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Georgia State legislators tour Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 13 Jan 2024 00:13 GMT
Georgia State legislators tour Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show © National Marine Manufacturers Association

In partnership with the Georgia state legislature, NMMA hosted a bicameral committee meeting focused on the economic impacts of boating in Georgia with 25 members of the Georgia General Assembly in attendance. The meeting featured speakers from Chaparral and Robalo boats, Yamaha Marine Group, and Anchors Marina.

Recreational boating has a $7.8 billion economic impact in Georgia, and supports more than 670 businesses and 27,000 jobs.

"The partnership between Yamaha and Georgia is poised for even greater achievements," said Nicholas Genesi, Manager of Government Relations at Yamaha. "With ongoing investments in research and development, and community engagement, Yamaha and its over 2,300 employees here in Georgia, is committed to being a driving force behind Georgia's economic growth."

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