BECOME A MEMBER OF RIMTA
ONCE YOU JOIN RIMTA, YOU HAVE A STRONG ALLY IN ACHIEVING SUCCESS FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
- RIMTA hires a government relations firm to inform elected officials about the strength and needs of the businesses in the RI marine industry, so that you don’t have to.
- RIMTA has successfully been able to maintain favorable legislation with no sales tax, no use tax and no property tax on boats.
- RIMTA participates on the national level for the advocacy and benefit of the national boating industry.
- RIMTA runs summer youth boat building programs to develop interest in the industry.
- RIMTA is involved in high school Career & Technical Education Marine Tech programs to build a talent pipeline.
- RIMTA partners with grant funders to provide training opportunities and programs for RI residents who were unaware of career opportunities in the RI marine industry.
- RIMTA secures grant funding to provide reimbursement to employers for hiring and training employees.
- We have a RIMTA Futures group to engage the young professionals in our industry.
- RIMTA hosts networking events to provide business to business opportunities.
- RIMTA coordinates training sessions to advance the skill sets and knowledge of industry members.
- RIMTA partners with Beacon Mutual to provide shared earning endorsements on qualifying workers compensation policies specifically for our members.
- RIMTA coordinates the RI Clean Marina Program
- RIMTA operates the shrink wrap recycling initiative for our members.
- RIMTA developed the first in the nation fiberglass vessel recycling pilot program.
- Members of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association may be eligible for a Shared Earnings endorsement on your workers’ compensation policy with Beacon Mutual.
- Learn more here.