Recently, the work of the SCMA has been able to accomplish many great things for South Carolina’s marine industry including:

• Having legislators propose laws to reduce the property taxes on boats
• Hosting a legislative open house in conjunction with National Marina Day to acquaint SC lawmakers with our industry
• Hosting the annual South Carolina In-Water Boat Show held each April in downtown Charleston
• Hiring a lobbyist to work on our behalf in Columbia
• Hiring a fulltime Executive Director to work for you and your industry
• Sending a delegate yearly to the American Boating Congress in Washington, DC
• Worked with the South Carolina congressional delegation to successfully reduce EPA fines levied against 5 state marinas
• Co-hosted the 2001 Marine Trades Expo and Conference

But our work doesn’t stop there. Future endeavors for the association include:

• Completing an economic impact study for the entire recreational marine industry in our state
• Sponsoring more networking and educational events. In order to continue on this course, membership support is imperative
• Establishing a marine technician training program through the state’s technical colleges

By becoming a member of the SCMA, you are privileged to these exclusive member benefits:

• Being a part of an association that has been working directly for your industry, in your state, since 1996.
• Access to economic impact studies of the marinas in our state
• Opportunities to attend seminars, briefings and training sessions on topics pertinent to your business and to network with colleagues
• Rights to a clearinghouse of information regarding legislation and regulations affecting our industry.
• Membership directory recognition to acknowledge our members and refer them to the public
• Discounts on SC In-Water Boat Show exhibitor rates