Our job at the Northwest Marine Trade Association is to increase participation in recreational boating, provide leadership in regulatory and legislative issues important to our members and deliver services that help you succeed.
In short, your goals are our goals.
NMTA's member-focused employees are tirelessly promoting boating by improving and protecting our industry. How may we serve you today?
Top Reasons to Come Aboard
Exhibit space at the west coast’s largest boat show, the Seattle Boat Show
Ongoing, expert representation in local and regional government issues
Actively shape policy by serving on industry committees
Access to members-only research such as boat show demographics and quarterly boat sales data
Discounted advertising rates to help you reach your fellow members
Contacts-rich Membership Directory
Networking opportunities throughout the year so you can meet important industry players, learn and have fun
Access to one of the region's strongest health care programs with competitive rates*
Increased Internet exposure for your company including our "NMTA Marine Yellow Pages" listing companies, products and brands
Regular, free seminars and webinars on topics important to your business such as Trade Show Sales Training, Top Export Markets for the Marine Trade, Employee Safety, etc.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what current members have to say about NMTA:
“We’ve been displaying at the Seattle Boat Show for over 60 years and I have watched it grow into the largest celebration of boating in the Northwest. No other event in the region draws such a large and diverse group of boating enthusiasts.
It is the best opportunity to promote your business, meet customers and network with other marine professionals in the Northwest.”
Carl Sutter – Fisheries Supply Co.
“I’ve been displaying and attending boat shows throughout the country since 1968. The Seattle Boat Show is the destination boat show on the west coast of the US. Having a presence at the Seattle Boat Show is the best way to promote a marine business in the Northwest. The Show is heads and tails above the rest and I have been to them all.”
Bruce Hedrick – Northwest Yachting Magazine
“Thank you for all your efforts to promote and preserve boating and the industry. I was thinking on my way home last night that it is great to have someone who is so committed to this cause.”
Issac Oczkewicz – La Conner Maritime Service
* - NOTE: Affiliate members can petition the NMTA Health Trust Board and EPK & Associates for participation in the NMTA Health Trust. To participate in the NMTA Health Trust, Affiliate members must meet not only By-Law membership criteria but also additional requirements established by the United States Department of Labor and the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
