Outdoor Element in The Seattle Times' article about REI's $30M program boosting diversity in outdoor retail space
![Outdoor Element Founder, Michael Mojica, demonstrating OE gear for prospective customers at REI's Founders' Market in 2022](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0351/9617/4380/files/Mike_at_REI_Founders_Market_600x600.jpg?v=1679370715)
Many of you know that we had the honor to participate REI's Navigate program in 2022. This accelerator program did amazing things for us individually and as a business. We are so grateful for REI's support, guidance and investment in us.
The Seattle Times' article, "REI backs entrepreneurs of color with $30 million business accelerator" (March 14, 2023) explains just how much REI's support makes a difference for companies like ours while benefiting all adventurers by bringing diversity to the outdoor retail space. Read the full article here.