Capitol Summit Series
Three Weeks of Impact and Advocacy
Use your outside voice for business, people and planet.
We’re building a community of outdoor leaders to increase lawmaker attention and investment on the intersectional issues of equitable access, recreation, climate, trade, and conservation. During this three-week series, our team will equip you with the data, insights, and advocacy resources you need to be a catalyst for meaningful change. Join us.
The Essentials of Advocacy: Navigating Your Path to Impact
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1 pm MT
Learn how to advocate for the long-term health of the outdoors, outdoor participants, and your company’s bottom line. To kick off the Capitol Summit Series, join outdoor industry policy experts for an in-depth exploration of the policy landscape, why it’s relevant to your business, and how you can drive change at scale. From conservation and public lands management to sustainability initiatives and equitable access, we’ll explore the key policy areas that impact our industry. You’ll leave the session empowered and ready to raise your voice.
Every Voice Counts: What it Takes to Build Outdoor Access for All
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1 pm MT
Move equity in the outdoors forward and learn actionable ways to align your business strategy to inclusive growth. In this edition of OIA’s Capitol Summit Series, we’ll delve into the challenges and solutions surrounding equitable outdoor recreation access, from policy solutions to grassroots advocacy and action. Join leaders in the outdoor industry and community advocates to learn what outdoor equity looks like from grassroots to grasstops. Whether you’re interested in federal advocacy or motivated to act locally, you’ll leave this session with tools to come together and catalyze meaningful change.
Trade Policy 101: Demystifying Supply Chain and Customs Compliance
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1 pm MT
Supply chain management and customs compliance policy can be daunting. Designed specifically for those new to trade policy, this final session in OIA’s Capitol Summit Series will provide you with the insights and tools to successfully navigate the world of international trade, including supply chain logistics, customs regulations, and trade policy. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of key concepts including import/export procedures, tariff classifications, trade agreements, and regulatory compliance. Our panel of seasoned experts and industry reps will share real-world experiences, best practices, and actionable tips to help you better understand your supply chain operations and ensure compliance with customs requirements.
USE YOUR OUTSIDE VOICE FROM ANYWHERE
Join our social media campaign! Tell us what outdoor issues you most care about and we’ll share your story with our elected officials and the outdoor community. Whether it’s equitable access, protection of our public lands, or investment in our parks, we want to know.
OIA Industry Lunch: State of the Winter Outdoor Market
Saturday, January 26th, 2022, 1:00 PM (MT)
Location: MR 400’s
Speakers:
- Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor
- Matt Thurston, Director of Sustainability, REI
- Lise Aangenbrug, Executive Director, OIA
- Amy Horton, Senior Director of Sustainable Business Innovation, OIA
- Rich Harper, Director of Government Affairs, OIA
Award Host: Derek Sabori, Sustainability Coach and Founder, The Underswell
Award Judges and Presenters:
- Erin Callahan, Director of Corporate Engagement, RMI
- Bee Hui Yeh, Founder & Principal, The Power of We
- Eliot Metzger, Director of Sustainable Business & Innovation, WRI
- Andrew Winston, Sustainability Expert and Author
Description: A presentation on participation in outdoor activities, sales trends in outdoor, supply chain disruptions, the impacts of Covid on participation, and consumer perspectives. Attendees will learn what the data is telling us about supply and demand, and how the pandemic has affected all aspects of the outdoor market and participation habits. Attendees will also learn about increased diversity across the participation base, the new consumer journey into the outdoor market, and what opportunities the U.S. Census 2020 projections revealed. We will discuss business, participation, buying behaviors and social trends and how they impact the outdoor market. Attendees will walk out of this presentation with a clear view of current activity in the outdoor market and will know what the future likely has in store for outdoor market players.
CLIMATE ACTION: AMBITION, COLLABORATION AND PRACTICAL STEPS TO GUIDE OUR INDUSTRY’S PATH TO CLIMATE POSITIVE
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021, 12:00 P.M. (MT)
Location: Virtual Education Session
Speakers:
- Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor
- Matt Thurston, Director of Sustainability, REI
- Lise Aangenbrug, Executive Director, OIA
- Amy Horton, Senior Director of Sustainable Business Innovation, OIA
- Rich Harper, Director of Government Affairs, OIA
Award Host: Derek Sabori, Sustainability Coach and Founder, The Underswell
Award Judges and Presenters:
- Erin Callahan, Director of Corporate Engagement, RMI
- Bee Hui Yeh, Founder & Principal, The Power of We
- Eliot Metzger, Director of Sustainable Business & Innovation, WRI
- Andrew Winston, Sustainability Expert and Author
Description: More than 100 companies representing more than $25 billion in annual sales revenue have united through the Climate Action Corps to tackle the outdoor industry’s most pressing threat. If you are a member of this community, we commend you! If not, it’s not too late to join. Collectively, Corps members made real progress despite the challenges of 2020. During this session we’ll share results from our inaugural year and recognize some notable leaders in transparency, partnership, community and overall impact.
Now, with less than a decade to cut global emissions in half, we need to catalyze even bigger, bolder action within our industry – and beyond. Join this session to gain insights from industry leaders and special guests on our new path to climate positive by 2030, and how collaborating to reduce your GHG emissions, remove what you cannot reduce and advocate for systemic change can drive real impact – and business value.
OIA MEMBERS ARE OUR INDUSTRY'S BOOTS ON THE GROUND
OIA members get exclusive access to participate in intimate, face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill with legislators, as well as virtual sessions with key staff members, advocating for policy priorities spanning trade, conservation, recreation, climate, and equity. Join us in Washington, D.C. to tell your company’s story, champion our collective values, and expand your professional network.
Live Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Supply chain management and customs compliance policy can be daunting. Designed specifically for those new to trade policy, …
Live Date: May 14, 2024 Move equity in the outdoors forward and learn actionable ways to align your business strategy to …
Webinar date: May 7, 2024 Watch our webinar recording and learn how to advocate for the long-term health of the outdoors, outdoor …
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