About this Event
Join outdoor businesses and regional partners for an energizing afternoon of connection and practical conversation focused on strengthening economic development opportunities in Windham, Bennington and Windsor Counties.
- Insight into regional outdoor economy projects
- Connections to outdoor business
- Exposure to economic development and outdoor recreation opportunities
- Learn about Move Forward Vermont’s statewide vision for the outdoor economy
Whether you're a guide, retailer, resort, manufacturer, or provide other outdoor recreation services and products, this event is designed to spark collaboration and build momentum in Southern Vermont.
Event Schedule
2:00 - 3:00 Optional outdoor time
- Nature walk on Retreat Farm trails
- Fly fishing demo with Diamondback Fly Rods
3:00 - 3:30 Networking
3:30 - 4:15 Speakers
- Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
- John Potter, Town Manager, Brattleboro
- Peter “Fish” Case, Owner, Burrows Sports
- Emma Spett, Owner, River & Rye
- Matt Tibbs, Assistant Director of Recreation and Parks, Brattleboro
- Jason Cooper, West River Trail
- Jeff Diehl, Owner, BrattleFly
- Kate Trazkos, Executive Director, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
4:15 - 5:00 Networking + refreshments
Hosts & Sponsors
Co-hosted by Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, Burrows Sports, and Downtown Brattleboro Alliance.
Thank you to Supporting Partners Vermont Recreation & Parks Association and Vermont Trails & Greenways Council.
Thank you to Sponsors Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, and Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, United States
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