American Boating Conference
ABC 2022: That’s a Wrap
The American Boating Congress concluded Friday with an award presentation, discussions with representatives, a midterm election report from political analyst Charlie Cook, and a panel discussion about electrification.
ABC 2022: A Full Schedule
The second day of the American Boating Congress included awards presentations, Capitol Hill sessions with lawmakers, an economic report, a state-of-the-industry address and statements from NMMA lobbyists.
ABC Gets Underway in Washington, D.C.
The American Boating Congress opened yesterday, and NMMA outlined four pieces of legislation that are its top advocacy initiatives.
NMMA Announces In-Person ABC
The American Boating Congress, which brings industry stakeholders to Washington, D.C., for discussions with lawmakers and others, is scheduled for May.
Policy Priorities Shared at ABC
The American Boating Congress yesterday hosted representatives, senators, Biden administration officials and industry professionals.
American Boating Congress Starts Tomorrow
Registration is still open for the two-day virtual event, which runs April 21-22.
ABC Registration Now Open
The American Boating Congress will be held virtually on April 21-22.
ABC 2020: Silver linings
While not sugarcoating the economic realities ahead, there were some bright spots on the economic landscape.
ABC 2020: Threading the Needle
On day one of the American Boating Congress, panelists discussed the balance between reopening the economy and keeping people safe.
ABC 2020: Problem Solvers
A Democrat congressman from New Jersey and a Republican from New York are members of a caucus that takes a bipartisan approach to tackling issues.
Virtual ABC Starts Tomorrow
The National Marine Manufacturers Association released the speaker lineup for the annual legislative conference, which is being held virtually.
Registration for American Boating Congress opens
The annual advocacy summit in Washington, D.C., will be held May 12-14.
ABC 2019: American Boating Congress ends on high note
Attendance was up 40 percent, and Hill visits were up by a third
ABC 2019: EPA Administrator says Year-round E15 to be approved
“But that won’t be the end of the discussion,” says Andrew Wheeler.
ABC 2019: U.S. Secretary of Commerce up on boating industry, down on China
Wilbur Ross praises the economic power of boating and fishing, while decrying Chinese trade practices.
ABC starts today
The marine industry meets with policymakers to discuss key issues.
NMMA to hold ABC webinar Thursday
The webinar will give an overview of what to expect at this year’s summit in Washington, D.C.
NMMA: Bring your young people to ABC
The group is offering discounts to those 35 and younger to attend the American Boating Congress.
A full slate at ABC 2018
The boating and fishing industries converged on Capitol Hill from May 9-11 for the American Boating Congress and the Center Focus on Washington, concurrent events that were packed with high-profile speakers and workshops as well as meetings on Capitol Hill.
Bipartisan bill addresses E15
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the House of Representatives that would help make consumers aware of the risks associated with E15, or ethanol blended with 15 percent ethanol, addressing one of the industry’s main issues during American Boating Congress last week.
Congresswoman talks boating at ABC
Members of the boating and fishing industry hit plenty of serious notes while at the American Boating Congress last week, but one speaker kept it light and focused on the unifying nature of both recreations.
ABC 2018: Big names at this year’s American Boating Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Interior secretary Ryan Zinke, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt, Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace, and several members of Congress were among the speaker lineup at the American Boating Congress and Center Focus on Washington last week.