News and updates from the Outdoor Gear Builders and friends.
The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC (OGB) - a 30+ brand collective based in Western North Carolina (WC) - are part of a brand new $940k funding initiative from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Program. The grant consists of $940,000 investment from the ARC matched with $787,000 in local funds for a total of $1.7m+, and will be used to help expand WNC’s outdoor recreation industry and to support economic development across rural areas.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC (OGB) - a 30+ brand strong collective - have unveiled their 2018 Western North Carolina Outdoor Industry Manufacturing Census demonstrating exciting growth in nearly every area. The census, with information from 33 members of the alliance, provides a snapshot of the current size and economic impact of this growing industry, and along with previous censuses can be used to measure the growth and trends in the industry over time.
A record 12 brands from the Outdoor Gear builders of WNC will show at Outdoor Retailer
Read MoreTwo days of fun, gear, and spending time outdoors condensed into just a few minutes! Thanks to Adventure in a Backpack for documenting the OGB's first Press Camp adventures!
Read MoreThe Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC are tremendously excited about North Carolina's new Outdoor Recreation Director, a new position and office in the NC Department of Commerce starting in January 2018.
Read MoreWhether you’re on the look out for the perfect holiday gift for the outdoors adventurer in your life, or you're shopping to treat yourself this year, you don't have to look much further than right here in Western Carolina. From climbing equipment, to snuggly sustainable apparel, to new boats, welcome to your home-grown holiday gift guide by the Outdoor Gear Builders!
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