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# President, Jeff Strong, visits Washington D.C. for ORR

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President of Strong's Marine and Chairman of MRAA, Jeff Strong, visits Washington D.C. to partake in the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. 

On May 7th, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) hosted a groundbreaking CEO-level Forum in Washington, D.C. This exclusive event is set to bring together top executives and decision-makers from diverse sectors of the outdoor recreation industry, creating a platform for collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning. 

This event shows ORR's dedication to bringing together industry leaders and government officials, providing a space for ideas to flourish. By targeting key industry challenges and capitalizing on opportunities, this conference is positioned to drive collaborative strategies forward. The gathering of these industry leaders signifies a pivotal moment in advancing the collective goals and initiatives of the outdoor recreation community.

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From left to right in the image above, we have Matt Gruhn, the President of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, alongside Brett McGill and Jeff Strong, President of Strong's Marine and Chairman of MRAA .

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The agenda included important topics including:

- **Meeting the New Customer Outside through inclusion, Infrastructure & Innovation** - focused on the needs of current and future outdoor recreation participants. This topic touched on new services & amenities at marinas.
- **Future of Recreation Funding Report** - discussed the ORR study to better understand the federal spending on outdoor recreation, overall trends and issues that might impact funding.
- **The state of the Outdoor Recreation Economy** - explored the landscape of the 2024 recreational economy.
- **Recreation Industry's Path to Sustainability** - highlighted sustainability best practices as well promoting innovation and collaboration across outdoor businesses.
- **Healthy Land, Water, People & Communities** - exploring the connection between experiences on health lands and water that ultimately contribute to positive physical, mental and societal impacts.

![IMG_4454](https://blog.strongsmarine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_4454.jpg?width=509&height=678&name=IMG_4454.jpg)

Chairman of MRAA, Jeff Strong, pictured with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable in Washington D.C.

This event was sponsored by the National Marine Manufacturers association, NMMA as well as Discover Boating as well as many other leaders in the outdoor recreation industry. 

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Ultimately, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) offers increased collaboration and advocacy in the outdoor recreation industry. The ORR is ready to influence the national dialogue on outdoor recreation by building partnerships, promoting sustainable policies, and highlighting the benefits of outdoor activities for the economy and health.

Strong's Marine is honored to be a part of this dialogue, actively contributing to shaping a bright and sustainable future for outdoor recreation.

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