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OUTSIDERS BALL

July 22, 2018 – McNichols Building
Studies show that on average, American kids spend only seven minutes outdoors each day. You can help change that by joining us and a thousand other outdoor industry leaders for a night of drinks, food truck fare and gear giveaways, all in the name of getting more kids outdoors for a lifetime.
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TOGETHER WE ARE A FORCE

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CAN’T MISS EVENTS AT OUTDOOR RETAILER

Learn about product customization, turning food into fiber, AI in the outdoors, ditching plastics, the business of bras and more.
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WHAT ARE (AND WHAT AREN’T) PUBLIC LANDS?

640 million acres in the U.S. are federally managed public lands and state- and locally managed lands total about 217 million acres. Here’s a run-down on how public lands are managed.
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OUTSIDERS BALL
TOGETHER WE ARE A FORCE
CAN’T MISS EVENTS AT OUTDOOR RETAILER
WHAT ARE (AND WHAT AREN’T) PUBLIC LANDS?

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Public Lands: Our Industry, Our Issue, Our Fight. What Are (and What Aren’t) Public Lands?

State vs. Federal Public Lands: What’s the Difference? Not all public land is federally managed, and not all federally managed land is accessible to the...

OIA Endorses Joe Neguse for Colorado’s Second Congressional District

(BOULDER, Colo.) June 13, 2018 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced its endorsement of candidate Joe Neguse in the Democratic primary election for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District...

U.S. Supreme Court Rules States May Collect Sales Tax on Internet Sales

Yesterday’s Decision Helps Level the Playing Field for Specialty Outdoor Retailers In a significant victory for brick-and-mortar outdoor specialty retailers, the Supreme Court has ruled...

Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods Will Not Face Additional Tariffs at This Time

President Trump announced today that the United States will move forward with imposing $50 billion in retaliatory tariffs on certain products from China in response...

OIA 2018 Election Candidate Endorsements

June 13, 2018 - Outdoor Industry Association Endorses Joe Neguse for Colorado’s Second Congressional District Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced its endorsement of candidate...

Michigan's Move Set to Grow State's Outdoor Recreation Economy

Today, Michigan took a big step forward in supporting the outdoor recreation economy by becoming the first state in the Midwest to create an Outdoor...

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Webinar: Covestro - Sustainable Choices for PU-Coated Fabrics

Environmental LifeCycle Assessment INSQIN® A study comparing ecological performance of waterborne and solventborne PU synthetic coated material from raw materials to coated fabric production. Background...

bluesign 101: Intro to Supply Chain Integrity

Jill Dumain of bluesign will provide an introductory dive into the bluesign system, recognized as the most comprehensive method to ensure the chemical integrity of a product’s...

Webinar - Get Started on Your Higg Index Brand Module

This webinar will get you ready to start your 2016 Higg Index Brand Module. We will outline our goals and progress for Higg Index adoption...

Higg Index Brand Modules - Get Started

This presentation will get you ready to start your 2016 Higg Index Brand Module. We will outline our goals and progress for Higg Index adoption...

Developing a Chemical Policy – Target & Anthesis

To differentiate themselves as a leader in the industry, Target set out to develop a progressive chemicals policy and strategy for current and future business practices. This...

The True State of Sustainability in the Outdoor Gear And Apparel Supply Chain

This we know: The process of creating products has an inherent environmental toll. To mitigate the impacts of their businesses, brands are conducting product life-cycle...

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2018 Special Report on Fishing

In 2017, more than 49 million Americans from across the country took to the nation’s waterways to enjoy recreational fishing. People shed from shorelines, boats...

Sponsor the 2018 Outsiders Ball

The 6th annual Outsiders Ball presented by The Outdoor Foundation is coming to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The 2018 Outsiders Ball will immerse you in what...

VIDEO: SEE UTAH'S NATIONAL MONUMENTS THROUGH THE EYES OF A NATIVE

Photo by Johnie Gall, dirtbagdarling.com Sheyenne Lewis runs because it connects her to the land. Len Necefer runs for the same...

2017: Ups and Downs But Always Forward

In 2017, the industry activated like never before. We welcomed more than 300 new members this year while striving to serve our longtime members and supporters. Still...

This Land is Our Land T-Shirt Sales to Benefit The Outdoor Foundation

In partnership with Jim Morris Environmental T-Shirts we’re offering these organic-cotton Ts benefit the Foundation's mission: cultivating the next generation of outdoorists. Now you can...

Outdoor Foundation Names Lise Aangeenbrug As New Executive Director

The Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), is pleased to announce that Lise Aangeenbrug, veteran conservation champion, has been named...

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World T.E.A.M.’s Inclusive Adventure Team Challenge Returns in September

Norrøna Invests in U.S. Growth With Key Personnel and Agency Hires

Klean Kanteen Debuts 100-Percent Plastic-Free Thermal Kanteen at Outdoor Retailer

Osprey Introduces Bike Lumbar Packs for Spring 2019

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OUTSIDERS BALL

TOGETHER WE ARE A FORCE

CAN’T MISS EVENTS AT OUTDOOR RETAILER

WHAT ARE (AND WHAT AREN’T) PUBLIC LANDS?