"The Marina Economic Impact Study may well be the single most important lobbying and water management tool that the marina industry will develop. It is imperative that we all participate."
Alex Laidlaw, CMM, Westrec Marinas, GA

"The quality of a study is often bound by the depth of the research, the strength and qualifications of those doing the work and the receptiveness of those in the field to participate. The Marina Economic Impact Study recognizes that improving research also means expanding the boundaries to a wider audience of marina professionals by allowing interaction via an exemplary model. Knowledge about the positive impact that marinas contribute to local economies is no longer luxury to local, state and federal leaders; this knowledge is a necessity and the Marina Economic Impact Study will be a significant vehicle providing high-quality data to our political and business leaders."
Gregg Kenney, CMM, Flagship Marinas, AMI Chairman, TX

"We, at Naples Marina are very excited about the possibility of being able to confirm what we believe is a very profound economic impact in our area. We plan to use this information as a vital part of future presentations. Whether we are seeking permits, proposing water access in the area, supporting, or opposing new regulations. I am very eager to finally be capable of citing economic facts and figures that will support these positions."
Ted Maupin CMM, General Manager, Naples Marina & Boating Center, FL

"As we know, working and living near water resources tends to be full of many personal and emotional experiences. As a result, decisions and plans relating to issues regarding these resources are often determined by subjective processes and how one feels it will affect the resource in question. The Marina Economic Impact Study will offer decision makers a tremendous tool by adding an objective element to their decision making process. They will now be able to add critical data regarding economic impact that will assist them in determining possible and quite often appropriate courses of actions. As a result, accurate and critical knowledge will finally be available for use by local, state and federal authorities involving marinas and other water resource projects."
Marshall Nowlin CMM, Bayport Marina, MN

"I believe that this will be the most important tool we will have to reach out to our legislators on the local, state, and federal levels to help preserve our industry. Nothing speaks louder than money and jobs. If we can get a large response from marina operators we will be able to provide creditable and unbiased statistics to our lawmakers that will help ensure the future of marinas in our own neighborhood and across the country."
Tom Cox CMM, Constitution Marina, MA

"Your participation in this study is nothing short of imperative to the future of the marina industry. As political pressure on marinas increases at every level of government, marina operators are increasingly forced to justify their very existence. Armed with the data flowing from this study, marina operators and their advocates will now be able to argue not only for the protection of the marina industry, but for laws and regulations that will promote our industry. I urge you to fill out this survey and return it today!"
James Frye, CMM, President, Association of Marina Industries