Maine’s Outdoor Brands Shine — 2023 Trailblazer Awards Illuminate Innovation & Collaboration in the Great Outdoors

Portland, ME – Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) proudly unveils the recipients of the 2023 Trailblazer Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in leadership, innovation, and collaboration within Maine’s thriving outdoor economy. Held at the second annual Maine Outdoor Economy Summit in Rockport, the awards showcase the passion, resilience, and dedication of leaders shaping the future of the state’s outdoor industry.  The awards, …

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 …

The Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation and Maine Outdoor Brands Announce the Discovery Marketplace and Lineup for the Second Annual Maine Outdoor Economy Summit

More than 30 Maine outdoor brands will take place in the Discovery Marketplace on November 30 The second annual Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, presented in partnership by the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation and Maine Outdoor Brands, will be held November 29 – December 1, at the Samoset Resort. As part of the event, attendees can shop the products, services and experiences from more …