CWA Industry Research: Analysis of Economic Sentiment Survey

In June, the CWA's Industry Research Program released the Spring Economic Sentiment Survey, which was based on data gathered ahead of the 2025 CWA Summit. The data revealed interesting trends in the indoor climbing industry. Specifically, how folks were more optimistic than they otherwise might have seemed to be. Join the author of the report, Dr. Matt Roberts of the Kernmantle Group, to discuss the findings and the importance of gathering data.

Understand the key takeaways from the survey

What conclusions can we draw from the data

How the CWA needs this data - non-anonymously, to better serve the community

Dr. Matt Roberts, CEO of Kernmantle Group

Dr. Roberts received a Ph.D. in Economics from North Carolina State University in 2001.From 2001-2016, Dr. Roberts was an Assistant and Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics and an Extension Grain Marketing Specialist at The Ohio State University. Dr. Roberts left OSU in 2016 to concentrate on applied research and training to agricultural market participants. He is now Managing Director of The Kernmantle Group, a commodity economics research and training consultancy. He is also co-owner of the 5.Life group of indoor climbing gyms.