It’s time to organize, not to panic.

Letter from the Director

Dear NVOBC members and NV outdoor community,

It’s been a chaotic few weeks for our community. There’s a lot of information coming at us at a rapid pace, only to be rescinded or changed hours later. For our friends at the National Park Service, our friends who have federally funded projects and staff, for our friends who have worked tirelessly on conservation efforts that are now in jeopardy, we see you. We are here for you. We are advocating with you.

At the NVOBC, our priority is to support the OREC business community and public land access we depend on. For the foreseeable future, that means advocating against the intrusion on public land and sharing legislative information with you.

Thanks to our advisory board member, Tom Clark, we have access to legislative information that affects our industry. We will be adding a new segment to this newsletter discussing Nevada legislature as it happens.

Please know that the line of communication is open, and if there are things that you feel concerned about, please let us know.

Sincerely,
Mandi Elliott
Executive Director, Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition

Member Spotlight

Our Member Spotlight this month is Tom Clark Solutions!

TCS is one of our founding members, literally, and assists us with advocating at the state level for our public lands. In fact, Tom is a huge reason why the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation exists!

We are thankful that he is in our corner, and we will be passing along important information to you all as it happens.

Visit Tom Clark Solutions online to learn more about their efforts.

New Member Benefit!

Don’t forget to utilize our new member benefit! We want to share your content, events, and stories.

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!

Stay Informed, Not Overwhelmed

We cannot make meaningful strides towards our goals if we are overwhelmed and exhausted.

Here are a few strategies we can use to stay informed about what’s going on in our government and in our communities without experiencing information overload:

Do
Focus on topics that matter to you, and allow yourself to have just a headline-level awareness of other issues unless they genuinely interest you.
Work on developing healthier habits, such as meditation or journaling, to help you disconnect from the news and improve your well-being.
Consider switching to print news to reduce anxiety and regain focus — it’s less distracting and offers more agency over what you read.

Don’t
Allow mindless scrolling to dictate your day; be intentional about when and how you engage with news.
Get caught up in social media reactions to the news — read the stories directly to avoid unnecessary anxiety.
Succumb to sensationalism; instead, channel feelings of worry and concern about political issues into meaningful action.

If you’d like to read more, visit the Harvard Business Review

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