The three most important things for you to know. MOB’s headed to the OutDoor Show in Germany and Outdoor Retailer in Denver. We have a nice group of member brands lined up for both and there’s still room for more. Reach out to info@maineoutdoorbrands.com to register. We joined OIA’s Capital Summit in Washington, D.C. in April to lobby for the …

Contents EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT MEMBER SURVEY TOPLINE OR RECAP FIRST BREAKFAST BRIEFING MEMBER EVENTS PRESIDENT’S UPDATE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY FACTS – George Kiesewetter, Executive Director This past January was a full-on sprint to get ready for the Outdoor Retailer winter trade show in Denver. We had a terrific response to our MOB booth there and lots of positive PR. Thanks to …

Contents BOARD REPORT MEMBERSHIP MEMBER EVENTS OUTDOOR RETAILER MOB JOBS MOB COMMUNICATIONS Jim Hauptman, Blaze Partners One year ago, while out in Salt Lake City attending Outdoor Retailer, a handful of us met for beers and kicked around the idea of establishing an alliance of Maine outdoor brands. Little did any of us know—or could have imagined—what MOB would become …