Businesses, nonprofits, and professionals whose core work is rooted in the outdoors. This includes gear makers, outfitters, retailers, trail builders, conservation groups, guides, and more. Benefits include:

• Visibility as part of the core outdoor economy in Virginia’s mountains.
• Access to networking, business development, and collaboration opportunities.
• Invitations to industry roundtables and Collective events.
• Opportunities to showcase products, services, or expertise.
• Inclusion in member directory and promotional highlights.

Businesses, nonprofits, and professionals whose core work is rooted in the outdoors. This includes gear makers, outfitters, retailers, trail builders, conservation groups, guides, and more. Benefits include:

• Visibility as part of the core outdoor economy in Virginia’s mountains.
• Access to networking, business development, and collaboration opportunities.
• Invitations to industry roundtables and Collective events.
• Opportunities to showcase products, services, or expertise.
• Inclusion in member directory and promotional highlights.

Businesses, nonprofits, and professionals whose core work is rooted in the outdoors. This includes gear makers, outfitters, retailers, trail builders, conservation groups, guides, and more. Benefits include:

• Visibility as part of the core outdoor economy in Virginia’s mountains.
• Access to networking, business development, and collaboration opportunities.
• Invitations to industry roundtables and Collective events.
• Opportunities to showcase products, services, or expertise.
• Inclusion in member directory and promotional highlights.

Organizations and service providers who strengthen the outdoor economy through areas like finance, marketing, tourism, hospitality, law, media, and economic development. Benefits include:

• Connection to the outdoor industry through partnerships and cross-promotion.
• Recognition as a community supporter in Collective communications.
• Invitations to networking events and roundtables.
• Opportunities to share services and expertise with outdoor industry members.
• Listing in member directory.

Organizations and service providers who strengthen the outdoor economy through areas like finance, marketing, tourism, hospitality, law, media, and economic development. Benefits include:

• Connection to the outdoor industry through partnerships and cross-promotion.
• Recognition as a community supporter in Collective communications.
• Invitations to networking events and roundtables.
• Opportunities to share services and expertise with outdoor industry members.
• Listing in member directory.

Organizations and service providers who strengthen the outdoor economy through areas like finance, marketing, tourism, hospitality, law, media, and economic development. Benefits include:

• Connection to the outdoor industry through partnerships and cross-promotion.
• Recognition as a community supporter in Collective communications.
• Invitations to networking events and roundtables.
• Opportunities to share services and expertise with outdoor industry members.
• Listing in member directory.

Outdoor enthusiasts and community champions who want to connect, support, and contribute to the growth of Virginia’s outdoor culture. Benefits include:

• Be part of a movement advancing outdoor recreation in Virginia.
• Invitations to Collective events, forums, and volunteer opportunities.
• Recognition as an individual supporter of the outdoor economy.
• The chance to connect with like-minded enthusiasts and advocates.

Partners who step in at a higher level to amplify their impact, gain visibility, and help expand the reach and resources of the Collective. Benefits include:

• Recognition on the Collective’s website and in newsletters as a supporting sponsor.
• Logo/name displayed at select events and programs.
• Social media thank-you post highlighting sponsorship.
• Networking access with industry members and supporting businesses.

Partners who step in at a higher level to amplify their impact, gain visibility, and help expand the reach and resources of the Collective. Benefits include:

• All Blue Ridge benefits, plus:
• Featured spotlight in one newsletter and on social media.
• Opportunity to provide promotional materials at an event.
• Recognition during Collective meetings, forums, or roundtables.
• Access to early partnership opportunities (e.g., co-branded initiatives, programs).

Partners who step in at a higher level to amplify their impact, gain visibility, and help expand the reach and resources of the Collective. Benefits include:

• All Summit benefits, plus:
• Prominent logo placement on Collective communications (website, newsletter, event signage).
• Category exclusivity where possible (only one sponsor per industry/service).
• Opportunity to collaborate on a program, project, or advocacy initiative.
• Invitation to participate in a sponsor-only strategy session with Collective leadership.

Partners who step in at a higher level to amplify their impact, gain visibility, and help expand the reach and resources of the Collective. Benefits include:

• Permanent recognition as a Founding Sponsor in all Collective materials (website, newsletters, event signage, and promotional collateral).
• Highest-level logo placement and priority recognition at all events and programs.
• Featured story/spotlight in Collective communications.
• Exclusive invitation to an annual Founders Roundtable with Collective leadership to help shape strategy and direction.