America Outdoors Association

There are so many great service organizations exhibiting this year at our Chattanooga Conference and Outfitter Expo. Our exhibitors are commercial members who support our industry and our association year round. Please make sure and visit them in the expo hall December 10-12. CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc. Choreo Cornerstone Safety Group GetYourGuide Granite Insurance Harvest Hosts Outfitter Marketing Pros Liquid Spark, Inc. Pachner & Associates, LLC Recreation Law Group Signature Research SWAN MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS, LLC Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) XINSURANCE Follow the link and register to attend. https://lnkd.in/gXn2sc_r

The Power of Why: Building a Purpose-Driven Brand is brought to you by Miles Ramsay of 52Eighty Creative. The article offers inspiration and actionable steps to find your "why" and use it to help define your brand. Follow the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/gq8YZCVV

Thank you Man of Rubber River Gear for your continued support of the industry and the association. We are grateful for your tireless effort to support our communities, people, and businesses. Visit MOR in booth 508 of the exhibit hall in Chattanooga. Register for the conference today! https://lnkd.in/gXn2sc_r

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a river rafting outfitter with a concession license for the Youghiogheny River. The operations are in Pennsylvania's beautiful Ohiopyle State Park. The license allows use on the Middle, Lower, and Upper sections of Youghiogheny along with licenses for rock climbing, boat rentals, and mountain biking. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzG4iChd

We are so proud to have such an amazing community. These are our people, and this is a really hard time. Outfitters are working the frontlines while simultaneously experiencing their own hardships and loss. We are grateful for all the outreach, connection, and offers to help. Please keep it all coming because things might be tough for the foreseeable future. https://lnkd.in/g6TXfY7i

Join us this Thursday for this timely and important webinar. We will be hosting Maureen MacConnell from Cornerstone Safety Group to discuss the opportunities to address mental health in outdoor settings. This webinar will help equip you with strategies to support, enhance safety, and foster well-being. Date: Thursday, October 10 Time: 2:00pm ET, 12:00pm MT Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gTCiZ2d5

We've got some of the best technology and software exhibitors lined up for the conference. Our exhibitors are commercial members who support our industry and our association year round, so please make some time to visit with them while you're at the conference. To view the exhibit hall floor plan click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gzUXzxyu

Navigating insurance after a disaster is challenging. This article is intended to help guide those who were impacted, and tries to answer questions specific to the type of business. We are grateful to have Ruthie Rivers from Granite Insurance working tirelessly to support outfitters through this time. Click the link to read the full story. https://lnkd.in/eKTSg9ib

Join us Thursday as we host Paul Wingfield from Outfitter Marketing Pros for tips on how to grow your online visibility, attract new customers, and grow your business using AI. Date: Thursday, October 3 Time: 2:00pm ET/12:00pm MT Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gj9GMyMg

Our hearts are with the many communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Many of the hardest hit areas are home to the most popular recreation destinations in the Southeast. The French Broad, Nantahala, Pigeon Creek, Chattooga, and more are experiencing significant flooding events. We know people are still working with search and rescue, and we are heartbroken that we can't do more to help them. Operations range from minor damage to total loss, and our members will need our support. Please follow the link below to find out how you can help. https://lnkd.in/g_v_izcW