Keynote: Kelly Davis

Trailblazer Award Winners: Donna & George Carpenter

Vermont Governor: Phil Scott

7th Annual Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit

Your source for outdoor sector networking, learning, business development, career pathways, and policy advocacy.

Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance

Stick season means … It's time to gather for our biggest  VOBA  event of the year - with the Trailblazer Legacy Award & Outdoor Pitchfest!

Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center

Don’t miss the Vermont outdoor industry’s signature gathering of the year with over 150 businesses, organizations, partners, and policymakers for networking, education, and business development. Speakers and workshops will put a spotlight on data, trends, practices, and initiatives that continue to drive Vermont’s $2.1 billion outdoor economy.See full agenda and workshops/speakers <a href="https://www.vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.org/post/vermont-outdoor-economy-summit-agenda-workshops" title="https://www.vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.org/post/vermont-outdoor-economy-summit-agenda-workshops" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">online</a> or below. Register by November 7! Take advantage of the <a href="https://www.vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.org/our-members" title="https://www.vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.org/our-members" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">member</a> registration rate by <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vermont-outdoor-business-alliance-memberships-fy26-july-1-june--30" title="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vermont-outdoor-business-alliance-memberships-fy26-july-1-june--30" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">becoming a member or renewing your membership</a>.Sponsorships are available at the Mountain, Summit, Waterway, Shelter, Trailhead, and Park levels. To discuss, email info@vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.org.

Thank you to our Mountain sponsors: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development - Departments of Economic Development and Tourism and Marketing, Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative and Northern Borders Regional Commission.

Thank you to our Summit &amp; Waterway sponsors: Sevenpair Studios and Merritt &amp; Merritt.

Thank you to our Shelter Sponsors: Cabot Hosiery Mills, Vermont Community Loan Fund, Vermont Economic Development Authority, Northeastern Vermont Development Association and Burke Mountain Resort.

Thank you to our Trailhead Sponsors: Green Up Vermont, The Richards Group and The Wildflower Inn.

Thank you to our Park Sponsors: Northeast Kingdom Collaborative and SB Signs.

Schedule

Guided Walk & Networking Coffee

Opening Remarks,  Land Acknowledgement & Welcome

Remarks from Vermont's Governor

Business Panel 

Keynote Speaker

Workshops

Lunch & 5th Annual Trailblazer Legacy Award

2nd Annual Outdoor Pitch Fest

Reception

 Sponsor Exhibits, BIPOC Affinity Space, and Adaptive Equipment Experience

Workshops & Panels

Business Realities in a Time of Uncertainty

Move Forward Together Vermont: Let's Work on Economic Development

Kingdom Collaborations & Connections

Policy Roundtable: Economic & Community Impact of Outdoor Recreation

Climate Innovation and Careers as a Solution for Vermont’s Economy Resiliency

Building Markets, Building Community: Outdoor Participation Strategies

Assessing & Communicating Accessible Trails + Adaptive Sports Economic Impact

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