About Outdoor Industry Association Based in Boulder, Colo., with offices in Washington, D.C., Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the leading trade association for the outdoor industry and the title sponsor of Outdoor Retailer. OIA supports the growth and success of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers of outdoor recreation apparel, footwear, equipment and services. For more information, go to outdoorindustry.org or call 303.444.3353. About Southwick Associates, Inc. For over 20 years, Southwick Associates has been the leader in quantifying the economic benefits of outdoor recreation, and fish and wildlife economics and statistics. Southwick Associates also helps companies understand their position in the outdoor market and the products in greatest demand by consumers. Experienced and dependable, Southwick Associates provides the insights and intelligence needed to succeed in the outdoor market. www.southwickassociates.com 4909 PEARL EAST CIRCLE, SUITE 300 BOULDER CO 80301 | 303.444.3353 outdoorindustry.org Take It Outside for American Jobs and a Strong Economy Photo Credits: Cover left: © Eric Marchand – lileimaginair.com Page 2 right: Steven McBride Page 4 left: courtesy, REI Page 8: Kennan Harvey
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