Grassroots Outdoor Alliance

🌟 Congratulations to all 2024 Grassroots Annual Award Winners! 🌟 This week we held our awards program at Connect, honoring Grassroots Member Retailers, Vendor Partners, Sales Reps, and industry friends for their outstanding achievements in business, advocacy, community action, and philanthropy. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating the 2024 Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Annual Award winners! ⭐ 🏅 Troy Sicotte Sablle Stahl Erin Warren Charles Wise Sven Shiers Amy Garrahan Walt Bailey Mountain Hardwear Patagonia Alex Cavner Zach Branson Playmakers Athletic Footwear and Apparel April Peterson Mike Welch NEMO Equipment Salewa Stephen Goddard Brenda Mohr Tara Kuipers Emily White Todd Frank

Announcing the introduction of Grassroots Stories!! Our goal in this endeavor is simple, to surface critical conversations in the outdoor industry and to celebrate the amazing work of the retailers, vendors, and reps in our community. Thank you to all of you who took time to contribute your thoughts and ideas to this first edition. So without further ado, we invite you to dive in! Huge thank you to Drew Simmons, Doug Schnitzspahn, Dana Howe for your critical work in bringing this to life. And to all the contributors and journalists who shared your valuable insights and dove headfirst into these conversations: Heath Christensen, Andy Burke, Pack & Paddle, Jake Dickerson, Trail Creek Outfitters, Eugene Buchanan, Tracy Mayer, Berne Broudy, Andrew Kornylak, James Pollack, Brian Davidson, Dave Polivy, Alex Lauver, Emily White #specialtyretail #outdoorindustry #vivalaspecialty https://lnkd.in/gQ7D4PPM

Listen to Mayor Dave Polivy of Tahoe Mountain Sports offer up insight into Reno, Tahoe, and what its like to be civically involved in your local community on Episode #10, Part 1 of The Grassroots Podcast with Dana Howe. Hosted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/gWhDwh89

Announcing the list of nominees for the Grassroots 2024 Outdoor Specialty Awards!! Nominees were determined based on results from the 2023 Grassroots membership and vendor studies, sales and financial reporting, and feedback collected through various surveys. May the odds be ever your favor come June 9th when we announce the winners at Connect in Reno! #specialtyretail #vivalaspecialty https://lnkd.in/g3XhqZS5

Please join us in welcoming Helly Hansen as a Grassroots Outdoor Alliance vendor partner! #wholesalepartner https://lnkd.in/gJjBuFSS

Welcome to Grassroots vendor partnership Kari Traa!! #wholesalepartner https://lnkd.in/grtTe6xt

The stage is set for a productive gathering of the outdoor community in just a few weeks! Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno-Sparks Convention Center https://lnkd.in/edgmjMmW

Grassroots Connect gears up for return to Reno with traditionally strong retailer and brand attendance … and a few new twists! https://lnkd.in/g9qwvTgJ

New Podcast Episode is Live! Join Dana Howe and Gabe Maier as they dive back into the hot topic of Pfas in the Outdoor Industry. Together with expert guest James Pollack, they expand on the basics covered in Episode #3, exploring what retailers need to know and do to navigate the Pfas landscape in 2024 and beyond. From understanding the implications for inventory to gearing up for informed customer interactions, this episode equips listeners with actionable insights. Tune in for the latest updates on Pfas and its impact on the industry. https://lnkd.in/gnvJ9S6u

“This Connect show is our most important vehicle for meeting with vendors and the rest of our peers,” Millsaps said. “It’s a very important show for us.” We had an excellent time with our community last week at Connect & Discovery Marketplace. Thanks Bart Schaneman for taking the time to stop by! https://lnkd.in/gEya-ZA8