Frank Hugelmeyer
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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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Boating Industry launches August/September 2023 issue
Boating Industry recently debuted its 2023 August/September issue, which is available to readers online. This issue of Boating Industry shines…
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Industry Voices: Embracing multiple paths to sustainability
By Frank Hugelmeyer As recreational boating industry stakeholders, we understand the important role healthy waters play in boating and fishing,…
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NMMA meets with elected officials on speed restrictions
The NMMA and recreational boating and fishing industry leaders were in Washington, D.C. last week to express concerns over the…
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NMMA reports boating’s economic impact soars
NMMA recently announced new data which found the annual economic impact of recreational boating increased 36%, from $170B in 2018…
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NMMA Canada appoints new executive director
NMMA Canada announced the appointment of Marie-France MacKinnon as Executive Director. MacKinnon officially joins NMMA Canada today, May 1, and…
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NMMA participates in White House summit
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) participated in the White House Conservation in Action Summit held at the U.S. Department…
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Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show sees strong attendance, sales
The 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show‘s five-day run over Presidents Day weekend drew more than 100,000 visitors from 35…
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NMMA names Congressional Boating Caucus Co-Chairs for 118th Congress
The NMMA announced Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Representative Darren Soto (D-FL)…
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NMMA reports momentum heading into 2023
The start of a new year brings the beginning of boat show season for the $170 billion U.S. recreational boating…
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Massachusetts creates Office of Outdoor Recreation
Massachusetts became the 18th state to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation – drawing praise from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR)…
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Government data reports outdoor recreation industry generates record numbers
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released economic data for 2021 showing the outdoor recreation…
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IBEX to host online Industry Breakfast, Innovation Awards Experience
The annual Industry Breakfast typically kicks off the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) but due to IBEX’s cancellation this…
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NMMA reports new boat sales levels are down through July
The NMMA reports new powerboat sales year-to-date were at 187,000 units through July, down 18% from the same period in…
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Industry stakeholders submit comment to NOAA over vessel speed rule
The organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the United States this week urged the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)…
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Manufacturers
Hurricane Ian brings IBEX 2022 cancellation
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that based on the weather reports from NOAA and consultation with the…
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IBEX 2022 announces new networking events
IBEX 2022, set for Sept. 27-29 in Tampa, Fla., features networking opportunities and special events, including new opportunities to connect…
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IBEX 2022 will highlight marine electrification
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that it will highlight advances in electrification technology through the addition…
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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…
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NMMA meets with State Policymakers, staff at National Conference of State Legislatures
The NMMA team last week met with dozens of state lawmakers, staff, agencies, and more at the annual National Conference…
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