It’s that time again! Read on for the 5th edition of “A Month @ MOB,” a roundup of 10 of the latest events in Maine’s outdoor industry:
Newry-based Mahoosuc Guide Service, whose co-founder Polly Mahoney was honored as a Mainebiz Woman to Watch in 2021, received the Geiger Environmental Leadership Award. Judges highlighted Mahoosuc’s work with indigenous communities in Maine and Canada, as well as the organization’s conservation practices, buying local and using renewable energy.
The Daily features Ponch Membreno of Mainers and Maine Outdoor Brands in report from Outdoor Retailer’s Winter Show
Brands and retailers attending show share on the importance of having an event to unite the industry.
In time for ski season, Saddleback Mountain will unveil affordable housing complex
The $10 million Saddleback House project is designed to attract and retain seasonal staff to Saddleback Mountain, and could help draw summertime employees for local restaurants and retail shops.
With $485K in funding, nonprofit will market Skowhegan-Waterville area as tourism destination
Kristina Cannon, president and CEO of Main Street Skowhegan, was interviewed by MaineBiz after being awarded $484,500 from the Maine Office of Tourism to create a master plan for marketing the region.
Maine Outdoor Brands unveils the recipients of the 2023 Trailblazer Awards
The awards, comprising the categories of the: Outdoor Innovation Award, Outdoor Industry Leader of the Year Award, and Outdoor Brand Collaboration Award, represent the pinnacle of success for businesses and individuals shaping the landscape of Maine’s outdoor industry.
Grandy Organics hits the shelves at Costco Wholesale grand opening in Scarborough, ME
The brand is slated to be in Costcos region-wide beginning in January.
Maine’s outdoor economy shouted out on NPR Marketplace
The morning report reflects on new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Maine Outdoor Brands and Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation quoted in The Portland Press Herald
MOB and MOOR speak to the newly released report by The Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Blueprint Surf launches Kickstarter campaign for their 3D-printed surfboards made from recycled plastics
For decades, surfboards have been made from the same toxic methods that clutter landfills and exacerbate the climate change dilemma. Blueprint Surfboards started with the dream to change that.
Over 100 Maine brands attend annual Maine Outdoor Economy Summit
For the 2nd annual Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, approximately 300 attendees and over 100 Maine businesses made their way to the Samoset Resort in Rockport to network, and share insights into everything the great outdoors of Maine has to offer. The summit was hosted by the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation and Maine Outdoor Brands.