Exploring Outdoor Recreation as a Component of Economic Diversification
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Join the BRECC National Network for a conversation on outdoor recreation as a viable component to build a robust, diverse local economy. Learn more about research trends linked to outdoor recreation economic development, small business ecosystems and resources that could support coal communities. Participants will learn from a collective of rural communities, all located in or near a national forest region, working together towards economic growth and quality of life while striving to maintain their unique cultural identities.
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Speakers
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Chris Perkins
Senior Director, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
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Josh Nease
Executive Director, Mon Forest Towns
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Leenah Hegazy
Leadership Programs Manager
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Grace Blanchard
Program Manager – Resilient Economies & Communities