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New Adventure Recreation Company Launches

Sustainable Environment Associates (SEAS) and Adventure Entertainment Cos. have launched GoBOLD Adventures™, an adventure recreation design-builder, and operator. As the new adventure recreation company launches, GoBOLD is focused on new locations in several formats, from all-new destination facilities to augmentation of quality existing venues.

The convergence of these companies provides the comprehensive expertise in developing and operating adventure destinations. GoBOLD Adventures is comprised of international experts in multiple disciplines specializing in creating unique “bucket list” destinations. GoBOLD’s projects range from scenic natural destinations in the U.S., to national and regional parks, remote island resorts, and jungle or desert glamping.

The two companies each brings an extensive capability in outdoor recreation and facility operations. SEAS is associated with Pangaeon, through the leadership of international adventure recreation specialist, Paul Bierman-Lytle. The Adventure Entertainment Cos. LLC are an owned affiliate of StoneCreek Partners LLC. GoBOLD Adventures (GoBOLD Adventures.com) brings the development and facility management experiences of the two companies within one operating organization.

The GoBOLD Adventures website includes information about the company’s locations and career opportunities. As the new adventure recreation company launches, the company’s senior management intends a focus on expansion of the senior management and local rep teams for select global regions.

REI’s New Product Impact Standards

20.12.2020 Consumer Products Fresh Monitor, News about global real estate consulting, News about malls and shopping centers, News about outdoor recreation venues, News about tribal and first nation matters

REI’s new Product Impact Standards for 2021, now include diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements for companies wanting REI shelf space. The standards include the retailer’s core requirements as well as optional preferred attributes. REI is an American retail and outdoor recreation services corporation, organized as a consumers’ co-operative. The retailer sells sporting goods, camping gear, travel equipment, and clothing, as well as outdoor-oriented experiences, recreation activities, and courses.

Back in 2018, REI had originally devised its product standards to focus on ethical production practices and sustainability. As part of this update, REI has also added two new programs to its list of preferred attributes—a collection of voluntary business certifications that vendor brands are encouraged to pursue, such as for certifications for aspects of climate and environmental stewardship, chemicals management, and animal welfare.

REI’s product impact standards are part of the emerging interest among global investors to evaluate environmental, social and governance issues (so called ESG Investing) when investing and operating. REI’s dedication to sustainable and ethical production, diversity, equity, and inclusion are precisely what ESG Investing seeks to encourage.

According to an article by SNEWS, the outdoor recreation retailer consulted with brands of various sizes and product categories, as well as with more than a dozen DEI nonprofits, advocates, and ambassadors. The advice from such third-parties included feasibility considerations. SNEW is an outdoor industry publication of Pocket Outdoor Media Inc.

The full December 9, 2020 article by SNEWS is available at this link, along with with reference to the full document describing these REI standards: REI holds vendors accountable for climate and DEI practices with new product standards

Rep. Haaland Nominated to Lead Interior Dept.

Rep. Haaland Nominated for Interior Department

17.12.2020 Economic Development Growth Monitor, News about economic development, News about film studios and backlots, News about local government real estate, News about outdoor recreation venues, News about tribal and first nation matters, StoneCreek Partners News and Research

Rep. Haaland is nominated to lead the Interior Department. With Senate confirmation, Rep. Haaland will become the first Native American to serve as Cabinet secretary.

President-elect Joe Biden nominated Rep. Debra Haaland to helm the U.S. Department of the Interior, a federal agency forever linked with the history of Native Americans since the nation’s founding. The Albuquerque Journal has reported that Haaland’s nomination reflects Biden’s commitment to address the historical mistreatment of Native Americans including violations of treaty obligations.

The Interior Department administers roughly 500 million acres of public lands and plays a key policy role on tribal issues. In her role, Rep. Debra Haaland’s Interior Department will oversee two key tribal offices – the Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”) and the Bureau of Indian Education. The U.S. Interior Department was first established in 1849, actually established after the BIA was first established in 1824 – the oldest agency within the Department of the Interior.

Rep. Haaland is a Laguna Pueblo member and is well-known for her leadership roles in tribal government, administration, and economic development programs and enterprises. Laguna Pueblo is a federally-recognized tribe of Native American Pueblo people situated to the west of metro Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Laguna Pueblo tribal reservation includes approximately 500,000 acres of land situated in Cibola, Valencia, Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.

A full article regarding U.S. Rep. Haaland being nominated to lead the Interior Department, is available at the Albuquerque Journal: Haaland gets historic Cabinet nomination

Rep. Haaland is Nominated to Lead the Interior Department

The U.S. Interior Department administers roughly 500 million acres of public lands, involving a myriad of environmental, energy, and public access issues and concerns.

Conservation Act Passes Congress, Now Heads to President’s Desk

01.10.2020 Economic Development Growth Monitor, News about outdoor recreation venues

SCP’s The Growth Monitor

In a bi-partisan vote, a next conservation act has passed the U.S. Senate. The unanimous vote in the Senate pertains to America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, S. 3051 (the “ACE Act”), a package of natural resource management and conservation provisions. The House of Representatives is expected to take up the legislation, and vote, as early as next week.

SCP Growth Monitor update on October 1 – the House of Representatives has approved the ACE Act by voice vote; now the legislation goes to the President’s desk for signing.

Consideration of the Ace Act follows passage in August 2020 of the Great American Outdoors Act, widely considered one of the landmark legislative achievements to protect America’s natural environment.

The legislation authorizes the National Fish Habitat Partnership, an endeavor that brings together local, state and federal partners to coordinate and conduct on-the-ground aquatic habitat restoration projects for the benefit of recreational fishing. The ACE Act also reauthorizes and boosts funding for programs critical to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary and a critical nursery for sport fish throughout the Atlantic region.

As the bi-partisan Conservation Act passes Senate consideration, attention now focuses on regional benefit. The ACE Act is expected to be a strong boost to recreational economic development in the region. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S., and is also a critical sportfish nursery for the greater Atlantic region.