OR Accepting Applications for Made in America Showcase

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer announced that they will again partner to present the Made in America Product Showcase at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015, held August 5-8, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT.  The Made in America Product Showcase will feature products from Outdoor Retailer exhibiting brands that manufacture product in the United States.

Benefits include:

Inclusion in the Made in America showcase display,Inclusion in the Made In America Product Guide, distributed at the showcase and throughout Outdoor Retailer.

Advertising placement in the new International Buyers Program (IBP), Exhibitor Interest Directory.

Inclusion in various OIA digital platforms before, during and after Outdoor Retailer.

The option to participate in Made in the America donation fundraiser, benefitting the Outdoor Foundation.

In recognition of the growing interest in U.S. manufacturing, the showcase was launched to share the story of companies who source domestically. The platform has helped raise the profile of domestic manufacturers at Outdoor Retailer, while educating exhibitors, retailers and media about ongoing opportunities within the outdoor industry.

Companies can APPLY NOW to be considered for the program and will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.  The showcase will be located near the east entrance of the Salt Palace Convention Center and will include educational materials about participating companies and their products. There are only 30 spots available, interested brands are encouraged to apply quickly to ensure a spot in the showcase.

To be included in IBP directory ad, brands must submit to participate in the Made in America Showcase no later than Wednesday, June 24, 2015.

Gear donation fundraiser participants must submit a 25-word description, donation amount and image of their product by Tuesday, July 7th 2015.

The final deadline for showcase applications is Tuesday, July 7th 2015.To learn more about the showcase and to apply, CLICK HERE.