Bringing the outdoor recreation community together to learn from each other, raise the profile of this key sector of our economy and advocate for the value of outdoor recreation and our public lands at the state and local level.
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Bringing the Outdoor Community Together:
Recreation Northwest EXPO May 2020
Highlighting our regional outdoor recreation businesses, lands and opportunities to help people find new ways to get outside and play.
Outdoor Recreation Summit November 2020
Building on momentum at the state and national level we are bringing Recreation Industry Professionals – retailers, manufacturers, tourism promoters, land managers and stewardship organizations – together to explore and share ways to grow and promote Washington State’s flourishing recreation economy.
Basecamp Networking
Bringing together outdoor recreation business owners & employees for networking and conversation.
Recreation Economy Studies
NATIONAL
Outdoor Industry Association, 2017:
The Outdoor Recreation Economy
The Outdoor Recreation Economy: Washington
WASHINGTON STATE
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Study, 2015:
Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation in Washington Fact Sheet
Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation in Washington
WHATCOM COUNTY
The Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County
Whatcom County Recreation Economy Fact Sheet
Whatcom County Recreation Economy Presentation
In 2015, Recreation Northwest released:
The Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County.
This is the first study of it’s kind for Whatcom County and we are excited to highlight the impact of outdoor recreation. The study was done by Earth Economics, in Tacoma and funded by Whatcom County, City of Bellingham, Port of Bellingham and Bellingham Whatcom Tourism.
Outdoor recreation an important part of why people choose to live in Whatcom County, it is a foundation of our local economy.
Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County
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The Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation to Whatcom County
Whatcom County Recreation Economy Fact Sheet
Download the Study Presentation
Recreation Economy posts from our blog, The Confluence
2019 Recreation Northwest EXPO Exhibitors
To get a sense of what types of exhibitors you can expect to see, here’s our list from the 2019 Expo. In 2020, we are expanding our footprint and moving outside to be able to offer much more. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, go to our EXPO Exhibitor Info page. Download EXPO... Read More →Alliance Gathering in Seattle at The Collective – November 12th
Tuesday, November 12th 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm The Collective – an urban basecamp for the mind, body and soul. 400 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 | 47˚ 36′ 28.8468 N 122˚ 20′ 6.6012″ W Google Map RSVP Seattle Gathering Held at cool venues around the region, this is an opportunity to... Read More →KAVU Industry Tour – Alliance Gathering Kick OFF!
BOMBS AWAY!! “Here have a Shōchū Bomb” (Shōchū mixed with Sapporo Beer). You can shoot it or sip it,” I was instructed by KAVU founder Barry Barr. Yes, that was essentially the introduction when we arrived at KAVU, Inc. Headquarters in Ballard for our Seattle Chapter Kickoff. As I sipped my drink, I was introduced to some... Read More →
