Athletic & Outdoor
The Athletic & Outdoor (A&O) industry includes a wide array of consumer goods businesses, including apparel, footwear, bikes, gear, handmade goods and accessories. The Portland area has the highest concentration of A&O businesses in the nation, from globally traded sportswear giants to recently launched small businesses.
The Portland Metro Area has more than 20,000 jobs in the Athletic and Outdoor industry which includes the metro area headquarters of Columbia and Nike.
By the Numbers
Documents
Industry Resources
Prosper Portland Supports the Athletic & Outdoor Industry
Prosper Portland has supported the A&O industry cluster since 2010 by working collaboratively with local companies and institutions to organize initiatives and events that further the growth of the industry. This support takes the form of:
- Export assistance
- Small business support
- Industry events
- A&O-specific programs
Prosper Portland provides connections to financial resources and networking opportunities that assist small to medium-sized business owners in growing their companies.
Learn more at aoportland.com
Sign up for the A&O Newsletter
Get the latest job postings, events and community stories. Sign up at aoportland.com.
Come to A&O Events
View our events calendar for upcoming events for A&O professionals
Learn about the A&O Ecosystem
Check out this interactive tool to learn about Portland’s A&O ecosystem
Reach out
Contact Sue Bal, A&O Industry Liaison
Explore Industries
Let's get started
Contact Sucheta Bal, Athletic & Outdoor Industry Liaison at bals@prosperportland.us
