Heather Leach, Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association executive director, spoke during the “Industry Associations and the Power of Collaboration” panel discussion at the Pa. Outdoor Economy Summit in State College last month.

Leach joined Zak Pyzik, senor director of public affairs, Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association; and Lutricia Eberly, executive director, Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association; for the discussion moderated by Janice Mullin, deputy director, Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation.

The Summit also featured keynote address from Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and Nathan Reigner, director, Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation.

The discussion was part of the three-day summit, which included an Industry Expo at Tussey Mountain Ski Lodge Beer Garden; speakers, breakout sessions and networking at the Penn Stater Conference Center; and tours of outdoor manufacturers and the Rothrock Trail System.

The Pennsylvania Business Alliance is working to bring outdoor businesses together to elevate Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy. For more information, visit the OBA’s website at obapa.org.