Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Ensuring the growth and success of the outdoor industry.  Founded in 1989, Outdoor Industry Association(OIA) is the premier trade association for companies in the active outdoor recreation business.  OIA seeks to ensure a healthy and diverse specialty retail and supply chain based on quality, innovation and service.  To this end, OIA works diligentyly to raise the standards of the industry, increase participation in outdoor recreation to strengthen business markets; provide support services to improve member profitablility; represent member interests in legislative/regulatry process; promote professional training and education; support innovation; and offer cost-saving member benefits.