News Release:
Vermont Governor Phil Scott To Speak At National Outdoor Recreation Conference
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Vermont Business Magazine's website.
Keynote speakers and award recipients have been announced for the 2018 National Outdoor Recreation Conference - which is to be held in Burlington, Vermont April 23 to 26 - including U.S. Congressman Peter Welch, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, and Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger.
“Building Resilient Communities, Economies and Environments” is the theme of the four-day conference, that brings together 250 outdoor recreation professionals from across the nation for learning, networking, celebrating excellence and mentoring of the next generation of outdoor recreation professionals. The outdoor show/conference will take place at the Main Street Landing Conference Center. A silent auction and awards dinner honoring Vermont’s Representative to Congress, Peter Welch, at the University of Vermont Davis Center, as well as a factory tour, senior leadership presentation, and reception at the iconic Vermont company, Burton Snowboards are on the schedule to impress guests.
Following the Governor’s opening remarks, a panel of Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) Steering Committee members and staff will speak about their recommendations and initial work in strengthening stewardship of natural resources, increasing participation in outdoor recreation, and expanding business opportunities. Monday afternoon will conclude with the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) National Leadership Award presentation to Vermont’s Representative Peter Welch for his leadership on the Outdoor Recreation and Jobs Economic Impact Act of 2016.
For the full press release on the Conference, visit Vermont Business Magazine.