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In the News: Update on the State of the Industry

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Since spring, OREI has been working in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) to track the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sprawling outdoor industry. After early data revealed widespread economic devastation, our most recent findings offer signs of recovery.

Media coverage shows how our research is shaping the conversation.

 

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The Denver Post reports:

"Business is starting to turn around for parts of the outdoor recreation industry, which has suffered during the pandemic not only from the shutdown of stores and manufacturing plants but also the closure of national and state parks, trails, marinas and other places where people recreate.

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"But many businesses are still struggling and could end up closing their doors permanently... The industry is advocating for support in any additional coronavirus relief aid from Congress."

 

Other coverage:

FOX31 Denver KDVR-TV

The Outdoor Wire

Fishing Tackle Retailer

Vail Daily

Colorado Politics

National Parks Traveler

The Gazette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media inquiries

If your publication would like to feature a CORE program, student or instructor, please contact Meredith Morrice.

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