Outdoor Industry Summit - Outdoor Products Series: Nov 3-4, 2022

1036 North 7th Street,Montrose CO 81401

04 November, 2022

Description

Join us at the Outdoor Industry Summit where we will focus on manufacturing of outdoor products. Our goal is to bring together decision-makers and problem solvers in the outdoor manufacturing industry to talk about the opportunities available in rural development. We will be highlighting companies and creators on the Western Slope of Colorado—but other regions and states are welcome! Learn from people who have actually done it!Bring together product creators, company founders, funders, and developersShare both pragmatic production concepts and visionary leadership ideals Finally, we will offer plenty of networking opportunities—through receptions, breakout sessions, and a major town hall meeting—to help you tap into the best kept secrets of production in our rural region. We understand that the vast majority of entrepreneurs in the outdoor products industry are entering the field because they are passionate about their outdoor pursuits. Our goal is to help you merge your company and personal missions to create a dynamic professional life. Registration fee includes: A welcome reception at Mayfly Outdoors on Thursday, Nov 3 w/cocktails & appetizersFriday, Nov 4 Conference w/ breakfast & lunchA full day of programming on Friday, Nov 4An amazing swag bagKEYNOTE SPEAKER - TOM BARNEYFORMER CEO, OSPREYCURRENT MANAGING DIRECTOR, ELEVENPINE Tom Barney served until mid-2016 as CEO of Osprey Packs in Cortez, Colorado. Tom led Osprey for over 15 years helping build the team, expand the product range, create worldwide distribution and grow Osprey into an important supplier to the outdoor, travel and cycling markets. Prior to Osprey Tom held various leadership roles at Royal Robbins, a designer of outdoor apparel. Tom held other senior roles in banking, General Mills and the Gallo Winery after graduating from Lawrence University in 1982 and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 1987. Tom currently serves as Managing Director of ElevenPine, a Boulder-based start-up of technical cycling apparel. Tom is a committed cyclist, hiker, paddler and golfer who loves living in Durango and enjoying life in Colorado. Between them Tom and wife Wendy have six children – Emily, Sarah, Molly, Will, Tom and Sam. Tom served two terms on the Board of the Outdoor Industry Association and currently sits on Boards or Councils of The Colorado 14’er Initiative, American Rivers, Lawrence University President’s Circle, Durango Parks and Recreation, Durango Creative District and Biblical Israel Ministry and Tours.