November Webinar - Igniting Economic Growth: The Power of a Statewide Outdoor Industry Alliance – Lessons from Pennsylvania for Ecosystem Builders
From Trails to Trade: The Power of Outdoor Economies
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
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Outdoor recreation is a powerful yet often overlooked driver of entrepreneurship and economic growth—especially in rural regions. Join Igniting Economic Growth: The Power of a Statewide Outdoor Industry Alliance – Lessons from Pennsylvania for Ecosystem Builders to explore how Pennsylvania’s new Outdoor Industry Alliance is connecting businesses, investors, and ecosystem partners to unlock the sector’s $9 billion potential. Designed for economic developers, incubator managers, funders, and policymakers, this session reveals how alliances can strengthen local economies, expand access to capital and talent, and foster innovation. Learn actionable strategies to integrate outdoor recreation into your state’s economic development vision.
3 learning objectives:
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Understand the strategic role of Statewide Outdoor Industry Alliances in driving entrepreneurship and strengthening regional economic ecosystems.
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Identify the core components—from policy and workforce to capital and collaboration—needed to build a thriving outdoor industry network.
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Apply lessons from Pennsylvania’s model to integrate outdoor recreation into broader economic development strategies and foster rural resilience.
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