American Boating Congress

The Industry’s Premier Political and Legislative Event: April 24–25, 2012

We need you in Washington D.C.

The American Boating Congress is a comprehensive legislative conference that brings together recreational boating industry leaders to formulate public policy and present a unified front on issues that impact marine businesses.

• Learn ways to grow your business in the current economy.
• Discover how current state and federal regulatory issues affect your operations
• Learn the status of key federal legislation concerning the marine industry
• Hear updates from experts about how pending legislation and regulation can impact your bottom line
• Get first-hand knowledge from state and federal regulators, key congressional staff and industry experts as to trends that impact the marine industry
• Network with fellow industry leaders

You'll never have a better opportunity to personally influence legislation and protect your business interests.

In prepartion for visits with your legislator and their staff, download the pre-conference issues briefing and policy briefs on our industry's most pressing issues below.

ABC 2012 Co-Hosted By

National Marine Manufacturers Association
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas
Center for Coastal Conservation
South Carolina Marine Association
National Marine Distributors Association
Boy Scouts/Sea Scouts
Boating Trades Association of Metropolitan Houston
U.S. Superyacht Association
Association of Marina Industries

Learn more about ABC

• About ABC
• Schedule of Events
• Hotel Information
• Hill Visits
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Registration