Here to help, and here to connect – Join us for our Outdoor Industry Leaders Roundtable
April 1st, 4:00pm - 7:00pm @kiln Coworking
Tariffs Are No Joke. What Brands Need to Know Now.
A year ago, we hosted a tariff roundtable on what ended up being “Liberation Day.” The timing couldn’t have been better, and the conversation was one of the most valuable we’ve had as a community. Fast forward to today, and things have only gotten more complex. With the recent Supreme Court ruling, brands are now asking:Do we get money back? How much? And how do we actually go about it? This roundtable will be led by two absolute pros: Stephanie Holloway, Director, Customs Operations, The Americas at Expeditors Sara Bowersox, Director, Global Trade Compliance at KEEN
A year ago, we hosted a tariff roundtable on what ended up being “Liberation Day.” The timing couldn’t have been better, and the conversation was one of the most valuable we’ve had as a community. Fast forward to today, and things have only gotten more complex.
With the recent Supreme Court ruling, brands are now asking:Do we get money back? How much? And how do we actually go about it?
This roundtable will be led by two absolute pros:
Stephanie Holloway, Director, Customs Operations, The Americas at Expeditors
Sara Bowersox, Director, Global Trade Compliance at KEEN
If you’re leading, building, or shaping the outdoor & active-lifestyle industry, you belong in this room.
This roundtable is invite-only and limited to business owners and executives only to ensure meaningful discussion and networking opportunities. Please contact us at admin@oregonoutdooralliance.org if you have questions.
Connect with outdoor industry professionals in Southern Oregon!
Beer:Thirty! is OOAs flagship networking event since 2014. Bringing together industry professionals, founders, makers and doers to support Oregon's robust $8.4B outdoor industry. What to expect: Networking with the local outdoor industry community ✔ Presentations & speakers from brands or industry leaders ✔ Raffles with outdoor industry prizes from our members and partners ✔ A free beer or N/A beverage for each guest ✔ Network with southern Oregon outdoor manufacturers, outfitters and guides, trail and advocacy groups, and destination marketing organizations. 5:30-6:00pm: Networking, new member sign-ups 6:00-6:45pm: Presentation and Discussion - The Outdoor Recreation Economy and Southern Oregon University | Dr. Chad Thatcher (details below) 6:45-7:30pm: Social and Networking Let’s make our voices heard in Salem and Portland. We have ideas and are looking for more. The Outdoor Recreation Economy and Southern Oregon University | Dr. Chad Thatcher Outdoor recreation has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy. Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation economy contributing nearly $700 billion to U.S. GDP, making it larger than industries such as mining, agriculture, and the performing arts. Southern Oregon sits in the heart of this economy. With destinations like Crater Lake National Park, the Rogue River, and the Klamath-Siskiyou region, the Rogue Valley attracts visitors from around the world seeking outdoor experiences. But outdoor recreation depends on more than landscapes, it requires a skilled workforce. Guides, outdoor educators, recreation managers, and environmental interpreters are essential to making these experiences safe, meaningful, and economically sustainable. This talk will explore the latest economic data on outdoor recreation, discuss how it shapes the regional economy of Southern Oregon, and highlight the role that Southern Oregon University plays in preparing the next generation of outdoor leaders through its Outdoor Adventure Leadership program. The goal of the conversation is to share information and hear from those working in the outdoor economy. We want to gather input from guides, outfitters, nonprofits, agencies, and businesses about how Southern Oregon University can better support the people and organizations that power the outdoor recreation economy in our region. Join us for a conversation about the outdoor recreation economy and why Southern Oregon is uniquely positioned to help shape its future. All Beer:Thirty! Networking events are FREE for active OOA Members. Not an OOA Member? Sign up here. $15 for Non-Members.
Beer:Thirty! is OOAs flagship networking event since 2014. Bringing together industry professionals, founders, makers and doers to support Oregon's robust $8.4B outdoor industry. What to expect: Networking with the local outdoor industry community ✔ Presentations & speakers from brands or industry leaders ✔ Raffles with outdoor industry prizes from our members and partners ✔ A free beer or N/A beverage for each guest ✔
Network with southern Oregon outdoor manufacturers, outfitters and guides, trail and advocacy groups, and destination marketing organizations.
5:30-6:00pm: Networking, new member sign-ups
6:00-6:45pm: Presentation and Discussion - The Outdoor Recreation Economy and Southern Oregon University | Dr. Chad Thatcher (details below)
6:45-7:30pm: Social and Networking
Let’s make our voices heard in Salem and Portland. We have ideas and are looking for more.
The Outdoor Recreation Economy and Southern Oregon University | Dr. Chad Thatcher
Outdoor recreation has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy. Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation economy contributing nearly $700 billion to U.S. GDP, making it larger than industries such as mining, agriculture, and the performing arts.
Southern Oregon sits in the heart of this economy. With destinations like Crater Lake National Park, the Rogue River, and the Klamath-Siskiyou region, the Rogue Valley attracts visitors from around the world seeking outdoor experiences.
But outdoor recreation depends on more than landscapes, it requires a skilled workforce. Guides, outdoor educators, recreation managers, and environmental interpreters are essential to making these experiences safe, meaningful, and economically sustainable.
This talk will explore the latest economic data on outdoor recreation, discuss how it shapes the regional economy of Southern Oregon, and highlight the role that Southern Oregon University plays in preparing the next generation of outdoor leaders through its Outdoor Adventure Leadership program.
The goal of the conversation is to share information and hear from those working in the outdoor economy. We want to gather input from guides, outfitters, nonprofits, agencies, and businesses about how Southern Oregon University can better support the people and organizations that power the outdoor recreation economy in our region.
Join us for a conversation about the outdoor recreation economy and why Southern Oregon is uniquely positioned to help shape its future.
All Beer:Thirty! Networking events are FREE for active OOA Members. Not an OOA Member? Sign up here. $15 for Non-Members.
Oregon Outdoor Alliance | Beer:Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking Event!
Hosted by Embark Coworking Community
Embark Coworking 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is the event to meet key leaders in the outdoor industry from brands to nonprofits and everything in between. If you are new to town, or a seasoned Bend local this is the event for you! Come grab a 10 Barrel Beer, or a Compassion Kombucha and mingle with some of the most influential outdoor industry names in the state! This event is proudly waste-free!
Embark Coworking 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beer:Thirty! events are FREE for OOA members and $15 for non-members.
Guests of members can register for $5. Available online and at the door.
Join OOA today!
Oregon Outdoor Alliance | Beer:Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking Event
Sponsored by Prosper Portland Athletic & Outdoor
This is THE event to meet key leaders in the outdoor industry from brands to nonprofits and everything in between. If you are new to town, or a seasoned outdoor industry pro this is the event for you! Come grab a Breakside Brewery beverage, or a Compassion Kombucha and mingle with some of the most influential outdoor industry names in the state!
Generously Hosted By:
Kiln Coworking
Enter on corner of SE 12th & Hawthorne. Parking lot is first come first serve. There is plenty of nearby street parking and onsite bike storage.
Catering provided by Elephants Deli
All Beer:Thirty! events are FREE for OOA members and $15 for non-members.
Guests of members register for $5. Available online and at the door.
Oregon Outdoor Alliance
PO Box 1913
Bend, OR 97709
Oregon Outdoor Alliance is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible. Our non-profit federal tax exempt number is 37-1790059.
admin@oregonoutdooralliance.org
