PORTLAND, Maine (August 4, 2020) – The Great American Outdoors Act, a bill considered by advocates among the most important conservation laws in decades, was signed into law today and will fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide needed funds for deferred maintenance of our national parks. “The investments the Great American Outdoors Act makes in our …
Adventure Local Maine seeks to inspire discovery and promote local outdoor recreation this summer. PORTLAND, Maine (May 21, 2020) – Maine Outdoor Brands, the alliance of Maine’s outdoor product, service and retail brands, today announces the launch of Adventure Local Maine — a collaborative campaign amongst Maine’s outdoor businesses to promote local, outdoor recreation this summer. Outdoor recreation is vital …
Portland Paddle – 5/15/20 switched to a pay-what-you-can model to support local Mainer’s experiencing financial hardship. Flowfold – 6/5/20 has retooled its facility to manufacture face shields for hospitals. SeaBags – 5/12/20 began making masks, donating its first batch to senior living facilities, and eventually offering them for sale to retail customers. American Roots – 4/2/20 has pivoted to making …
Formed in 2017, Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) represents 100+ businesses and organizations in the state of Maine that are enabling outdoor recreation, from outdoor gear makers to guiding companies. For us, outdoor recreation and economic opportunity are inextricably linked. At 4.8%, outdoor recreation makes up a larger percentage of Maine’s economy than almost any other state and is currently growing …
Letter sent to Maine Dept. of Economic & Community Development – highlighting the importance of the outdoor recreation industry in reopening and recovery (May 4) Member feedback and questions on plan to restart Maine’s economy Initial COVID-19 impacts and recommendations (updated March 30) The Mills administration did approve $9million in grants to 96 municipalities across the state of Maine last …
In June, Maine Outdoor Brands will be exhibiting once again at the largest outdoor industry trade show in North America, Outdoor Retailer. Held in Denver, Outdoor Retailer (or “OR”) is a major opportunity to get your brand and products in front of retailers, buyers, and the media. MOB members have the added benefit of exhibiting in the MOB booth for …
Maine ranks third across the country in the value outdoor recreation adds to statewide GDP PORTLAND, Maine (September 23, 2019) – For the first time ever, the Department of Commerce ‘s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released initial statistics showing the role that outdoor recreation plays in each state’s economy. According to the data, Maine’s outdoor recreation industry makes up a larger …
If you read nothing else … The three most important things for you to know. Limited tickets are available for MOB’s July member event: a Casco Bay boat cruise and tour of Fort Gorges on Thursday, July 25th. Get your ticket today! Fourteen Maine Outdoor Brands attended the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Colorado, the largest contingent of Maine companies to date. …
If you read nothing else … The three most important things for you to know. Welcome to Jenny Kordick, MOB’s new Executive Director! Read on to learn more about Jenny. Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram to see what our members are up to at Outdoor Retailer later this month, and of course how they are spending summer in Maine. We’re more than happy …
If you read nothing else … The three most important things for you to know. Join us next Wednesday the 8th for a happy hour at Flight Deck Brewing Co! Learn more about Maine’s Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation in this SNEWS article MOB t-shirts are now available! See below for how to purchase. Upcoming events Mark your calendar …