S5 Ep.19 - Brad Garmon, Executive Director, Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office

From skateboards to hunting blinds, fly fishing gear to motorcycles — Brad Garmon is hitting the road across Michigan, connecting with outdoor recreation entrepreneurs who are building, innovating, and making things happen!

As we continue our series Around Michigan in Under 30 Minutes, we talk with Brad Garmon, Executive Director of the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. He discusses how the office is charged with supporting and growing the outdoor recreation lifestyle economy of the Great Lakes State, as well as recognizing that a strong and vibrant outdoor recreation economy provides positive impacts for the health and well-being of Michigan’s people, natural resources, and communities.

The Office is a joint project of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and works alongside outdoor recreation businesses and organizations to create outdoor industry jobs and innovative products, train and attract talent, and improve outdoor access for all.