EORA and NESR Conduct First Joint Board Meeting Asheville, NC. - October 31, 2017 Asheville, NC — In early October, the nine-member board of the new combined entity of EORA and NESR gathered in Washington, D.C. for their first annual meeting. This new governing body is made up ...read more
Asheville, NC — Over the past several years, Eastern Outdoor Reps Association and New England Sports Reps have studied the pros and cons of merging both eastern-based organizations into a new entity. In January of 2017, both memberships voted to execute the merger, and on August ...read more
Asheville, NC — Eastern Outdoor Reps Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Terry Wilson as the new Southeast Regional Director. Terry comes to EORA with an extensive background in the active outdoor industry, with over 35 years of experience working in the ...read more
Asheville, NC — With the goal of helping youth through outdoor pursuits, the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) has awarded grants totaling $4,500 to six youth-based nonprofit organizations. EORA’s Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program aims to support local communities ...read more
Asheville, NC — In early October, nine EORA Board members gathered in the historic section of Philadelphia for their annual meeting, and spent time focusing on the future and growth of the organization. Of note, EORA welcomed 75 new members in the first 9 months of 2016 — a 39% ...read more
Asheville, NC — Eastern Outdoor Reps Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Allison Frazier as its new President. Allison takes the reins from outgoing President Mike Schmidt and will serve a one-year term. Allison is General Manager of Stoner-Andrews sales ...read more
Asheville, NC — EORA’s June trade shows held in Somerset, NJ, Greenville, SC, Manchester, NH, and Lakeland, FL, finished up strong with increased participation from retailers and sales reps. Hundreds of product lines were shown in each location, with a focus on softgoods, ...read more
Asheville, NC — It’s an exciting and busy time at EORA! The organization has welcomed 53 new members so far this year and is kicking off the summer season with four upcoming shows in June. All shows are filling up fast, at venues in New England, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. ...read more
Morale was high in Greenville, SC Asheville, NC — Right on the heels of the big OR and SIA shows, EORA hosted a well-attended three-day show at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina.The February show attracted over 650 buyers to preview over 600 different ...read more
EORA welcomed 28 new members to the organization during its January Board Meeting in Salt Lake City. These new additions enrich the organization and increase the diversity of brands to represent an even wider range of products. “We are so pleased to continually grow our ...read more
EORA Awards Grants to Youth Programs Asheville, NC — With the goal of helping youth through outdoor pursuits, the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) awarded seven youth-based nonprofit organizations with grants totaling $4,500.EORA’s Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program aims ...read more
Asheville, NC — EORA is pleased to announce reduced annual membership dues for the second consecutive year. At its annual Board meeting in early October, EORA approved the continued reduction from $350/year to $250/year, which began in 2015. “By keeping membership dues low, we ...read more
Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the following changes to its Board of Directors:New board members elected to 4-year terms include Sarah Miller Maher (New England), Tad Fox (Mid Atlantic), and Mel Chrestman Jr. (Southeast). New Regional V.P.’s include Allison Frazer ...read more
Asheville, NC — August trade shows held in Greenville, SC and Killington, VT, finished up a strong summer for EORA. Drawing attendees from eighteen states across the region, the retailer and sales rep presence was steady compared to 2014. Over 500 product lines were shown in ...read more
Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2016. Non-profit organizations with youth-oriented outdoor programs are encouraged to apply. The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to ...read more
Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2016. Non-profit organizations with youth-oriented outdoor programs are encouraged to apply. The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to ...read more
Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2016. Non-profit organizations with youth-oriented outdoor programs are encouraged to apply. The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to ...read more
World Class Rider to Perform at EORA’s Killington Show Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce that Outdoor Retailer will be bringing an American world class professional freeride and trials mountain bike rider to their Killington, Vermont show. Bike stunt rider Jeff Lenosky ...read more
EORA Summer Shows Off To A Great Start Asheville, NC — EORA’s June trade shows held in Manchester, NH, Somerset, NJ, Greenville, SC, and Lakeland, FL finished up strong with increased attendance from retailers and sales reps. Nearly 300 product lines were shown in each location, ...read more
