Zika issues for retailers 2016 at ORSM16, by Thermacell
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A conversation with OA about my advocacy and industry background, Access Fund and the struggle for America’s public lands. Tell us a little bit about what you like to do outside and some of your favorite places to go. Since I discovered the realm of wild outdoor places as a webelos scout in Culver City,…
If you’ve got 35 minutes, this is worth listening to. Among many things, it captures the essence of why face-to-face meeting and negotiating is so important. What are your thoughts?
From my friends at Latino Outdoors… We’re stoked for this amazing opportunity! Check it out —> Be one of FIVE winners to get THREE full days of FREE rock climbing instruction during the country’s largest climbing festival, Red Rock Rendezvous, outside of Las Vegas on March 24-27, 2017. Red Rock Rendezvous sponsor (and outdoor retailer…
Let’s face it, 2016 was a really challenging year for many in my circle of friends, colleagues and the industries I work in. We all realize that in the particulars of challenge are the seeds of opportunity… but as one mentor and great friend put it, ‘after this year, I feel like a boxer…
At an Inclusivity Lunch a few years ago, we featured as a keynote speaker David Labistour, CEO of MEC. MEC (known as the REI of Canada) was undergoing a seismic rebranding effort to change from a ‘core mountain shop’ style of retailer to a more inclusive, welcoming outdoor recreation community hub. This meant shedding…
October has been a whirlwind month for Kenji Consults, starting with the Doug Walker Memorial Retreat in the North Cascades National Park. Assembled were a diverse group of leaders from around the country, representing the conservation, media, industry and land management communities. The North Cascades Institute Environmental Learning Center played host to the group, where…
Value of Awards and Recognition Several years ago I found myself hiking down a steep mountain trail trying to keep up with a well-known chief editor of a national magazine group. He was 6’6” and had a stride like a gazelle. My top speed was still hobbit-like by comparison. I was trying to hold…
Presented to the ICAST audience (sportfishing industry) on trends in the greater outdoor recreation marketplace, including responsible recreation category growth, the Experience Economy, recognition of the Recreation Economy via REC ACT and RNR Bill in Congress currently. Panelists included Formula4Media Publisher Mark Sullivan and Utah’s Director of Outdoor Recreation Industry Tom Adams.
