The Outsiders Ball is on a roll with a full roster of Platinum Level sponsors, including Backpacker Magazine, Chaco, Confluence Watersports, Eddie Bauer, GORE-TEX, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, The North Face, Outside, Outdoor Industry Association, Outdoor Retailer, Vasque, SNEWS, The Conservation Fund, Thule and Wolverine Worldwide.


These Platinum Level sponsors will play host to interactive sessions and creative challenges taking place during the eclectic evening held at the Gallivan Center, a few blocks from the Salt Palace Convention Center, on July 30th.


Interactive sessions include industry ideation, where thought leaders will explore big ideas; story corps exchange, where outdoor icons as well as rising stars will share the stage; a project investment area and live auction, where attendees can kick in additional support for community grants; an artists corner, where the outdoors will show off its creative side; a Futurist Project build, where emerging leaders will take charge. In addition, great music, food and libations will be flowing freely. A full program of the nights events and activities will be released in the coming weeks.

 

Nearly selling out at the Platinum Level, The Outdoor Foundation is opening new sponsorship opportunities at the Bronze Level. For an investment of $2,500, brands and organizations can come on board in support of the industrys must-attend event of the year.

 

Though we havent reached our overall fundraising goal, were thrilled that we have full support at the Platinum Level, said Chris Fanning, executive director of The Outdoor Foundation, which was created by Outdoor Industry Association to grow youth participation in outdoor recreation. We hope that by adding a new level, additional companies will get involved in this important event and have a ball doing it!

 

Outsiders Ball will rally the industry around a single cause-fighting the growing divide between young people and nature. The event will kick off a multi-year, multi-million dollar campaign, raising $300,000 in support of Outdoor Nation and community projects across the U.S. Its expected to draw more than 500 industry leaders including executives, key retailers, members of the media and rising stars. For more information on sponsorship or to purchase tickets, visit www.outsidersball.org.