T. Kenji Sugahara

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Registration page:
https://www.cvent.com/c/express/24b88bca-a4c0-44f2-92b7-d6c6a6b584ee

Outreach information:
http://industry.traveloregon.com/industry-resources/product-development/outdoor-recreation-development/oregon-outdoor-recreation-initiative-statewide-public-outreach-meetings/

Oregon Outdoor Recreation Initiative
Improving the Lives of Oregonians through Outdoor Recreation

Statewide Public Outreach Meeting Announcement
Do you own or work for an outdoor recreation business? Are you a
frequent user of public lands for hiking, biking, fishing or hunting?
Do you have an unfettered love for the great outdoors and beauty that
Oregon offers?

Oregon���s bountiful natural resources are cornerstone to our legacy,
our identity, and our economy. As an industry, outdoor recreation has
the potential to significantly impact the well-being of Oregon���s
communities, its residents, and its natural resources. Developing a
shared vision with a common agenda for how we focus our efforts to
improve the outdoor recreation economy will ensure that our impacts
are positive and inclusive of all.

This is the impetus for a new statewide effort called the Oregon
Outdoor Recreation Initiative, which seeks to bring together
businesses, agencies, land managers, conservation groups, and
recreational user groups around the goal of expanding access to
outdoor recreation and increasing the economic impact and
sustainability of Oregon���s outdoor recreation industry. To prepare for
the launch of this initiative, Travel Oregon convened a leadership
team representing key sectors of the outdoor rec industry to lay the
groundwork for a vision, desired outcomes, and strategies to achieve
these goals.

We would like you to add your voice to the development of this shared
vision. Join us at one of our upcoming statewide public outreach
meetings where you���ll be able to let us know your priorities for
outdoor recreation, share opportunities you see to grow momentum for
the industry in Oregon, and become an important part of this
collaborative effort.

Register to attend one or more of the upcoming public outreach
meetings. During these three-hour meetings, you���ll have the chance to
learn more about the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Initiative, discuss
your vision for outdoor recreation, and network with others in your
region.

"It���s certainly no surprise that people choose Oregon as their outdoor
recreation destination," said Todd Davidson, Travel Oregon CEO. "In
fact, a study by Longwoods Intl. shows that 23 percent of people who
visited Oregon cited the outdoors as the motivation for their trip,
much higher than the US norm of 13 percent. We know outdoor recreation
experiences in Oregon inspire people to explore the state, bringing
positive economic impact with them. The work we achieve together here
will be instrumental in creating world-class outdoor recreation
experiences, enhancing community livability throughout the state and
inspiring outdoor exploration for years to come."

Public Outreach Meeting Schedule
�� Tues., April 4: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (reception to 5:30 p.m.)
Southern Oregon University, Ashland
�� Wed., April 12: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (reception to 5:30 p.m.)
Venue 252, Eugene
�� Thurs., April 13: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (reception to 5:30 p.m.)
White Stag Building, Portland
�� Wed., May 3: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (lunch to 1 p.m.)
Blue Mountain Conference Center, La Grande
�� Thurs., May 4: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (reception to 5:30 p.m.)
The Riverhouse, Bend

Starting Fall 2017, Travel Oregon will continue to offer individuals
and organizations engagement opportunities three to four times per
year at various locations around the state. These engagements will
allow stakeholders to continue to develop relationships with one
another and to take collective action on priority strategies that will
enhance Oregon���s outdoor recreation industry.

For more information visit: Industry.TravelOregon.com/OregonOutdoorRecreation

Contacts:
Kristin Dahl, Travel Oregon
Vice President, Destination Development
Kristin@TravelOregon.com | 971.717.6201

Scott Bricker, Travel Oregon
Destination Development Manager
SBricker@TravelOregon.com | 917.717.6185 ���Oregon Outdoor Recreation
Initiative_Statewide Public Outreach Meeting A....pdf 321 KB���

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Kenji Sugahara
Executive Director
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Phone: 503-278-5550
http://www.obra.org