It’s Day Two on Capitol Hill for NMMA’s 2017 American Boating Congress
It is day two of this year’s American Boating Congress (ABC), and it’s full speed ahead with an action packed agenda. The day starts with a Welcome Breakfast, which is immediately followed by the new panel discussion, “Inside the Beltway – Republican and Democratic Insights” - an inside look on the current political climate, an outlook for 2017, and how the upcoming midterm elections could impact policy decisions on Capitol Hill.
This year’s conference also offers nine new workshops, covering issues most impacting the recreational boating and fishing industries in 2017. Divided into three tracks – Business, Environment and Access, and Workforce and Compliance – the workshops provide attendees with distinct opportunities to learn more about advocacy and the areas which matter most to the industry and its businesses.
Other highlights at ABC today include special guest and keynote speaker Jake Tapper, the influential and award-winning journalist and author, and Chief CNN Washington Correspondent and Anchor, plus visits with members of Congress on Capitol Hill - one of the most important parts of ABC. There is no better way for the industry to educate representatives in their states on issues that matter to them than to meet in-person. These visits are an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships that lead to a brighter future for the recreational boating industry.
You can follow the conversation and latest happenings at ABC via NMMA’s Twitter handle, @therealnmma and event hashtag, #ABC2017. If you’re attending and haven’t already, download the American Boating Congress free app (ABC Lobby) to take advantage of new resources and tools that will make ABC 2017 the best conference yet! Sponsored by Brunswick and Mercury. Available on Apple, Android and Samsung phones.