Letter from the Director
Dear NVOBC members and NV outdoor community,
Happy New Year! It is crazy that 2025 is already upon us. I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season and have some exciting things to look forward to in Q1.
I’ve got some great local and federal news to share below, as well as a member benefit announcement! Be sure to check out the whole newsletter so you don’t miss out on the updates 🙂
Stay warm, and get outside!
Sincerely,
Mandi Elliott
Executive Director, Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition
Member Spotlight
Our Member Spotlight this month is Wyldflower Nomad!
Our newest NVOBC Member, Wyldflower Nomad, is a woman-owned and woman-focused apparel shop. Designed to fill a void in women’s outdoor adventure apparel, Wyldflower Nomad creates fun, bold, and inspiring clothing pieces that make their customers feel confident and comfortable on their adventures!
Visit Wyldflower Nomad online and check out their catalog!
New Member Benefit!
The NVOBC is announcing a new member benefit that will simplify sharing content, news, and updates from our members!
We have created a Dropbox folder that has been shared with all active members of the Coalition. This folder can be used to upload any photos, videos, press releases, etc. that you’d like the NVOBC to share on socials!
Once you’ve uploaded the content to the dropbox, Mandi will reach out to you to confirm the information for the post. Then, it will be shared with our audience!
Not a member yet? Join here!
Upcoming Events
Whether you’re an athlete or a business looking to market, this event is for you!
Turf Wars Kickball is coming to Vegas next summer, and they looking for sponsors and vendors. Check out their website to learn more information about their event!
Event Name: Turf Wars Vegas | Midnight Madness
Event Date: June 19th-21st 2025
Event Location: 628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
If you are interested in getting your business involved, email Arion at arion.herbert@playmarsports.com
Industry Pulse
The EXPLORE Act Passed the Senate!
With only a few weeks to spare, the U.S. Senate passed the EXPLORE Act!
The EXPLORE Act has been in the works for over a decade, and will push progress in infrastructure, improve access, increase recreation activities on public land.
Some pieces of the EXPLORE Act are as follows:
- BOLT – The Biking on Long Distance Trails Act
- PARC – The Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act
- SOAR – The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act
- FICOR – Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation
Read more here.
Local News
Rural Tourism Pitch Competition is Back!
The second annual Rural Tourism Pitch Competition is on the calendar for March 2025!
Put together by Travel Nevada, the Nevada SBDC, and the NVOBC, the Rural Tourism Pitch Competition will consist of a weekend course, the pitch at Rural Roundup, and a $20,000 prize for the winner!
Dates and times are coming soon, so stay tuned.
If you’re interested in participating, email amanda.elliott@unlv.edu
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NATIONAL MONUMENTS PROTECT COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES
The NVOBC is disappointed in the "Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act" introduced by Rep Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Rep Celeste Maloy (UT-02).
The proposed legislation would strip presidential authority to designate national monuments, which would in turn damage economic opportunity for outdoor recreation communities. It is a gross misconception that public land limits economic opportunity- A report from Headwaters Economics shows the consistent improvement of local economies in communities with National Monuments.
"The study found no evidence that designating these national monuments prevented economic growth. Instead, trends in key economic indicators such as population, employment, personal income, and per capita income either continued or improved in each of the regions surrounding the national monuments."
-The Economic Importance of National Monuments to Communities
The NVOBC urges Representatives Amodei and Maloy to reconsider the effect this legislation will have on rural and outdoor communities.
The NVOBC is excited to share some content from our member Silver Tree Films!
Silver Tree Films is a Las Vegas based production company directed by native Las Vegan Benjamin C Robertson. They have experience filming in Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah, Washington, and Poland. Primarily, Silver Tree Films makes films, short films, commercials, documentaries, sports related material, website videos, and photography. They work hard to make the highest quality product for their clients.
If you're looking for someone to create video content for you, reach out to Ben!
#nevadaoutdoors #nevadaoutdoorbusiness #nevadaoutdoorbusinesscoalition #outdoorindustry #nevadabusiness #outdoorrecreation #outdooreconomy #outdoorcontent
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Looking forward to this great discussion!
2 years ago, @POTUS signed the biggest climate investment in history - and it's working! It's boosting outdoor recreation, creating good jobs, improving public health, & cutting climate pollution! Let's continue to build on these achievements! #ClimateWinsHere #OutdoorRecreation
Lee Canyon opens downhill mountain bike park for summer, fall seasons https://news3lv.com/features/arc-las-vegas/lee-canyon-opens-downhill-mountain-bike-park-for-summer-fall-seasons
Starting this Friday, May 24th Lee Canyon will be transitioning to our summer hours... Open 7 days a week from 10a to 6p!
NATIONAL MONUMENTS PROTECT COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES
The NVOBC is disappointed in the "Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act" introduced by Rep Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Rep Celeste Maloy (UT-02).
The proposed legislation would strip presidential authority to designate national monuments, which would in turn damage economic opportunity for outdoor recreation communities. It is a gross misconception that public land limits economic opportunity- A report from Headwaters Economics shows the consistent improvement of local economies in communities with National Monuments.
"The study found no evidence that designating these national monuments prevented economic growth. Instead, trends in key economic indicators such as population, employment, personal income, and per capita income either continued or improved in each of the regions surrounding the national monuments."
-The Economic Importance of National Monuments to Communities
The NVOBC urges Representatives Amodei and Maloy to reconsider the effect this legislation will have on rural and outdoor communities.
The NVOBC is excited to share some content from our member Silver Tree Films!
@silvertreefilmsben is a Las Vegas based production company directed by native Las Vegan Benjamin C Robertson. They have experience filming in Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah, Washington, and Poland. Primarily, Silver Tree Films makes films, short films, commercials, documentaries, sports related material, website videos, and photography. They work hard to make the highest quality product for their clients.
If you`re looking for someone to create video content for you, reach out to Ben!
#nevadaoutdoors #nevadaoutdoorbusiness #nevadaoutdoorbusinesscoalition #outdoorindustry #nevadabusiness #outdoorrecreation #outdooreconomy #outdoorcontent
NVOBC Members are making history! Check out our newsletter (you know where the link is!) to learn more.
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We love an unexpected girls night! (There were guys there too, just not pictured 😝 )
Our Summit Social was a fantastic success! Lots of new faces and friendships, and some great food and drink from our member Aspire Coffee House!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and we can`t wait to do it again soon 🤩
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We`ve SOLD OUT!
Thank you everyone for your excitement about our Outdoor Industry Mixer! If you missed it this time, don`t worry, there are more to come 😁
Are you interested in hosting a Summit Social at your location? Email mandi@nvobc.org to see how we can partner!
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We are two days away from our Summit Social! Get your tickets using the link in our bio!
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We are one week away from our Summit Social! Grab some fantastic food and drink from @aspirecoffeehouse and chat with us about all things outdoors in Nevada.
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