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OIA MEMBERSHIP

As a member, you gain access to insights, advocacy, and opportunities for action that support the long-term success of the outdoor industry.

OUR 2022 POLICY AGENDA

See how we unify the voices of small and large companies across the industry to promote policies and programs that help the outdoors thrive.

OUTDOOR RETAILER

OIA provides education at OR on the topics that matter most to our community. See our education lineup.

WE ALL THRIVE
OUTSIDE

Through community investment and groundbreaking research, the Outdoor Foundation works with partners across the country to address equity barriers and help make the outdoors accessible for all.

WHAT WE DO

Outdoor Industry Association collaborates with members and key stakeholder groups to move the needle in our key focus areas of outdoor recreation and trade policy, sustainable business innovation and outdoor participation while providing meaningful benefits to help your business thrive. Read below for more details on our focus areas and how you can get involved by becoming a member.

POLICY

From recreation access to balanced trade, the issues that affect our businesses and our customers are constantly on the dockets of local, state and federal state houses. Outdoor Industry Association educates and lobbies lawmakers to pass sound policies that support our industry’s growth and viability.

A FORCE FOR THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY

Sign-On Letter: PFAS Reporting Requirement Extension for Outdoor Brands Selling Goods in Maine

Does your company operate or sell goods in Maine? Sign our letter to request an extension on PFAS compliance laws. Hello from Washington, D.C.,Across

OIA in D.C. Notes From The Hill: October & November 2022

The past few months have seen tremendous investment and interest in the outdoors in Washington, D.C., and around the country.

NEW U.S. BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS NUMBERS DEMONSTRATE VIBRANT OUTDOOR INDUSTRY

Outdoor recreation accounted for $862 billion in gross economic output, 1.9% of GDP, and 4.5 million jobs in 2021.

Become A Member

As an OIA member, you have access to tools and resources to help you and your company thrive. Take advantage of networking events, education opportunities, research reports, case studies, business savings and brand recognition opportunities. Most important, become part of a community of peers who want to share in each other’s successes.