Outdoor Retailer, a major outdoor recreation industry trade show, is moving its annual expo to Minneapolis from Salt Lake City.

The annual expo, scheduled for Aug. 19 to 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, brings together outdoor industry businesses from across North America.

Minnesota rose to the top of the list of potential homes for the trade show because of its strong retail industry, green spaces, and facilities. Emerald, Outdoor Retailer's parent company, plans to keep the event in the Twin Cities going forward, Minnesota Public Radio reports.

With the move, organizers plan to initiate changes to the event. Town Lift reports that Outdoor Retailer will make space for local and mission-driven nonprofits and add a new Leadership Village, co-led by endurance athlete Sunny Stroeer

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