Building Outdoor Communities is a program within Made X Mountains and a partner of Mtn Bizworks, launched in Boone in September. BOC’s goal is to provide area communities with resources to foster economic development in the outdoor industry. BOC Specialist Bradley Spiegel described the program as “the base of the foundation of the outdoor economy. We support the communities by researching relevant facts, helping communities plan and create new initiatives and receive funding for those, invite businesses, recruit talent, and bring more dollars into their local economies.” 

BOC and their partners work directly with community leaders to build capacity, drive investments, mentor project development, and provide assistance and education to communities allowing them to collectively grow the economy for WNC.

Source: Bradley Spiegel, Building Outdoor Communities