Strong, durable outdoor economies are built on intentional partnerships amongst the agencies, non-profit organizations, municipalities, volunteer groups, and businesses who get us outdoors and drive economic activity. We will introduce participants to the recently-launched Vermont CORE Toolkit, diving into tools intended to help users gain a deeper understanding of the ecosystem of local outdoor economy partners in Vermont. Participants will come away with actionable case studies and next steps to tap into local partner networks.
Learning Objectives:
Understand core outdoor economy concepts: People, Place, and Commerce
Identify and recall the key types of outdoor recreation economy partners.
Name the key steps for establishing and growing local outdoor recreation economy coalitions.
Presenters:
Jackie Dugger, VOREC Program Manager, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
Jackie serves as the Program Manager for the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC). In this role, she develops critical relationships between state agencies and public / private stakeholders working within Vermont’s outdoor recreation landscape. Her passion is fueled by a love for the outdoors, and she enjoys exploring her favorite places on skis, by foot or paddle and climbing up rocks. In addition to holding a Master’s of Environment and Community Planning from Antioch University Seattle, Jackie holds a BA in Anthropology from George Washington University and a Certificate in Planning for Effective Public Participation from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2).