Trade Associations
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BoatUS Foundation receives $10M NOAA Grant for Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal Program
A four-year, $10 million grant from NOAA’s Marine Debris Removal Program to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water aims to rid…
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Outdoor recreation leaders back bill to bolster rural communities
Leading outdoor recreation organizations are fully supporting Senator Michael Bennet and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury’s newly-introduced Rural Outdoor Investment (ROI) Act.…
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Pennsylvania becomes largest outdoor recreation state to establish office
Pennsylvania’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation was recently created as Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Pennsylvania’s single largest investment…
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NMEA to offer training at 2023 METS
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) said it will play a major role again this year by providing technical training…
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Coast Guard Foundation hires new regional director
The Coast Guard Foundation announced that Jessie Clary recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional…
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MIASF celebrates apprenticeship program graduates
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education and Atlantic Technical College,…
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NMMA moves HQ to Washington D.C.
The NMMA announced the relocation of its headquarters to Washington D.C. as the association continues to expand its advocacy work.…
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NMMA hosts Inaugural Boating Technology Day in CA
Last week, NMMA hosted the inaugural Boating Technology Day in Sacramento, with staff members of the California legislature and policy…
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MMTA workforce solutions amendment passes in 2023-2024 budget
Recently, Governor Maura Healey signed the 2024 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical…
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Discover Boating launches TV PSA campaign
Last month, Discover Boating, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance, launched a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign to increase awareness of boating…
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South Carolina governor signs boater safety legislation
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was joined earlier this month by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, state and local law…
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ABYC technical VP reappointed as ISO small craft committee chair
This August, Craig Scholten, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) technical vice president, has been reappointed as chair of the…
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Boating Industry issues final call for 2023 Movers and Shakers nominations
This week is the final week to submit nominations for the Boating Industry 2023 Movers & Shakers. The Movers & Shakers…
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MRAA names director of government relations
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced that it has added Mike Sayre as Director of Government Relations. As…
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Newell donates life jackets to Sea Tow Foundation
The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit focused on boating safety, recently called on the boating industry to help support their…
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ABYC calls for proposals for Marine Law Symposium
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is inviting professionals to submit proposals for its upcoming sixth Marine Law Symposium,…
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Boating Industry seeks nominations for 2023 Movers and Shakers Awards
Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Movers & Shakers. The Movers & Shakers program recognizes leaders who haven’t…
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Discover Boating seeks product video from manufacturers
Discover Boating is looking for new running footage of several different boat types which will be used in Discover Boating…
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ABYC publishes supplement to Small Craft Standards
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 63rd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small…
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NMTA announces 2023-2024 Grow Boating Grants
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) announced the continuation of its Grow Boating grant program for 2023 – 2024, once…
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