Here are some useful Internet links we have found to benefit members of the National Marine Representatives Association.

Web Site: www.nmma.org

NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) - NMMA is sponsor of 24 consumer boat shows in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as two outstanding trade events for the marine industry-MAATS and BoatBuilding 2001, taking place October 3-5, 2001 at the Tampa (FL) Convention Center. NMMA members, nearly 1,400 companies, produce approximately 80% of the marine products used by recreational boaters and anglers in the United States. The North American pleasure boat market represents fully half of the global demand for these products and services. Retail sales of boats and related products and services amount to an estimated $25 billion annually in the U.S.

Web Site: www.nmea.org

NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) - Founded in 1957, the NMEA is an internationally recognized trade association of dealers, manufacturers, distributors, sales representatives and other professionals in the marine electronics field. Among its achievements, the NMEA has led the way in establishing technical standards for data exchange in marine electronics, with the widely accepted NMEA 0183 data protocol, and certification standards for marine electronics technicians. In 2001, NMEA will introduce its new network standard, NMEA 2000, and set of standards for the installation of marine electronic equipment.

Web Site: www.manaonline.org

Established in 1947, MANA is a non-profit association of professional multi-line field sales agencies and the manufacturers they represent. Through the monthly magazine, Agency Sales, and regional seminars, MANA educates industry, government and academia on the multi-line method of selling. The Online Directory, which is a searchable database, is a source used by marketing professionals in their search for sales representation. MANA's focus is to aid in the development and promotion of mutually profitable relationships and ethical standards of behavior among sales agencies, their principals and their joint customers.

Web Site: www.abbra.org

The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) is the national not-for-profit association for the marine service trades. ABBRA is the industry advocate for 400 members and affiliates, providing resources to encourage professionalism and strengthen their profitability. Regional and national conferences furnish the "work smart" forums for sharing knowledge and experience, educational and technical certification programs and networking in search of solutions to common problems.

Web Site: www.nmma.org/maats

NMMA hosts the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS), a highly focused marine accessory aftermarket event designed to assemble suppliers and buyers in a time-and cost-effective program. MAATS targets the special requirements of marine distributors, national retailers and accessory buyers from marine dealerships, which, although small in number, represent a significant dollar and unit transaction portion of the accessory aftermarket. In 2004, MAATS will be held July 8-11.