NMMA to no longer produce Progressive® Chicago In-Water Boat Show®
As a result of feedback from the Chicagoland boating industry and NMMA stakeholders, the decision has been made not to produce the Progressive® Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show® scheduled for June 11-14, 2015. There was not enough market demand or available inventory to warrant an acceptable selling environment for exhibitors and a quality event for attendees.
The consensus is that the industry would be better served focusing on the recently merged, all-new Progressive Insurance® Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show®, at McCormick Place, which will take place next year from January 14-18, 2016. NMMA plans to concentrate its efforts on the newly expanded winter show, a combination of Strictly Sail® Chicago and the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show®, and focus on making it the largest comprehensive boating event in the Midwest and ideal sales environment for exhibitors. The NMMA is hopeful this shift in focus to Chicago's largest boat show will continue to help grow recreational boating in the Midwest.