OIA elects two returning and two first-term board members
We’re happy to announce two returning board members and two new incoming members, who will take their seats officially at the upcoming board meeting in September.
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Letter to the Industry from Lise Aangeenbrug, OIA Executive Director
Dear OIA members, With deep appreciation and mixed emotions, I am writing to you today to share that I will be resigning as executive director of Outdoor Industry Association as of August 19, 2022.Despite the many challenges we have seen as an industry and nation over the last two and a half years, the outdoor industry…
Outdoor Retailer and OIA: Your Questions Answered
Emerald Expositions is moving Outdoor Retailer to Utah. Read our FAQ and full statement.
Black Conservationists, Environmentalists and Outdoor Advocates Who Changed History
February is Black History Month! Join us in celebrating some of the Black environmentalists, advocates and thought-leaders who have championed work to protect our public lands and increase equity and access in the outdoors.
Help Our Community Rebuild: Support the Boulder County Wildfire Fund
On December 30th, 2021 the most destructive wildfire in Colorado state’s history, the Marshall fire, destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and burned more than 6,200 acres in Boulder County, home to OIA’s headquarters and many staff members. Our deepest condolences go out to all of those affected. Like many of you, we are eager to help…
Happy Holidays from OIA Executive Director
Dear Outdoor Industry Colleagues, As 2021 comes to a close, I want to extend my deep gratitude to you—our members, partners, and industry peers who are united by a love of the outdoors and the outdoor industry. Together, we are navigating COVID-19 and ensuring the outdoors and our outdoor businesses thrive through our work on…
Remembering Patricia Rojas-Ungar
OIA was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our former Vice President of Government Affairs, Patricia Rojas-Ungar. She was a passionate and inspiring advocate for the outdoors and our members and she will be sorely missed. A long-time government affairs executive and devoted wife and mother, Patricia passed away in Washington,…
OIA Elects Three Returning and Two First-Term Board Members
We would like to thank all the member companies who participated in the 2021 election. We are happy to announce and introduce the three returning directors as well as the two new incoming directors, who will officially begin their three-year terms at the upcoming board meeting in July: JONATHAN CEDAR, BioLite CEO and Co-Founder PHYLLIS…
Help Victims of Hurricanes Eta and Iota
On November 3, Hurricane Eta made landfall off the coast of Nicaragua as a category 4 hurricane, before slowly moving across much of Central America. The constant heavy rains and 140+ mph winds caused catastrophic, life-threatening flash floods, mudslides, and devastating infrastructural damage. Devastatingly, on November 17, the area was struck once again by Hurricane…
2020 Membership Dues Deferral
We recognize that the Coronavirus pandemic has put many companies, small and large, in a very difficult financial position. Our priority is supporting you through this challenging time. That is why we created the COVID-19 Resource Hub and why we have decided to defer OIA membership payments. Current OIA members will have 120 days (expanded…