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Renowned Economist Dr. Shawn DuBravac to speak at ABC 2025

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 29 Apr 2025 08:04 PDT May 12-14, 2025
Renowned Economist Dr. Shawn DuBravac © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The NMMA is pleased to announce that leading economist and futurist Dr. Shawn DuBravac will serve as a featured speaker at the 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC), bringing his forward-looking economic expertise to the recreational boating industry's premier advocacy event.

Dr. DuBravac, president of Avrio Institute and former chief economist of the Consumer Technology Association, is widely recognized for his ability to connect macroeconomic trends with industry-specific implications.

At ABC 2025, Dr. DuBravac will break down key economic indicators—such as inflation, consumer sentiment, interest rates, and shifting labor dynamics—and explore what they mean for marine manufacturers, retailers, and boating stakeholders.

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