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Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show hosts Georgia State Legislative Committee Members

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 15 Jan 09:13 AEDT
Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show © National Marine Manufacturers Association

In partnership with the Georgia state legislature, NMMA hosted a bicameral committee meeting focused on the economic impacts of boating and the Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show with members of the Georgia General Assembly in attendance. The meeting featured speakers from the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Skiers Choice Dealership and Best in Boating.

Recreational boating has a $7.8 billion economic impact in Georgia and supports more than 670 businesses and 27,000 jobs.

"We must be vigilant on keeping over-regulation and government over-reach out of the marine industry," said State Representative Ron Stephens, (R-164) Chairman of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee. "We have to lead with good intention and appreciate the opportunity to be at the Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show and hear directly from our state's marine businesses."

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