration, and resilience. Vermont’s outdoor businesses are proving that sustainability and growth can go hand in hand. By participating in these programs, you’ll be part of building a stronger, more adaptable outdoor economy for the future.
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