After an unpredictable year, the NMMA remained focused on the growth and success of the North American recreational boating industry through the team’s work on Advocacy, Discover Boating, Business Intelligence, Consumer and Trade Shows, Engineering Standards, Membership and more. As we close out this year, NMMA looks back in a brief snapshot of its critical advocacy and market expansion goals, ...
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The NMMA sats it’s time to enter your new product for the Miami Innovation Awards presented at the 2022 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, the industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The deadline for entry is January 13, 2022. Complete details, including requirements and regulations, can be reviewed on the program webpage. Innovation Award ...
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The Innovation Awards are returning in-person to the Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show, and the call for entries is open through Friday, Dec. 17. The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: Aluminum fishing boatsFiberglass fishing boatsPontoon boatsFurnishings — New for 2022 All Innovation Award entrants gain valuable product exposure, including: Innovation Award signage—identifies your product as cutting-edge to the public ...
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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam proposed last week a two-year budget that will include nearly $245 million for outdoor recreation and Virginia’s world-renowned natural lands – a welcome announcement for the broader outdoor recreation industry, including NMMA and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), of which the NMMA is a founding member. The new funding will help significantly expand Virginia’s network of regional trails, Virginia ...
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Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Alan J. Freedman Award through December 23. Recipients of the NMMA Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity, and personal motivation. The following are categories for consideration: Marine aftermarket or OEM manufacturerMarine representativeMember of marine-focused mediaBoat dealerMarine distributorMarine trade association staff person To nominate an individual, ...
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The 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards program is now accepting submissions. The program provides the opportunity for eligible exhibitors to enter new products into 22 product categories. The program is eligible to contracted Miami Boat Show exhibitors who meet the program rules and regulations. Deadline for entries is January 13, 2022. Interested in learning more? Visit the Miami Innovation Awards ...
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Discover Boating launched its fourth episode in the five-part digital video series ‘Boating Basics: Pro Tips’ powered by Progressive®. The video, “Driving a Boat: 6 Tips for Operating with Confidence” covers the essentials on how to operate, steer and avoid collisions, while also providing tips on handling different scenarios such as wind, waves and currents. The ‘Boating Basics: Pro Tips’ video series, ...
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Discover Boating®, powered by the NMMA and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), revealed today the first of its three-phase brand evolution: a new Discover Boating logo and a re-brand of the Miami International Boat Show to Discover Boating®; Miami International Boat Show®. The brand evolution will further the NMMA and MRAA’s Discover Boating industry growth strategy to attract the ...
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The Innovation Awards are returning in-person to the Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show, and the call for entries is now open. The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: Aluminum fishing boatsFiberglass fishing boatsPontoon boatsFurnishings—New for 2022 All Innovation Award entrants gain valuable product exposure, including: Innovation Award signage—identifies your product as cutting-edge to the public and industry stakeholdersProduct review ...
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Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy (CORE) has joined other leading recreation organizations as the newest member of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), of which the NMMA is a founding member.As ORR’s first higher education member, OSU’s CORE will bring the bandwidth and expertise of a top-tier public university to the $689 billion outdoor recreation industry, supporting the ...
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