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8th Annual A&O Industry Celebration Recap
“Portland has it. From peaking waves to mountain peaks, Portland’s outdoor industry outfits any kind of athlete in every kind of landscape, leading the world without ever leaving home.” —A&O Portland
![Photo by Erica J Mitchell David Brands of Coast Products](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_003016.jpg)
![Photo by Erica J Mitchell Clean Slate Suds at Event](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_023012.jpg)
“Thanks to our Marketplace Vendors – Clean Slate Suds, Marie Ernst, Rarr, Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods, Coast and Grafletics.”
![Photo by Erica J Mitchell Marie Ernst Soap](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_027095.jpg)
![Photo by Erica J Mitchell Rarr Athletic Clothing](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_014017.jpg)
![Photo by Erica J Mitchell Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_046041.jpg)
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“After networking and shopping, Sue kicked off the event with a presentation of the 2017 Athletic and Outdoor Industry Report, followed by advice from David Brands of Coast Products and our Platinum Sponsor for the event.” –Portland Athletic & Outdoor is a part of Prosper Portland.
![Photo by Erica J Mitchell David Brands of Coast Products](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_053048.jpg)
![Photo by Erica J Mitchell Sue kicked off the event with a presentation of the 2017 Athletic and Outdoor Industry Report](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_095090.jpg)
“Katherine Melchoir Ray took the stage to kick off our In the Running pitches from the 6 finalist – TOUGHER, SWings Designs, Alexandros, Marie Ernst, Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods, and Tread & Butter.”
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![Photo by Erica J Mitchell Alexandros Eye Wear](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_101098.jpg)
“After the finalists finished their pitches, the audience voted for their favorite. Congrats to our In the Running winner – Stacey Gose of TOUGHER!“
![8th Annual A&O Industry Celebration Recap Stacey Gose of TOUGHER](https://ericajmitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Portland-Athletic-and-Outdoor-Event-Photography-AO-2017-Annual-Event_By-Erica-J-Mitchell-Photographer_108110.jpg)
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“Sucheta, with the help of Katherine and Julianne Brands from Oregon Angel Fund, picked the winners for our raffle featuring prizes from adidas, Columbia, Egg Press, Grafletics, Marie Ernst, and Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods. Remember, you had to be present to win!“
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