DEALER WEEK: Sara Anghel named Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year
Anghel, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, began her marine industry career in 2008.
NMMA
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry in North America. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the United States and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle.
NMMA wants participants for its advocacy survey
The survey will help the group shape its 2020 policy priorities.
Entries are being accepted for the 2020 Miami Innovation Awards
Winners will be announced Feb. 14 at the Miami Boat Show Innovation Breakfast.
New Jersey commits $13 million to fight algae
In 2019, there were more than 70 algal blooms in the state.
Registration open for 2020 American Boating Congress
Reduced pricing is available for recreational boating industry’s annual advocacy summit.
NMMA holds second Florida advocacy fly-in
Recreational boating industry representatives met with politicians in Tallahassee.
With late summer bump, new powerboat sales expected to be flat with 2018
The NMMA reported that powerboat registrations were down in September.
Call for entries for 2020 Miami boat show innovation awards
Winners will be announced in 26 categories on February 14.
‘It’s killed our international business’
Despite tariff relief talk from China, Marquis CEO Rob Parmentier says he can’t deliver boats to Europe and import duties from China have forced him to raise prices three times this year.
Senate includes boating industry priorities in spending package
NMMA calls the programs “vital to promoting and protecting boating access.”
Minneapolis boat show accepting submissions for Innovation Awards
Entrants can submit in three categories, aluminum fishing boats, fiberglass fishing boats and pontoons.
NMMA produces workforce reference guide
Companies provide case studies on how they train new employees.
House passes bill to invest $34 billion in harbors
The Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act would invest revenues to be used for dredging and other projects.
ABYC standards accepted by Canadian government
The U.S. standards have been accepted as an alternative method for small-vessel compliance by Transport Canada.
Nominations being accepted for Freedman award
The annual leadership honor will be presented at the Miami show in February.
The power of small business
The boating industry was represented at a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business that examined recreational infrastructure.
Marine manufacturer confidence tempers from 2018 highs
NMMA survey shows overall sentiment is still favorable, but manufacturers are concerned about tariffs and labor.
Growing recreation
State departments of outdoor recreation are growing fast, up from three to 16 states in two years. Their impact on boating could be significant.
NMMA publishes workforce best practices guide
The reference guide aims to help businesses develop individual strategies to recruit and retain employees.
Requests for tariff exclusions will be accepted starting Oct. 31
Floating docks, fishing gear and water-sports equipment are on the most recent Section 301 list of Chinese products.
NMMA calling for Florida advocacy fly-in participants
The association aims to build legislative support for key marine initiatives.
Powerboat sales drop 1 percent in August
Aluminum sales continue to decline, but sectors such as personal watercraft and towboats are on the rise.
What the initial U.S.-China trade agreement means
NMMA details marine industry implications.