We know the importance and value outdoor recreation brings to Pennsylvania.
We know about the well-being and quality of life benefits it brings to communities; however, less is known about how the outdoor recreation industry is powerful contributor to Pennsylvania’s economy.
We’re ready to change that.
The outdoor industry contributes about $17 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy and supports more than 164,000 full-time jobs — earning Pennsylvanians $8 billion in wages and salaries.
While this sounds impressive, we know that there are real challenges facing the businesses and professionals that make up the outdoor recreation industry, and we’re ready to help!
Elevate is an initiative to lift the outdoor recreation industry by bringing together outdoor recreation providers, producers, and professionals to encourage a strong and unified voice for the outdoor industry to solve the challenges it is facing and make Pennsylvania a national leader in outdoor recreation.
We know that you are stronger together!
Who Makes Up the Outdoor Recreation Industry?
Identifying who makes up our outdoor recreation industry is the first step with which your help is needed.
If you own a coffee shop next to a trail, provide overnight lodging to outdoor recreation users, or have a restaurant or bar that caters to trail users, you are an outdoor recreation business.
If you sell outdoor recreation equipment and vehicles, clothing and supplies, or own a repair shop for outdoor recreation equipment, you are an outdoor recreation business.
If you provide outdoor recreation experiences, put on events or festivals, or teach people outdoor recreation skills, you are an outdoor recreation business.
If you manufacture or distribute outdoor recreation equipment, clothing, food, and drink, you are an outdoor recreation business.
If you are creating content, providing services, or developing infrastructure to get people outside, you are an outdoor recreation business.
We Need to Hear from You!
If you fit into any of these categories, please fill out the survey at the Elevate Outdoors Pennsylvania website by December 31, 2024.
This survey will tell us about your business and operations and what you need to grow and prosper.
The information will be used to communicate with the outdoor recreation industry about the steps being taken to elevate the industry and further grow the importance of the outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania.
Never before has there been a more powerful opportunity to shape the future of Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry — engage in Elevate!
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