Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) this week toured Correct Craft and Ingenity Electric facilities in Orlando, Florida alongside Correct Craft CEO Bill Yeargin, Ingenity President Sean Marrero, and NMMA Director of Federal Relations Callie Hoyt. During the visit Representative Soto spoke with industry leaders on the economic impact the recreational boating industry contributes to Florida, as well as the importance of ...
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NMMA celebrates CHIPS bill signing
This week, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law in a ceremony at the White House South Lawn, alongside Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer and Correct Craft CEO Bill Yeargin were invited and partook in the White House signing ceremony, following the recreational boating industry’s ...
Read More »The Luxury Tax Myth
By Bill Yeargin Luxury taxes, on items such as boats that politicians see as a “luxury,” are traps that don’t impact the rich but have a huge negative impact on people who can least afford it. They are the quintessential example of unintended consequences; history has demonstrated this unequivocally. Politicians, many of whom I believe are well-intentioned, see luxury taxes ...
Read More »EU removes retaliatory tariffs on American boats entering Europe
The United States and European Union (EU) announced a deal to remove steel and aluminum tariffs, resulting in the full removal of the 25% retaliatory tariffs imposed on American-made boats and engines entering the EU. Since the tariffs were implemented in 2018, the NMMA team has dedicated significant attention and resources to resolving this issue. The suspension of the retaliatory tariffs ...
Read More »12 “Must-reads” for Leaders
By Bill Yeargin Reading dozens of books a year is typical for me, and while not all of them are business-oriented, many are. Apparently, this is not unusual, as a Fast Company survey of CEOs found that the typical CEO reads 60 books a year. As President Harry S. Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are ...
Read More »Correct Craft launches Innovation Forum
Correct Craft’s Innovation Summit has launched a forum for creators to converse and share ideas to win prizes. Join the conversation with nearly 750 marine industry professionals that will be a part of The Innovation Summit, underwritten by Correct Craft. To be a part of the forum you will need to register for the summit (which is free for all ...
Read More »Marine industry Culture Summit available online
Hundreds of marine industry leaders across the globe gathered last Wednesday to participate in the second Marine Industry Culture Summit hosted by Correct Craft. This year’s two-hour virtual event began with a presentation by Correct Craft President and CEO Bill Yeargin who recapped last year’s two-day in-person event before sharing lessons learned at Correct Craft regarding the establishment of an ...
Read More »Open Letter to President Biden
By Bill Yeargin Dear President Biden, You have a tough job and get a lot of advice. I hope you don’t mind me sharing some thoughts: COVID-19 – I know this is your Administration’s top priority, but I want to encourage you to do all you can to get the vaccines distributed. We are all ready to get back to ...
Read More »Correct Craft gives back
The Correct Craft team provided efforts in the season of giving to communities around the United States. Some philanthropy by Correct Craft companies include: Centurion & Supreme Boats provided efforts with Operation Christmas Child, Toys for Tots, Christmas with Dignity, and cleaning up Merced Applegate Zoo and Bear Creek SeaArk Boats did a toy drive for Arkansas Children’s HospitalAktion Parks and their riders in its three locations ...
Read More »Correct Craft employees hold Mr. Ralph Service Day
Correct Craft and Nautique employees honored the late Ralph Meloon at its first annual “Mr. Ralph Service Day.” Over 35 volunteer employees helped build a new fence at Healing Touch Therapeutic Riding Center (HTTRC). They also helped the center with pressure washing, building a storage rack and other repair projects. HTTRC focuses on horseback riding programs that integrate riding skills ...
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