• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Windham Region Chamber of Commerce

  • Home
  • News
    • Chamber News
    • Member News
  • Community Programs
    • Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
      • Resources
      • Survivors of Suicide Loss
      • Afghanistan: Let’s Talk About It
  • Business Resources
    • RE-OPENING CT
    • COVID-19
    • Business Resource Center
    • Windham Region Business Directory
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Center
    • Member Login
    • Member Directory
    • Member to Member Deals
    • Chamber Alliance Networking (CAN) Coffee Hour
  • Join
    • Benefits Of Membership
  • Staycations
    • Step Back in Time
    • Shopping Staycation
    • The Great Outdoors
  • About Us
    • 2019 Annual Report
    • 2020 Board of Directors
    • Contact Us

Dec 11, 2013 by Windham Chamber

Outdoor Ventures Honored Among State’s “Top Projects” by Connecticut Governor and Economic Resource Center

Outdoor Ventures was honored as one of the “top economic projects, programs and leaders” at the “CELEBRATE CT!” gala event at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut on the evening of November 26.

The company, (formally known as the Outdoor Venture Group, LLC) has built two of its highly popular aerial forest Adventure Parks in Connecticut. It was honored by both the Connecticut Economic Resource Center as well as in an Official Statement from Governor Dannel P. Malloy for “outstanding service and commitment to the State of Connecticut.” The Governor’s Statement also recognized the company’s efforts to “strengthen Connecticut’s economic climate, improve our communities and revitalize our neighborhoods.”

The company’s two Connecticut Adventure Parks are The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, and The Adventure Park at Storrs.

Robert Santy, President and CEO of the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) and Catherine Smith, Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development presented the Award to Outdoor Ventures’ President, Bahman Azarm, who later explained, “Outdoor Ventures builds Adventure Parks all over the United States, but as our company is headquartered in Connecticut, we wanted to build and operate one in our own back yard-our own State. It turns out our first Connecticut Park was so successful we built another!”

Depending on the location, the Outdoor Venture Group’s Adventure Parks feature anywhere from 60 to 160 or more platforms constructed at different levels in the trees. Different types of bridges, representing obstacles, connect these platforms. Climbers, wearing safety harnesses, maneuver from platform to platform. There are multiple courses to choose from-introductory through advanced-so there is something for practically everyone. The courses all also include zip lines to add to the fun.

The Outdoor Venture Group, is the leading authority in the United States on aerial forest parks and largely responsible for bringing this increasingly popular activity to the United States from Europe, where it originated. The Group designed, built and operates The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut, The Adventure Park at Storrs, Connecticut, The Adventure Park at Frankenmuth, Michigan and The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland (the largest aerial forest park in the United States). It is currently building two more parks it will open and operate in 2014: The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield, Michigan and The Adventure Park at The Virginia Aquarium. Additionally Outdoor Ventures has designed and built numerous other Adventure Parks throughout the United States for its clients at ski resorts and other venues.

Filed Under: Member News

Footer

Connect With Us

We’re conveniently located in the heart of downtown Willimantic’s business district. Call us to schedule a meeting to discuss your business needs or to meet with our Business Resource Center.

Windham Region Chamber of Commerce
1320 Main St., Suite 27
Willimantic CT 06226
Phone: (860) 428-7739

info@windhamchamber.com

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Sign up below to receive weekly news and events from the Chamber!

Select list(s) to subscribe to


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: The Chamber of Commerce, Inc, Windham Region, 1010 Main Street, Willimantic, CT, 06226, https://www.windhamchamber.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Recent Posts

  • SLICE OF LIFE Living History Event in Windham, CT
  • STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR 2022 & OTHER MILEAGE TAX INFO
  • DID YOU KEEP ANY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
  • DO YOU OWE ANY CT TAXES FROM 2020 OR BEFORE? THERE IS HELP
  • MAPLE FESTIVAL IS MARCH 19-20!!

Categories

Copyright © 2022 · The Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Windham Region