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“The flashy and painful parts” by Cole Nowicki via Simple Magic

by admin | Aug 6, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Industry, News, Opinion, Skateboard

One thing that is certain is the uncertainty of our shared history, especially in the online age. Like a scar or a gaudy gold ring, the past only exists if we carry it with us and show it to everyone we can. There have always been those who’d rather not, instead,...

“Nonprofit Awarding Over $50,000 in Scholarships to Skateboarders” by Haley Mast via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, Educational Opportunity, News

Scholarships for skateboarders by skateboarders A fresh 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called The College Skateboarding Education Association CSEF, is gearing up to give over $50,000 in scholarships to skateboarders, and their application just opened! CSEF’s mission...

“Retailing and Partnering With Nonprofits: How to Start a Fundraising Program and Make a Difference” by Jon Biedermann via TR plus a list of BRA Community Partners (we suggest collaborating with at least two annually)

by admin | Mar 7, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Community, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Industry

How to Start a Fundraising Program and Make a Difference | Credit: Getty Images by Peter Dazeley In today’s world, retail companies are faced with intense competition and are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. One...

“Volunteers Rally To Build a New Skatepark for the Nigeria Skate Community – All thanks to the volunteer-led organization Wonders Around The World” by Haley Mast via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Mar 5, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Community, DIY, News, Skateboard

Wonders Around The World (WAW) is a 100% volunteer-run charitable organization whose mission is to make skateboarding accessible worldwide through the value of “Inclusion, expression, and development through empowerment”. WAW has traveled the world with a crew of...

“Surf Expo to Host Exciting Lineup of Events, Networking, Seminars and Features at January 2024 Show” by surf Expo staff via Surf Expo blog

by admin | Dec 28, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Private Label, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Skateboard, SUP, Surf, Trade Shows, Wakeboard, Women's Market

Highlights include the 2024 Florida Shape Off, East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Learning Labs on important business topics, and an Industry Party. Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle trade show, is offering a full roster of...

“Quiet Storm, Sun Diego, Katin and Surf Expo Raise Money for Maui Sports Foundation” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by Doug Works | Sep 23, 2023 | BRA Community Partners, Brick & Mortar, Community, Industry, News, Surf, Trade Shows

Quiet Storm owner Bill Dreibelbis, Hi-Tech Surf Sports owner Kim Ball, Sun Diego owner Dave Nash. Photo by SES. In addition to the buying and selling happening on the floor of Surf Expo, there was philanthropy in the mix as well. High volume retailer Quiet Storm has...