Member Town Halls
Conversations That Shape Our Industry
AO Member Town Halls
America Outdoors Member Town Halls bring members together to discuss the issues shaping outfitting businesses and the outdoor recreation industry. These conversations help outfitters share experiences, learn from one another, stay informed, and strengthen the community. They also provide valuable member input that helps guide America Outdoors’ priorities and positions on emerging industry issues.
Held virtually throughout the year, these sessions are open to all America Outdoors members and are designed to encourage open conversation and collaborative problem-solving. Participation is free, and many discussions are guided by topics and questions submitted by members in advance.
Who Attends?
Member Town Halls are designed for professionals across the outfitting industry who want to stay connected to industry conversations and peer insights.
These discussions are particularly valuable for outfitting business owners, operations managers, program leaders, and staff responsible for safety, staffing, or business strategy.
Members at all stages of their careers—from emerging operators to experienced industry leaders—are encouraged to participate.
What to Expect?
Member Town Halls are designed as open conversations rather than formal presentations. Sessions typically include peer-to-peer discussion, shared experiences from outfitters, and lightly facilitated dialogue led by AO staff or members. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share insights, and discuss the challenges and opportunities they are seeing in their businesses.
Town Hall conversations focus on timely issues affecting the outfitting industry. Topics often reflect current challenges, industry trends, or policy developments impacting outdoor recreation businesses.
- Staffing, seasonal hiring, and workforce challenges
- Risk management & insurance
- Business operations & pricing strategies
- Technology & systems
- Policy, public land-use & regulatory updates
- Marketing trends & guest expectations
Upcoming Member Town Halls
Town Hall discussions are often shaped by member feedback and current industry needs. Members are encouraged to submit ideas for future conversations or share challenges they would like the community to discuss by emailing [email protected].
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