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NMMA will raise its state political advocacy to a new level on September 11, 2019, with the inaugural Michigan political fly-in. To be held in state’s capitol in Lansing, the event will focus on bringing its priorities of an outdoor recreational office, aquatic invasive species prevention and elimination, workforce development, and business taxes to decision makers. Click here to register.

Expanding the recreational boating industry’s brand before opinion leaders is an important goal in NMMA’s Strategic Industry Business Plan. Voters and business owners carry more political sway than any lobbyist.

Legislators might know boating is important, but they don’t always know the specific concerns and political agendas of the recreational marine industry. Legislators also need to know more about the economic impact the industry provides, individually and collectively. The relationships built through this fly-in will be invaluable during this session and the years to come.

• What: NMMA Michigan Fly-In
• When: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | 8:30am – 4:00pm CT
• Where: Kelley Cawthorne Offices and the Michigan State Capitol Building
• Registration Link: https://web.cvent.com/event/ed7deaeb-d37e-4fc6-8cca-adae974c6df9/summary

Expanding our presence before state lawmakers and regulators will be rolled out throughout the country. These events also are an opportunity for those who have yet to attend an American Boating Congress in Washington to get involved in the political process in their state.

Additional details about the Michigan fly-in, including a draft agenda, will be available in the coming days. For more information, please contact NMMA director of state government relations, Libby Yranski at [email protected] or NMMA Great Lakes policy and engagement manager, Jill Sims at [email protected].