Learn More About Wells Fargo Advisors’ Services on June 26
NMTA uses the services of Wells Fargo Advisors in Bellevue. Our designated financial advisor Amyna Karmali, Senior Vice President – Investment Officer, advises the NMTA and several of our members with the management of their investment portfolios and 401ks. Amyna and Sandy Cairns, Senior Wealth Planning Strategist, for Wells Fargo Advisors are hosting a meeting for […]
2024 Board Elections Results
Thank you to all members who voted in this year’s Board Elections. The winners who will serve a 3-year term starting July 1, 2024 are Elizabeth Bohling (Seattle Boat Company), John Dumas (Port of Anacortes) and Paul Zimmer (S3 Maritime)
Seattle Boat Show 2024 Guest Survey Results Improve from 2023
Over 2,000 guests completed the survey created by GMA Research and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive! The survey measured the importance of show features, ticket prices, show hours, shuttles, seminars, food, beverages, promotions and more. Verbatim responses collected from guests and YOY comparison from research in 2023 allows NMTA to understand if the show is […]
Swing Into Fun at the NMTA Golf Tournament – October 9
Sign up now for the annual NMTA golf tournament, October 9 at Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Club!The cost is $150 per player, and hole sponsor opportunities are available at $1,000 per hole. All proceeds will go to the NMTA PAC. Contact Katie Groseclose for more details. katieg@nmta.net Register Here
NMTA Represents at American Boating Congress
Jay Jennings, NMTA VP and Director of Government Affairs, and Tarin Todd, Foss Harbor Marina, participated in the 2024 American Boating Congress in Washington D.C. in mid-May. The annual “congress” united industry experts, leaders, and elected officials to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities within recreational boating and sport-fishing. Focusing on concerns unique to the […]
Ballots Due June 7 for Board of Trustees
Board elections are underway to select three new Board members who will serve from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. Ballots were emailed on May 6, and voting will close on Friday, June 7 at 5:00 p.m. If you didn’t receive your ballot or have questions, please contact Katie Groseclose – katieg@nmta.net The candidates are: Elizabeth […]
Register NOW for Annual Meeting: Bring Your Whole Team + Free Parking!
Thank You to Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsor, Capital Benefits Did you know that the NMTA offers the only association health plan in the state of Washington exclusively serving the marine industry? By leveraging our buying power, we are able to offer competitive premiums that create big savings for your company and your employees. The HealthTrust is […]
Help Spread the Word About #MindTheZone This Summer
The upcoming Memorial Day weekend marks the annual installation of the five seaplane advisory buoys on Lake Union that will remain in place until Labor Day. When the yellow lights on the buoys flash, a seaplane is about to take off or land, and all lake users are asked to move 200 feet east or […]
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Wraps Up with High Praise from Exhibitors
The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest wrapped up last Saturday and was smooth sailing for our 92 exhibitors, 251 boats and staff. The show sold tickets in 30 states for a total of 3,494 showgoers over 3-days compared to 3,537 showgoers in 2023. If you weren’t able to attend the show, check out […]
ICYMI: NMMA President Addresses State of the Industry
More information about the state of the industry can be found in this video presentation by Frank Hugelmeyer, president and CEO of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Hugelmeyer shared NMMA’s take on the current state of the recreational boating industry, including a look at consumer behaviors and demand in 2023, how that’s shaping headwinds and opportunities […]
