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Michigan ranks first in the nation in terms of its concentration of commercial and industrial designers (over four times the national average), employing over 4,000 across the state in 2020.
Michigan’s Outdoor Recreation economy contributed $10.1 Billion in value-add in 2019, supporting 123,569 jobs and $4.7 billion in compensation to employee households.
Nearly 6,000 of Michigan’s Outdoor Recreation jobs are in outdoor recreation-related manufacturing, such as boating, RV and gear manufacturing.
The Outdoor Recreation economy also impacts local retailers across the state, to the tune of $2.7 Billion, accounting for nearly 27% of the total value-add impact. Retail jobs supporting outdoor recreation totaled just under 43,000 in 2019.
There are more than 7,000 Outdoor Recreation Industry companies in Michigan, ranging from manufacturing, service providers and facilitators to retailers and wholesalers.
Michigan is ranked 7th in the U.S. for recreational vehicles and 5th in the U.S. for boating and fishing.
This is Pure Michigan
Where can you find 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20.3 million acres of forests, 1,300 miles of designated mountain bike and bicycle trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, and more than 600 campgrounds? All in Pure Michigan.
Notable Outdoor Industry Manufacturing Companies in Michigan
Outdoor recreation plays an important and growing role in Michiganders’ quality of life, leisure time and health. The Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry works with industry partners from many sectors to anticipate emerging trends, create effective policy and elevate outdoor recreation opportunities and resources across Michigan. The Office collaborates with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in developing, promoting, and enhancing the state’s natural assets and outdoor businesses. As well as propel all aspects of the industry from manufacturing to retail, including access and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Michigan’s outdoor recreation manufacturers, retailers and destinations are major players in the national outdoor recreation economy. By joining the Confluence of States and signing the Accords, Michigan will partner with other like-minded states to support, grow and promote this significant industry. It also aligns our work with other states that value conservation and stewardship, health and wellness, and workforce and economic development.
Through participation in the National Governors Association's Outdoor Recreation Learning Network, the office also will work alongside other states to learn from each other and share best practices.
Additionally, The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council makes recommendations to the Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, the DNR and MEDC on ways to improve partnerships, collaborative strategies and policies that will increase the outdoor recreation economy, employment and consumer spending, and support conservation and public recreation assets.
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Outdoor recreation supports health, contributes to a high quality of life and—perhaps most importantly—attracts and sustains employers and families. When it comes to outdoor recreation opportunities, Michigan has a lot to offer. To learn more or to get in touch with the Office of Outdoor Recreation, please contact office director, Brad Garmon.
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