Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, announced the initial wave of content and schedule for the IBD Summit at Interbike retail education track at Interbike 2018.
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Surf Cup Sports Becomes 100th SDSI Member
San Diego Sport Innovators signed the youth sporting event organizer as its 100th member company.

Haibike Named First E-Bike Sponsor Of Sea Otter Classic
The German brand, which partnered with Bosch to sponsor the festival’s first e-bike race this year, plans to greatly expand its demo fleet and expo space in 2017.
Colorado Businesses Urge Action On Climate Change
Outdoor Industry Association and 77 other Colorado businesses released an open letter Tuesday stating the need for elected officials who believe in the science of climate change and have plans to take action.
Wyoming Governor Convenes Outdoor Rec Task Force
Gov. Matt Mead has followed the lead of counterparts in Utah and Colorado by announcing plans to promote the outdoor recreational industry in his state.
Specialized To Host Camber Outdoors Event Thursday
Specialized Bicycle Components will host the women’s networking event at its headquarters on Thursday, October 20.
EORA Reports 75 New Members In 2016
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association welcomed 75 new members in the first nine months of 2016 — a 39 percent increase over 2015’s new member total.

OIA Endorses Eight More Congressional Candidates
The Outdoor Industry Association Political Action Committee (OIAPAC) endorsed eight incumbents running for re-election to Congress this year.
Timberland Participates In Sustainatopia
In its second year participating in the conference, the outdoor lifestyle brand shared how it engages employees to participate in the company’s legacy of protecting and restoring the outdoors and supporting communities in which it operates.

Eurobike Moving To July In 2018
Messe Friedrichshafen will move Europe’s largest trade show for the bicycle industry up a full month in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events.
European Outdoor Group Expands Team
The trade group, which opened its membership to retailers in 2014, has hired two retail consultants and added a sustainability project manager to its staff.

OIA Endorses Gubernatorial Candidates In Vermont, Montana
These endorsements come as part of OIA’s growing focus on the role state and local governments can play to support its members as well as close-to-home recreation opportunities.
AAFA Calls For Alibaba To Be Re-listed As Notorious Market
In its letter, AAFA emphasized Alibaba’s failure to meet the USTR’s recommendations to prevent the sale of counterfeits on its platforms.
OIA Adds Eight Trade Advisory Council Members
OIATAC provides analysis and advises OIA and OIA members on international trade policy, including importing, exporting, U.S. manufacturing, and other relevant issues.
Conservation Alliance Grant Round Sets Records
The industry funded non-profit set a record for annual contributions by sending $820,000 to 23 organizations in its final round of grant disbursements for 2016.