Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) provides a central point of resources at the state level for the diverse communities that rely on the continued health of the outdoor recreation economy. OREC's mission is to champion people to come to life through Colorado’s great outdoors. Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry accounts for $13.9 billion in value-added (GDP) annually and contributed 130,000 direct jobs in 2022. According to the 2017 SCORP report, 92% of Colorado residents participate in outdoor recreation each year. Colorado’s outdoor economy contributes to a higher quality of life, making people and communities happier and healthier. We are privileged to live in a state that has no rival when it comes to our iconic natural landscapes. From our 22 million acres of public land, 105,344 miles of rivers, 690 peaks over 13,000 feet, and expansive vistas of prairies, mountain valleys, and desert canyons, these spaces are central to Colorado’s world-class recreation economy. Connect with Our Office OREC Programs and Funding Outdoor Industry Business Development : This program supports outdoor recreation business development through shows, and trade and investment missions. Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit : This annual event consists of networking, idea sharing, and expert discussions to build and sustain the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado. Colorado Outdoor Recreation Rural Technical Assistance Program : Partners teams of graduate students from the Masters of the Environment (MENV) program at CU Boulder with the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, CSU Extension, and the US EPA’s Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program to provide planning assistance for outdoor recreation and Main Street development for rural communities in Colorado. All Outdoor Recreation Programs Impact Areas Economic Development Advance economic prosperity for all of Colorado through the outdoor recreation industry. Conservation and Stewardship Engage the outdoor recreation industry in conservation, and sustainable and inclusive access to climate. Education and Workforce Training Support diverse and inclusive education and training pathways that will meet the needs of the outdoor recreation industry. Public Health and Wellness Improve the health and wellness of all Coloradans through outdoor recreation. Connect Further Follow us on social Follow us for regular updates related to the outdoor recreation economy. Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Sign up for email updates Sign up for email updates from the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office.

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