RADFORD, Va., Sept. 15 -- Radford University issued the following news release:

On the third floor of Radford University's Kyle Hall, with a view looking out over campus and across the New River to a breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop, more than 100 people recently gathered to discuss the many ways outdoor adventure drives economic impact.

Spanning Sept. 8-9, the inaugural AdventureWorks: An Outdoor Economy Summit attracted speakers, panelists and attendees from more than 15 counties throughout Southwest and Southern Virginia, as well as the cities of Radford and Richmond.

Representing a diverse collection of industries - from local, county and state government, to higher education, environmental services, adventure tourism and p...