Maine’s Economic Powerhouse: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Highlights Evergreen Outdoor Economy Gaining Momentum

AUGUSTA, ME — November 20 — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released economic data for 2022 exhibiting outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy. The outdoor recreation economy in Maine grew an impressive 16.5% from 2021 to 2022, according to the BEA Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account. This year’s report shows …

MAINE OUTDOOR BRANDS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

MAINE OUTDOOR BRANDS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TITLES: Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap Project Management RFP; Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap Communications & Public Relations RFP ISSUE DATE: May 23, 2023 PROPOSALS DUE DATE: 12:00pm (EST) on July 10, 2023 Maine Outdoor Brands is seeking two proposals to support the development of a strategic roadmap for growth and diversification of Maine’s …

Maine Outdoor Brands Testifies in Support of the Maine Trails Bond

AUGUSTA, Maine (April 27, 2023) – Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) testified in support of LD 1167, An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for Outdoor Recreation and Active Transportation. You can read MOB’s full testimony here. The bipartisan Maine Trails Bond bill (L.D. 1156) was introduced by state Rep. Jessica …