American Boating Congress 2012

The Industry’s Premier Political and Legislative Event: April 24–25, 2012

The American Boating Congress is a comprehensive legislative conference that brings together recreational boating industry leaders to formulate public policy and present a unified front on issues that impact marine businesses.

-Learn ways to grow your business in the current economy.
-Discover how current state and federal regulatory issues affect your operations
-Learn the status of key federal legislation concerning the marine industry
-Hear updates from experts about how pending legislation and regulation can impact your bottom line
-Get first-hand knowledge from state and federal regulators, key congressional staff and industry experts as to trends that impact the marine industry
-Network with fellow industry leaders

You'll never have a better opportunity to personally influence legislation and protect your business interests.

When constituents talk, Congress listens

You are the industry's most effective advocate. No lobbyist is as influential as an employer from a member's district or state. Attending ABC and going on Capitol Hill visits with others from your state is the best way to update your representatives on issues that affect your livelihood and help them to understand your position when voting on issues that affect our industry.

ABC events conclude in meetings with your representatives and their senior staff. It's your opportunity to build or cement relationships that lead to positive attitudes toward our industry within Congress. NMMA will arrange your meetings and issue briefing papers and talking points, as well.
Educational seminars

ABC's schedule promises informative, engrossing seminars intended to update you on issues of vital importance to your business and your bottom line. You'll:

-Hear how others are surviving and thriving in