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Early bird registration for the American Boating Congress closes April 1

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 25 Mar 2024 17:32 PDT
Registration open for the 2023 American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C © American Boating Congress

Early bird registration for the American Boating Congress (ABC) closes on April 1, 2024. This is your final chance to take advantage of discounted rates and secure your spot at our industry's premier advocacy event.

Register Here.

ABC comes at a pivotal time for our industry and our government. With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, Congress is busier than ever. It is critical we ensure our elected members of Congress and members of the Administration put our issues at the top of their agenda. Your voice is needed in Washington, D.C., to help tell our industry's story and ABC provides an excellent opportunity to show how boating and fishing are economic powerhouses.

Our meetings with government officials will focus on our industry's top policy priorities: access, infrastructure, tariffs, and sustainability. Join us at ABC as we work together to push back against threats to our industry—such as the onerous NOAA vessel speed rule—and champion the impressive work our industry is doing to advance innovations in sustainability and marine propulsion technologies.

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