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United States

Since 1989, The Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA) has been the collective voice of the surf industry. Our mission is to support the growth of the surf industry through fearless innovation, stoke and sustainability.

Huntington Beach, CA, US

VHB, formed in 1989, is the official destination marketing organization (commonly referred to as a DMO) for Huntington Beach, California. It is a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) organization. VHB is an economic development organization that reinvests visitor-generated assessments from Huntington Beach lodging properties to create more local jobs, increase.

Burlington, Vermont, US

Chill was founded in 1995 by Jake and Donna Carpenter, founders of Burton Snowboards.Chill has served more than 30,000 young people since the program began, working with more than 2,000 youth annually. We partner with social service agencies, mental health agencies, foster care programs, juvenile justice programs, and schools in local communities to engage.

Dana Point, CA, US

Using the ocean as our classroom, we inspire children to learn.2019 to 2021 - Chairman of the Board

Berlin, DE

Skateistan began as a grassroots 'Sport for Development' project on the streets of Kabul in 2007, and is now an award-winning, international NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) with projects in Afghanistan and Cambodia. Skateistan is the first international development initiative to combine skateboarding with educational outcomes. Skateistan is.

Newport Beach, CA, US

We’re on a mission to democratize real estate investing.

We inspire people to take action to protect our ocean through radical collaboration, fostering innovation, and creative storytelling.

Huntington Beach, California, US

The Business Alliance for Protecting the Pacific Coast (BAPPC), comprised of more than 7,400 businesses, is the leading business voice opposing new and expanded oil and gas development off the Pacific Coast because of the unacceptable and unnecessary risk it poses to our businesses and the lifestyles of our customers and employees. BAPPC aims to ensure the.

Washington, DC, US

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries established its first-ever program focused advisory council, the Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council. The council was established to provide advice and recommendations to the ONMS director on the sustainable management of national marine sanctuaries and ways in which the business community may help.

Real estate investing for a new generation of independent thinkers.- Audit Chair

Newport Beach, California, US

RichUncles.com, an SEC reporting company, is the pioneer in creating crowd-vested real estate investment opportunities that are available to small investors through a proprietary web-based system to start building an income generating real estate portfolio for as little as $500.To date, RichUncles.com has crowd-vested more than $425 Million in real estate.

Ocean Champions, a 501c(4) organization, with a connected political action committee. Ocean Champions PAC, is the first national organization of its kind focused solely on oceans and ocean wildlife. Our goal is to develop a broad, bipartisan base of supporters from which to cultivate political champions for ocean conservation in the U.S. Congress and in.

Huntington Beach, CA, US

We've taken best practices in running a for-profit company and fused it with the drive and passion of a non-profit organization to create a for-purpose business model. As consumers, we are at a crossroads. We are at the intersection where health, convenience, function, cost, access and sustainability collide. In the middle of all this chaos is where you'll.

New York City, New York, US

The Lonely Whale, founded by actor, filmmaker and social advocate Adrian Grenier and Producer Lucy Sumner, is an incubator for courageous ideas that drive impactful market-based change on behalf of our ocean. Inspired by the power of community to create the change we need to ensure a healthy planet, we are working towards a new era of radical.

Carlsbad, California, US

With roots firmly placed in surf culture, SUPERbrand creates unique pieces that are forward thinking and that fulfill the wants, needs, ideology and vision of the youth and beyond. We make quality surfboards, and on-trend apparel that is relevant to both surf and fashion circles.

Santa Monica, California, US

Our mission is to conduct research and communicate about the global impact of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans and employ strategies to eliminate the accumulation of plastic pollution in the 5 subtropical gyres.

Founded in 2003, the Rob Dyrdek Foundation seeks to create healthy communities by promoting and providing the inherent benefits of skateboarding to all facets of society. The Foundation assists municipalities and non-profits with the design, development, and construction of legal Skate Plazas as well as assists with the creation of community and.

Established in 2006, the SIMA Humanitarian Fund was created to serve as the humanitarian arm of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association by raising money from the public through fundraisers and solicitations. The SIMA Humanitarian Fund uses these funds to promote and support surf or boardsport related social and humanitarian non-profit organizations.

The oceans, waves and beaches we love are being abused and need help. Through project BLUE, brands create unique products that help generate funding for the (SIMA) Surf Industry Manufacturer's Association Environmental Fund.It's not a charity. It's a plan of action. Brand partners have included:BillabongDaKineElectric EyewearNixon WatchesO'NeillReef

Responsible for overseeing a $100m+ marketing budget to conduct athlete relations, event sponsorships, and brand partnerships on a global level.

San Clemente, CA, US

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide

Propaganda is a leading youth culture Brand Consultancy. We live to inform, influence, instigate, incite and inspire ideas. Ideas that shape brands through authentic, credible and creative strategies. Clients list includes:Action Sports RetailerAudi of AmericaBall Park FranksBillabongBongos SportfishingBrett SimpsonChrysler/Jeep/DodgeDakineDr.

US

Life Rolls On is a non-profit organization that inspires others to see the boundless possibilities beyond paralysis. Established in 2002, LRO’s signature adaptive surfing program, They Will Surf Again, has grown into a catalyst of hope for thousands of individuals throughout the world.

A small surf/skate/snow shop that disrupted the action sports industry. - one of the first 3 shops to carry Volcom- created H2O Winter Classic, surf and snow contest with concert that went on to inspire X Games and Warped Tour- helped launch Xcel Wetsuits in US. - earliest shops to carry Arnette Eyewear

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