EORA’s summer trade shows in all regions are filling up fast, with the Manchester, NH show (June 23-25), already at maximum capacity with 222 booths and 305 different product lines to choose from. In addition to the Northeast show, EORA hosts three additional shows in June: ...read more
EORA Kicks Off 2015 January Board Meeting and Greenville Show Both Highly SuccessfulAsheville, NC — EORA rang in the new year at its annual January Board meeting by proudly welcoming 18 new members to the organization. These new additions bring the total membership to 500 and ...read more
Asheville, NC — Helping youth through outdoor pursuits was the goal as six youth-based nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $4,500 in grants from Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) through its Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program. The grant program aims to support ...read more
EORA members will be happy to know they will be paying lower annual dues in 2015. At its annual Board meeting in early October, EORA approved a one-year trial reduction in dues from $350/year to $250/year. “By lowering membership dues, we are hoping to help attract new ...read more
EORA is now accepting applications for the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2015. Applicants must be charitable non-profit organization with IRS 501(c) (3) status. We’re seeking non-profits with youth oriented outdoor programs that may need some financial assistance on the ...read more
EORA Announces its 35th Anniversary! EORA has seen many years of success because of the dedicated membership and leadership of our Board of Directors over the last 35 years. Our founding members started the Association in June 1979 with a strong foundation and established clear ...read more
Asheville, NC (November 19, 2013) – In the continued commitment to Getting Youth Outdoors, EORA created an Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program in 2013 and is very excited to announce the continuation and expansion of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2014. Congratulations ...read more
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EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) is excited to announce that the EORA Board of Directors elected Michael Schmidt as the new Association President on July 31st 2013.Norman Pitt previously served two years as the Association President. Mike Schmidt is a principal rep with ...read more
EORA is very excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2014. The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to support local communities in each of the three (3) eastern regions EORA currently serves. 2013 ...read more
800x600 ASHEVILLE, NC (July 22, 2013) – EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association), just completed its first Lifestyle and Resort-wear show in Punta Gorda, Florida. This New EORA show was designed to service the wide variety of Florida’s retail market places and it exceeded the ...read more
ASHEVILLE, NC (May 17, 2013) – EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) is excited to announce they will be hosting an inaugural show in Florida to assist its members servicing its Florida retailers that not only specialize in the outdoor market but also the lifestyle and resort ...read more
ASHEVILLE, NC (May 17, 2013) – EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) will host three (3) June shows to accommodate reps and retailers with those early buy deadlines. The timing of these shows has become more valuable in recent years as it allow retailers to view product early ...read more
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The Board of Directors reviewed all 2013 Outdoor Opportunity Grant Applications.Two Grant recipients from each region were chosen the following 2013 Inaugural Grant Recipients are: Southeast Region-Asheville Youth Cycling…awarded $500 Grant-EarthShare of North Carolina….awarded ...read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW EORA MEMBER BENEFIT - ATTORNEY STEVEN MITCHELL SACK IS ON RETAINER FOR 2013 ASHEVILLE, NC (December 20, 2012) – EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association)Is proud to announce that Attorney Steven Mitchell Sack has been retained as Counsel for 2013. Mr. ...read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2013 OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCEMENTASHEVILLE, NC (November 29, 2012) – EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) is excited to announce the 2013 Recipients of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program. This program is newly launched ...read more
EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) is launching an Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program beginning in January 2013. In an effort to support our local communities in each of the three (3) eastern regions it currently serves, the EORA is looking for a few non-profits that may need ...read more
EORA is very excited to announce that at the August Board of Directors meeting Norman Pitt of the Southeast region was re-elected unanimously for a second term as President by the EORA Board of Directors. At the Mid-Atlantic regional membership meeting John Phaneuf was elected to ...read more
ASHEVILLE, NC – In order to better serve the paddlesports market and membership, EORA has appointed Chuck Joy to an advisory role for the Board of Directors. We feel that the Paddlesports market has special needs and requirements that the board needs to be kept abreast of. With ...read more