Marine Marketers of America (MMA)

Marine Marketers of America represents marine marketers and offers several exciting initiatives and membership benefits:

• A voice for marine marketers to the industry
• Professional development and educational opportunities
• National Speakers Bureau (members can book … or members can speak! The MMA will promote.)
• A dedicated website, including a marine marketers members list, links and job bank
• Networking events – the opportunity to meet other marine marketers
• A National Awards Program recognizing outstanding achievement in marine advertising and public relations/promotions

NMEA, the association continues to provide a forum for its members through frequent communications from the national office, regional meetings and its annual conference.

As the association continues to improve services to its members, it will focus on educating the public in safe and proper use of marine electronics and strengthening the association's presence in the marine electronics industry.

NMMA members, more than 1,400 companies, produce every conceivable product used by recreational boaters. An estimated 80 percent of marine products used in North America are produced by NMMA members. Formed in 1979 in a merger between the Boating Industry Association of Chicago (BIA) and the National Association of Engine & Boat Manufacturers of New York (NAEBM), roots of the non-profit Association can be traced to 1904 when NAEBM was founded.

The NMMA Mission

NMMA is dedicated to creating, promoting and protecting an environment where members can achieve financial success through excellence in manufacturing, in selling, and in servicing their customers.

To fulfill this mission, NMMA will devote its resources to:

• Public policy advocacy
• Marketing
• Quality Assurance
• Resources & Data

NMTA Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Northwest Marine Trade Association is to promote the growth of recreational boating and the businesses of our members.

The core values set out below drive the work of the Northwest Marine Trade Association. They are constantly working to ensure that they adhere to these values in all aspects of their organization - from strategic planning to tactical daily work.

• The direction of the association comes from its members.
• There is fair and equitable recognition of members.
• The association fosters an environment that encourages participation by its members.
• The association is strategic in its planning, thinking and actions.
• The association applies a dedicated approach to prioritizing and resolving common issues that affect its members
• The association works constructively with other groups in pursuit of its mission statement.
• The association acts with transparency and integrity in conducting its business
• The association is non-partisan.