MISSION STATEMENT


"The Connecticut Marine Trades Association's (CMTA) primary responsibility is to promote recreational boating and related marine activities while protecting its interests and the interests of its membership."

CMTA is instrumental to the growth and continued well being of the industry by promoting the interests of recreational boating, improving industry conditions, monitoring legislative and regulatory issues, and advancing the education of those in the industry in Connecticut.

CMTA will maintain the highest standards in providing its members with the best service possible to include the successful implementation of the objectives presented in the annual business plan of action.

CMTA is a not-for-profit trade association representing the recreational boating and related marine industries in our state. Founded in 1954 by a dedicated group of volunteers, CMTA exists for the benefit of the boating industry in Connecticut.

CMTA has over 300 member businesses and is known as the "Voice of Recreational Boating" in Connecticut, dealing with government agencies and affiliated local and national organizations on all issues affecting the boating industry.

Through the support of its varied membership, and with the effective use of promotional, educational, communicative, and public relations tools, CMTA continues to promote the advancement of the marine trades throughout Connecticut. 

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