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NMTA recognizes how important superyachts are to the region and fully supports the efforts of Superyacht Northwest.
Superyachts are important to the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) for several reasons:
Economic Impact: Superyachts are a significant source of revenue for the marine industry. Their construction, maintenance, and operation involve a wide range of products and services, such as yacht building, repair, refits, marina services, and more. This generates business opportunities and jobs for the marine industry in the Pacific Northwest, benefiting NMTA members.
Industry Growth: The presence of superyachts in the Northwest region can attract more investment and talent to the marine industry. This can lead to the growth and expansion of the sector, which NMTA represents.
International Appeal: Superyachts often come from around the world to explore the waters of the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the region’s beauty and infrastructure. This can enhance the international reputation of our local boating region.
Networking and Collaboration: Superyacht owners, operators, and crew often require a wide range of services, including provisioning, maintenance, and recreational activities. NMTA members can benefit from networking and collaboration opportunities with these clients.
Showcasing Expertise: The Northwest Marine Trade Association can use superyachts as a platform to showcase the expertise and capabilities of its members. By catering to the needs of superyachts, NMTA can demonstrate the high quality of services available in the region.
Tourism and Hospitality: The presence of superyachts can boost tourism and hospitality sectors in the region. Visitors and crew members on superyachts often spend money on various services, which has a positive economic impact. This, in turn, can be used to help get more acceptance and funding for boating programs in the legislature.
Advocacy and Representation: NMTA advocates for policies and regulations that support the superyacht industry in the region. This can involve promoting infrastructure improvements, regulatory changes, or other initiatives to attract more superyachts to the area.
Superyachts play a vital role in the economic growth and development of the marine trade industry in the Pacific Northwest, making them an important focus for the Northwest Marine Trade Association.
SuperYacht Northwest (SYNW), recently introduced a new Member Spotlight series. Every few weeks they will interview one of their members and showcase their business. The first video featured Nordlund Boat Company with an inside look at their boatyard, and interview with CEO Jason Machovsky. Watch the full interview at tinyurl.com/NordlundSYNW
Founded in 1958, Nordlund Boat Co. has been building custom yachts for over 65 years. Eventually passed from founders Norm & Phyllis to their sons Paul and Gary, Nordlund has grown into a full-service boatyard. Now succeeded by Jason Machovsky, Nordlund has been strengthened with new boat lifts, new compatibilities, and new custom yacht designs just waiting to be brought to life.
SYNW became part of the NMTA in 2010. Its mission is to amplify the Pacific Northwest’s global maritime appeal by promoting the region’s unique advantages as a charter/cruising destination for large yachts. NMTA members who have worked with, or are interested in promoting their business or services to large yachts are encouraged to join SYNW. By joining, members can participate in the promotional video series such as the Nordlund video.
For more details or to learn about our meeting schedule, please visit the NMTA Event Calendar or contact Jay Jennings at jay@nmta.net or resources@synw.com
