2026 Press Releases
Shining a Light on What’s New
North Country Career Expo Connects Nearly 1,500 Students with New Hampshire Career Opportunities
Granite Outdoor Alliance brings outdoor careers and workforce resources to Lancaster Fairgrounds
September 15, 2026
LANCASTER, N.H. — Nearly 1,500 students from 36 schools across 4 counties connected with 100 employers at the North Country Career Expo on September 15 at Lancaster Fairgrounds, exploring career opportunities across the region. Granite Outdoor Alliance (GOA) helped bring New Hampshire’s outdoor economy into focus through outdoor employer participation, student engagement and an Employer Basecamp connecting businesses with workforce resources.
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Granite Outdoor Alliance Continues Rocktails & Streams Outdoor Networking Series at Cranmore
Afternoon combines outdoor recreation, professional networking, and regional collaboration in one of New Hampshire's premier outdoor destinations.
July 30, 2026
North Conway, NH – Following two sold-out events this summer, the Granite Outdoor Alliance (GOA) is bringing its Rocktails & Streams Summer Series to Cranmore Mountain Resort on Thursday, August 27, 2-6pm for an afternoon of outdoor recreation, networking, and conversation about the future of New Hampshire's outdoor economy.
Businesses Paddle into Portsmouth to Strengthen New Hampshire's Outdoor Economy
July 16, 2026
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – In a city proudly known as "The City of the Open Door," nearly 50 business professionals, nonprofit partners, and public officials from across the state gathered on Sagamore Creek this week as Granite Outdoor Alliance (GOA) launched the first event in its 2026 Rocktails & Streams series, an initiative designed to highlight New Hampshire's growing outdoor recreation economy through collaboration and business networking.
New Federal Data Confirms Outdoor Recreation as a Pillar of New Hampshire’s Economy
March 5, 2026
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its latest Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account data, reaffirming outdoor recreation as a primary economic driver in New Hampshire and across the nation.
Granite Outdoor Alliance Marks Five Years with New Impact Report and Vision for New Hampshire’s Outdoor Economy
March 13, 2026
Granite Outdoor Alliance (GOA) today released its five-year impact report, marking an important milestone for the statewide organization and highlighting the growing role of outdoor recreation in New Hampshire’s economy, workforce, communities, and quality of life.
Granite Outdoor, Bernstein Shur Form Strategic Policy Partnership
March 18, 2026
Partnership supports GOA’s strategic planning year, advancing policy capacity, workforce development, and long-term economic growth for New Hampshire’s outdoor economy.
Granite Outdoor Alliance Announces NH Outdoor Industry Day 2026: “The Barn Raiser” June 10th in Plymouth
May 14, 2026
Granite Outdoor Alliance (GOA), New Hampshire’s outdoor business alliance representing more than 130 businesses, nonprofits, and industry supporters, will host Outdoor Industry Day 2026: The Barn Raiser on Wednesday, June 10, from 5-8:30pm, at The Barn on the Pemi in Plymouth, bringing together businesses, nonprofits, public partners, and industry leaders from across New Hampshire’s outdoor economy.
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Cirque Series Expands High-Vertical Mountain Race in Northeast
National trail running series returns to New Hampshire June 13 with rugged Franconia Notch course, local outdoor brands, and festival-style finish.
May 28, 2026
Cirque Series will return to New Hampshire on Saturday, June 13, bringing one of the country’s premier mountain running events to Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park. The Cannon Mountain race opens Cirque Series’ 2026 New England schedule, which also includes stops at Killington Resort in Vermont on June 27 and Jay Peak Resort in Vermont on September 26.
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Sold-Out Outdoor Industry Day Highlights Momentum of New Hampshire’s $4.2 Billion Outdoor Economy
200 industry leaders, businesses, nonprofits, state officials, public agencies, and community partners gather to celebrate New Hampshire's outdoor sector
June 12, 2026 (Plymouth, NH)
Granite Outdoor Alliance’s Outdoor Industry Day 2026: The Barn Raiser brought together 200 business leaders, nonprofits, public officials, educators, recreation providers, and community partners for a sold-out evening celebrating the strength, visibility, and growing momentum of New Hampshire’s outdoor economy. The sector contributes more than $4.2 billion annually to the state economy and supports more than 33,000 jobs.
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Governor Ayotte Continues State Recognition of Outdoor Industry Day
State recognition builds on last year’s proclamation and highlights the continued growth of New Hampshire’s $4.2 billion outdoor recreation economy.
June 3, 2026 – Continuing the momentum of the 2025 proclamation, Governor Kelly Ayotte will officially recognize June 10, 2026, as New Hampshire Outdoor Industry Day, highlighting the outdoor sector’s growing role in the state’s economy, workforce, and community vitality.
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Granite Outdoor Alliance Launches 2026 Rocktails & Streams Summer Series
Annual summer business networking series brings together professionals through outdoor experiences
July 2, 2026 (Portsmouth, NH)
Following a sold-out Outdoor Industry Day that brought together more than 200 business leaders, nonprofit partners, educators, and public officials from across New Hampshire, Granite Outdoor Alliance (GOA) is inviting community members, young professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and business leaders to kick off its 2026 Rocktails & Streams series with an afternoon of paddling, networking, and local connections on the Seacoast.
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