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NMMA Canada's Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 5 Feb 15:06 PST January 21, 2025
NMMA Canada's Industry Breakfast © National Marine Manufacturers Association

NMMA Canada hosted its annual Industry Breakfast, in conjunction with the Toronto International Boat Show on Jan. 21, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and boating enthusiasts to highlight the state of the Canadian recreational boating industry.

The event featured several presentations, including an economic update from Nick Bennenbroek of Wells Fargo, a political landscape overview by Susan Smith of BlueSky Strategies, and an update on Discover Boating from NMMA’s Kevin Williams. Andy Adams and Krista Sparkes delivered remarks that underscored the strength and resilience of our industry.

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