Outdoor Industry Association

BOULDER, Colo. (January 10, 2017) — A group of leading outdoor industry companies are being recognized for their commitment to the industry’s sustainability efforts through their involvement in the OIA Sustainability Working Group (SWG). Ten years ago at Outdoor Retailer Winter ...read more

BOULDER, Colo. (January 10, 2017) – From technology to fashion, markets have long been taking cues from the outdoor industry – resulting in the prevalence of wearable fitness trackers and the popularity of athleisure apparel. The industry is once again leading by example with ...read more

The Outdoor Foundation board of directors announced today that the Foundation’s Executive Director, Chris Fanning, is resigning to become the Natural and Historical Resources Chief for Prince George’s County (located just outside of Washington, D.C.). The Outdoor Foundation ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the trade association and catalyst for meaningful change for the outdoor recreation industry, is pleased to announce that Beth Jensen has been promoted to senior director of sustainable business innovation. A member of the OIA team for over ...read more

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) extends a special welcome and congratulations to the newest participants and mentors of the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy (SYFLA). Following a successful pilot year, the new class of 33 individuals will be joined by 24 industry ...read more

This month’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 will play host to the commemoration of several milestones for Outdoor Industry Association’s Sustainable Business Innovation department. The Sustainability Working Group (SWG) celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a pre-show ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the trade association and voice for the outdoor recreation industry, is pleased to announce that Alex Boian has been promoted to vice president of government affairs. A member of the government affairs team at OIA for over 12 years, under ...read more

(BOULDER, Colo.) October 14, 2016 – Marking the year anniversary of his passing, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) honors Skip Yowell and his incredible impact on the outdoor industry through his namesake’s program, the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy. In August, the ...read more

OIA’s 2nd Annual Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy Now Accepting EntriesOutdoor Industry Association Prepares and Unites the Industry’s Most Promising Leaders for the Future (Boulder, CO) September 26, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the leading trade association ...read more

Jeremy Town Named Vice President of Finance and Operations for Outdoor Industry Association (Boulder, Colo.) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the trade association and voice for the outdoor recreation industry, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Town has joined the ...read more

(Boulder, Colo.) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) recently launched a new and enhanced sustainable business section on its website. Dedicated to providing information on priority sustainability topics, the enhancements and user-friendly format offer deep insight, while ...read more

(Boulder, CO) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is excited to bring the 2016 Rendezvous to Colorado, home of OIA and a major hub for the outdoor industry and outdoor recreation from September 26 – 28, 2016. Registration is open and space is limited. Rendezvous offers ...read more

Boulder, CO.– Tapping into the competitive nature of the outdoor industry, Outdoor Foundation (OF) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced today that the Intermountain Region of the US won ‘What Region Rocks?’ the industry-wide competition that challenged outdoor ...read more

President Barack Obama will be given the 2016 OIA Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award during this year’s Capitol Summit for his support of the outdoor industry throughout his two terms in office. The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) awards are given to elected leaders who ...read more

(Boulder, CO) April 26, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is pleased to announce that Matt Kaplan will join the organization as Vice President of Membership and Sales. With deep experience at some of the outdoor industry’s most recognizable brands, Kaplan recently served ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association to Host Capitol Summit in Washington, DC on April 26-27 REI continues long-standing support as title sponsor (Boulder, CO) April 19, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) will hold the 24th annual Capitol Summit on April 26-27, 2016. The event ...read more

Outdoor Industry and Recreation Groups Converge on Washington, D.C. Outdoor Industry Association, The Conservation Alliance, and Outdoor Alliance joining voices to ensure that policymakers hear outdoor recreation loud and clear (Boulder, CO, Bend, OR and Washington D.C.) April ...read more

In a city known for its musical legacy and access to outdoor spaces, this year’s Rendezvous in Seattle Washington this October 5-7 can help shape the future of our industry and give you tangible ideas to shape the future of your company and the work you do. Just as the way people ...read more