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  • EXPLORE Act Passes Congress - Outfitters Express Gratitude

    Dec 19, 2024 03:46 PM

    Today, the EXPLORE Act passed the Senate on the Unanimous Consent calendar and now heads to the President's desk for signature and final enactment. Operators on US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal land management agencies will all benefit

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  • America Outdoors Announces 2024 Award Recipients

    This year, two members received the George and Pamela Wendt Industry Achievement Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement in the outdoor industry. Steven Foy and Don Roberts were each presented with an award by the president of America Outdoors (AO), David McGlashan. The Innovator Award, which recognizes individuals driving growth and creative initiatives in the outdoor industry, was given to Zeb Smith.

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  • 2024 America Outdoors Conference and Outfitter Expo Concludes in Chattanooga

    December 13, 2024 – America Outdoors Conference and Outfitter Expo successfully concluded today, bringing together more than 300 outfitters, industry experts, and speakers to delve into critical issues facing the outdoor industry today. Almost 90 exhibitors were on hand to showcase their goods and services.

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  • Bridging the Generational Divide: Motivating the Next Generation with a Mentor Mindset

    Substantial academic research has recently cast a light on the true motivators of young employees. The key lies in adopting a mentor mindset that nurtures the potential of younger workers, aligning their aspirations with your company’s growth.

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    Outfitter Spy - October 2024

    Oct 11, 2024 04:00 PM

    What can you expect in Outfitter Spy? Difficult, and sometimes silly, questions are asked by an anonymous Spy caller. Your team answers and is rated from 0-10 based on their response. The question: : “I have a special needs child. Can we still do your activity?”

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    The Power of Why: Building a Purpose-Driven Brand

    Oct 07, 2024 08:00 AM

    In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the "what" and "how" of our businesses—what services we offer and how we deliver them. But I've found that the real magic happens when we dig deeper and ask ourselves, "Why do we do what we do?" This idea was powerfully articulated by Simon Sinek in his book "Start With Why." He explains that it's not just about having a product or service that works; it's about having a purpose that resonates. When we understand our "why," we can discover ​

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  • Outfitter Support & Guidance following Hurricane Helene

    Oct 01, 2024 08:58 PM

    Hurricane Helene has certainly left it’s mark on eastern TN and western NC. People have lost their lives, their homes, and their entire livelihoods. Affected areas are still very much trying to get solid ground under their feet, still needing essential items like shelter, food, potable water, and fuel. If you are a commercial river outfitter or other seasonal business, we will try to address some of the insurance coverage questions you may have that can be unique to your situation.

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  • AO Statement - Relief Needed for Communities Hit by Helene

    Sep 29, 2024 12:33 PM

    Our hearts are with the many communities devastated by hurricane Helene, including those in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee that have been hit especially hard. In many cases the hardest hit areas are home to some of the most popular recreation river destinations in the Southeast including the French Broad, the Nantahala, Pigeon Creek, and the Chattooga all experienced significant flooding events.

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    Social Media Strategy Guide for Tour Operators

    Social media has become a crucial tool for tour operators like yourself to connect with your audience, build brand awareness, and drive engagement. Whether you currently have a presence on social media and post consistently, don’t have social channels at all and don’t know where to begin, or are somewhere in the middle, this guide will offer valuable insights for you!

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    Supporting Burned Out Employees

    Has anyone in your organization experienced burnout? This informative article addresses the topic and offers ideas for how to manage it.

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