South King CountyCareer Showcase – April 25
Join us to participate as a vendor at the Annual South King County Career Showcase. This Career Showcase offers a dynamic platform for businesses, workforce program providers, colleges, and apprenticeship programs to directly engage with students from diverse school districts across the region, including Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, Vashon Island and many more! Attendees […]
2024 Legislative Session Adjourns (Sine Die) Report
It has been a busy year so far for our advocacy team. Here are some of the issues we are currently working on. House Bill 1919 – Cuts in half, from 90 to 45 days, the grace period moorage owners have before removing a vessel following final non-payment notice. Removes requirement that notice be printed in local […]
Musical Chairs in Olympia Redux
Jay Jennings, NMTA V.P. & Dir. of Government Affairs When the political symphony quieted in 2013, and Washington’s ambitious politicos and incumbents swiftly grabbed a chair and a desk, it surprised many to see those same individuals occupying those chairs nearly a dozen years on. Yet, the melody has once again begun in Olympia, echoing […]
NMTA: Who We Are and What We Do
Can you explain what NMTA does in just two minutes? Check out our new whiteboard video that illustrates and explains how NMTA achieves its mission to grow and protect boating in the Northwest. https://youtu.be/D78kSMYffCg?feature=shared By supporting the NMTA, you’re not only supporting the success of your business through our determined advocacy efforts that keep you […]
Meet Patrick Harrigan, Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Committee Member
Patrick is the General Manager of Seattle Yachts. Seattle Yachts is an Anacortes-based company with operations in sales, manufacturing and service. They have a nationwide presence with locations in Washington, California, Florida and Annapolis. Seattle Yachts is also the proud manufacturer of Tartan, Legacy, Bullfrog, Seapiper and Northern Marine. What are you most proud of as […]
Make Your Voice Heard and Help Shape the Future: Run for the NMTA Board! Self Nominations Due April 5
The 13 member NMTA Board of Trustees charts the course for NMTA by setting policy and establishing direction for the association which NMTA staff implements. Are you interested in serving and contributing your voice and expertise? Consider running for the Board in the upcoming May election. Each year three NMTA members are elected to serve a three-year […]
NMTA Member Defiance Marine Featured in U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwb_w5ldhkI The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – the funder of the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program – recently released a video explaining the impact of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund for recreational boating, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation and management: “Waterways for All: Improving and Expanding Public Fishing and Boating […]
Meet Mary LaFleur, Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Committee Member
Mary is the owner and operator of ALT Insurance in Anacortes and has been in the insurance business for 38 years. A lifelong boater, she specializes in marine insurance but also offers auto, home and commercial insurance.When on the Board of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce in 2017, Mary was a catalyst for bringing Anacortes […]
Meet the Crew Behind the 2024 Seattle Boat Show
It’s a 9-day show but it’s virtually 365 days in the planning. Thank you to the NMTA Board, Boat Show Committee and staff who work tirelessly year round to pull off this event.
Seattle Boat Show Career Fair Brings in 200+ Students and Jobseekers
The 30 member businesses who participated in the Career Fair at the show had a chance to get their job openings and businesses in front of 200+ students and job seekers. “We were very pleased with the Career Fair this year,” said Katie Malik, Gig Harbor Boat Works. “We got a lot of qualified candidates who we will […]
