Maine Outdoor Brands

Maine is producing some of the best outdoor experiences and products in the world. Outdoor recreation is core to Maine - both in what it provides for residents and visitors, but also supporting Maine's economy. The future is bright for Maine.  Video by 360 Media Ventures

Congratulations to the University of Maine at Farmington and the Outdoor Recreation Business Administration program - one of the premier undergraduate programs for the #outdoorindustry in the country. ORBA and the Alpine Operations Certificate graduates have gone on to jobs at L.L.Bean, Old Town Canoe, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Sugarloaf, Saddleback Maine Ski Area, Boyne Resorts, and more. This grant will help take the programs to the next level and strengthen opportunities for students to get internships and other work experience with Maine Outdoor Brands and our member companies. BTW, University of Maine at Farmington was just recognized by US News & World Report as one of the top colleges for "easy access to skiing, snowboarding and other snow sports". ⛷

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MOB is thrilled to announce that we have received a $100,000 Domestic Trade Grant from the Mills Administration and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development’s Domestic Trade Program, aimed at boosting the sales of Maine-made products nationwide. With this support, MOB will: - Expand our in-store “buy local” activations - Participate in trade shows - Offer technical assistance to emerging businesses - Launch an online storefront Since our founding, MOB has been dedicated to enhancing the visibility of local outdoor brands through collaborative marketing efforts, and we’re excited to expand these initiatives to benefit our members and Maine’s outdoor recreation economy this year. Congratulations to our members Maine Fly Company, Grain Surfboards, Guided Makers, and Marin Skincare for also receiving grants! Thank you to the Mills Administration and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development for their continued support of Maine’s outdoor industry. Read more about our exciting plans here: https://lnkd.in/effd-uqs

Team Maine at Outdoor Retailer! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth in Salt Lake City to meet with exhibiting Maine brands: Bijou Build, Survue, Brant & Cochran, and Flowfold. Our collaborative booth model in partnership with the The Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation helps emerging brands and entrepreneurs access the show and allows us to work together to shine a spotlight on Maine and our $3.3B outdoor recreation economy. We were also able to feature products from other MOB members Good To-Go, Mainers, FLYN, Sambob– Sambob.biz, Solvitall via Maine Standard Biofuels, and Hyperlite Mountain Gear, and connect with members and partners L.L.Bean, Dirigo & Co, Founded Outdoors, Outdoor Industry Association.

Did you catch Opolis Optics / StokedPlastics premium eyewear and sustainable performance plastic brand, on NPR's How I Built This with Guy Raz podcast? Tune in to hear founder James Merrill share their brand journey in an Advice Line episode with Guy Raz: https://lnkd.in/e2c3XJVg

We’re thrilled to announce a tailored 4-part virtual workshop series April 24 - May 15 crafted in collaboration between Maine Outdoor Brands and Founded Outdoors, designed specifically for Maine’s outdoor startup founders & entrepreneurs. Topics range from defining your brand and target customer, to industry trends, outdoor business strategy, go-to-market strategy, customer acquisition, and SEO. This free series is open to all Maine outdoor industry founders & entrepreneurs. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEGkKWYK

🎉 THREE CHEERS FOR MAINE! The Maine Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a $30 million trails bond for design, development and maintenance of trails statewide. The House voted 133-6 and the Senate voted 29-3, demonstrating huge bipartisan support for outdoor recreation. “The Maine Trails Bond will help reaffirm Maine’s status as a national leader in outdoor recreation and further boost our $3 billion outdoor recreation economy. Investments in trails are an investment in our entire state, helping make Maine a desirable place to live, work, visit, and do business. Our outdoor brand and our outdoor industry will be strengthened by the Maine Trails Bond.” - Jenny Kordick, Executive Director, Maine Outdoor Brands The next step is for Governor Janet Mills to sign the bill and put the measure on the ballot for approval for Maine voters in November.

Our April newsletter...come for the incredible eclipse photo from Brian Threlkeld and stay for the latest news in Maine's outdoor industry including: 1. A new program we're launching with Founded Outdoors for outdoor entrepreneurs in Maine 2. The latest happenings on the Maine Trails Bond, including photos from our event with REI 3. Details on our next networking event at Maine Fly Company Read on! https://lnkd.in/dzaSY2r5

Leading up to International Women’s Day, we're honored to celebrate the spirit of resilience and innovation embodied by the women shaping Maine's outdoor scene. Our female-founded giveaway is about recognizing the remarkable contributions of women in outdoor spaces. Join Maine Outdoor Brands in spotlighting 13 female-founded brands driving change and empowerment in our community. And, while you're at it, enter to win! Giveaway runs until International Women’s Day, March 8. For entry details and to explore each of these women-driven brands, visit mobcontest.com One winner will receive: - 2-night, all-inclusive stay at Red River Camps - Private sea kayak to an oyster farm & tasting with registered Maine guide Alice Bean Andrenyak from NaviTour - Women’s canoe and yoga weekend at Umbagog Lake with Mahoosuc Guide Svc from NaviTour - Custom birding experience with BlackBird Guide Services from NaviTour - Paddling adventure on the mighty Penobscot River with Skyline Maine Adventures' registered Maine guide Danielle Dorrie and Penobscot Nation and tribal guide Chris Francis from NaviTour - Fly tying vice and tools from Selene's Fly Shop - Three hats by FLYN artist Flyn Costello - Rugged Roll Top Backpack from Rugged Seas - Copy of Guidebook 01: Outdoor Recreation from Maine the Way - Heated seat cushion from Huga Heat - Print & sticker pack from Hills & Trails - Pair of snowskants from Pyxie - 5 class pass for outdoor yoga classes with Ashley Flowers Yoga - $75 e-gift card from Arctic Lynx Maternity - First Aid Kit and a Mini Med Kit from Oterra Designs - “It’ll Fish” hat and sticker pack from Confluence Collective