The National Marine Trades Council announced that its annual conference is scheduled for July 21-24 in Portland, Maine. The conference is open to leaders from local, state and national marine trade associations.
“This conference serves as a vital platform for national, state and local marine trade associations to come together and address the most pressing issues facing our industry,” Lori Wheeler, vice president of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and chair of the NMTC conference, said in a statement. “From advocacy for sustainable growth and regulations, workforce development to deep discussions on boat shows, this yearly gathering is essential for fostering collaboration and innovation within our sector.”
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas president Matt Gruhn is vice chair of the conference, which will be hosted by the Maine Marine Trades Association and held at the Portland Harbor Hotel in downtown Portland.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact NMTC committee member Randall Lyons at randall@boatma.com or Lori Wheeler at Lori@MIASF.org.
