Marathon Sessions

The Piton is brewing it's opinion on how we feel about Outdoor Retailer moving to July... but in the meantime, check out OIA's working sessions at the upcoming show. The Boulder "Enviro" workgroup  generated a lot of hateful email to this site. To companies that were feeling left out, excluded, or ignored... here is you chance to get involved.

It's our opinion that these events are worse than  un-medicated trips to the dentist, but we have to give credit to the people that endure the pain. From what we have seen, they are filled with hard working, well meaning people who are trying to make a difference (as well as network themselves into new jobs!).

Thanks to AO at OIA for reaching out!

Over the past eight months, Outdoor Industry Association Working Groups have been working diligently to address major issues affecting our industry.  The groups are bringing an unprecedented six working group meetings to this summer’s Outdoor Retailer show covering important areas such as fair labor and corporate social responsibility, sustainability, product standards, and new business technologies.  These seminars will be can’t-miss events for any business seeking to learn and share ideas and maintain a competitive and successful business.

WORKING GROUP SCHEDULE

Eco Working Group Meeting, Tuesday, August 7, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Fair Labor Seminar, Friday, August 10, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Business to Business Working Group Meeting, Saturday, August 11, 7:30 – 9:00 am
Eco Working Group Seminar, Saturday, August 11, 7:30 – 9:00 am
Fair Labor Working Group Meeting, Saturday, August 11, 11:00 am  – 1:00 pm
ASTM Working Group – Sleeping Bag, Backpack, and Tent Standards, Saturday, August 11, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

All outdoor industry members are invited to participate. 
RSVP required to info@outdoorindustry.org

Comments

[Darren]

Is it safe?

[graham]

thank god the sleeping bag working group is in the afternoon...

the last couple of times, it's been at 7am. talk about the pain.