Ocean Inspired Outdoor Gear

CONNECTING WITH THE MAINE COMPANIES WHO FUEL OUR PASSION FOR BEING OUTSIDE AND ENJOYING THE OCEAN

Maine has 3500 miles of coastline to explore, fish, kayak, sail, surf, and swim. It is a huge asset for our state’s outdoor economy and its rugged coast holds international prestige and attraction. Its diverse geography invites a broad spectrum of outdoors enthusiasts and is inspiring a boom in outdoor gear and equipment made in Maine. In this Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy session, you'll hear from product manufacturers, you'll get to ask them questions, interact with gear, and network with folks who love being outdoors and on the ocean.

This Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy session we are pleased to be joined by a collection of leading outdoor gear manufactures:

• Jenny Kordick – Maine Outdoor Brands
• Nikki Strout - Rugged Seas
• Mike Lavecchia - Grain Surfboards
• Jeff Davis - Maine Fly Co.
• Brian Fish - Maine Casual

Attendees will enjoy oysters from our good friends at Lady Shuckers, frosty beverages, and snacks as well as conversations with a lovely bunch of outdoor enthusiasts.

SCHEDULE:

• 4:30 – Doors Open – arrival, networking, and gear interactions
• 5:30 – Presentations – short commentary from distinguished guests along with a Q & A
• 6:15 – Continued Networking – keep chatting and enjoying refreshments
• 7:00 – Conclusion – thanks for coming!

Please find out how to access the Hús here.

And our COVID-19 policies here. For this event, masks are optional and vaccination cards are not required.

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This event is part of ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE BLUE ECONOMY​

Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy (EITBE) is an event series created by the New England Ocean Cluster to share the stories of ocean-focused entrepreneurs and project leaders in Maine. Each session is free to attend and includes a curated panel of speakers who share their own intimate and organic perspectives on the topic du jour. Created in 2019, the program’s intent is to convene an engaged audience to raise awareness, promote dialog, and facilitate connections amongst those interested in the region’s blue economy.

For 2022, the EITBE series has become a part of Transforming the Blue Economy (TBE), a purpose-driven collaboration created by the World Ocean Observatory, a 501c.3 non-profit, and the New England Ocean Cluster. The project endeavors to advance and modernize New England’s ocean-minded industries through education and community engagement; by bridging the gap between capacity and need; and by assisting in the creation of sustainable and innovative enterprises.