The PA Office of Outdoor Recreation is hosting a series of ten regional outdoor recreation industry works designed to help shape the future of recreation in Pennsylvania.

Each session will begin at 3:00 p.m. and includes a two-hour workshop, followed by a social hour.

The workshops aim to:

-- Establish high-level priorities to best serve the industry.

-- Understand the unique priorities and needs of the industry sector and regions across the state.

-- Expand the statewide network of outdoor recreation industry businesses and stakeholders.

-- Build momentum and awareness to create an outdoor recreation industry alliance.

The workshops will give the outdoor recreation industry an opportunity to share ideas on the creation of a new, statewide industry alliance for outdoor recreation businesses.

Workshop Schedule

The workshops are scheduled to be held--

-- March 6: Bike Co, 1536 N American St, Philadelphia

-- March 11: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

-- March 12: Columbia Market House , 15 S 3rd St, Columbia, Lancaster County

-- March 13: Discover NEPA/Mericle Commercial RE, 100 Baltimore Dr, Wilkes-Barre

-- March 17: Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh

-- March 18: Omni Bedford Springs, 2198 Sweet Root Rd, Bedford

-- March 19: Tussey Mountain Ski & Recreation, 301 Bear Meadows Rd, Boalsburg, Centre County

-- March 20: New Trail Brewing Company, 240 Arch St Building 18, Williamsport

-- March 25: Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie

-- March 26: Denton Hill State Park with Denton Go, 80 Elm Hollow Rd, Ulysses, Potter County

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the PA Elevate website to learn more about resources available to help build Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation industry.

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[Posted: February 12, 2025]

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