Ohio Marine Trades Association

Ohio Marine Trades Association Ohio Marine Trades Association (OMTA) is a membership organization representing various types of businesses serving Ohio's recreational boating community.

OMTA's mission is to promote and support the growth of the marine industry statewide.

What helps build a strong Great Lakes city? Access to the water, a vibrant waterfront economy and opportunities for peop...
08/29/2026

What helps build a strong Great Lakes city? Access to the water, a vibrant waterfront economy and opportunities for people to experience the lake through recreational boating. 🌊

OMTA was proud to host representatives from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative at the Sandusky Yacht Club on Wednesday, August 26, for a Recreational Boating Economy Roundtable, moderated by Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne.

Leaders from government, tourism, economic development, environmental organizations and Ohio’s marine industry came together for an engaging conversation about the role recreational boating plays in shaping successful Great Lakes communities.

From supporting local businesses and jobs to driving tourism, strengthening waterfront communities and creating a personal connection to the water, recreational boating is an important part of what makes a Great Lakes city a Great Lakes city.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a tremendous success. We look forward to continuing these conversations and ensuring recreational boating remains part of the discussion as Great Lakes communities plan for the future.

We’re starting the day off right! A big thank you to Clemons Boats for sponsoring breakfast at the 2026 OMTA Educational...
08/28/2026

We’re starting the day off right!

A big thank you to Clemons Boats for sponsoring breakfast at the 2026 OMTA Educational Foundation Golf Outing!

Your support helps make this event possible while supporting the OMTA Educational Foundation and its continued investment in education, scholarships and workforce development for Ohio’s marine industry.

We appreciate your partnership and support!

Investing in the future of Ohio’s marine industry! A special thank you to Boats Group for supporting the OMTA Educationa...
08/27/2026

Investing in the future of Ohio’s marine industry!

A special thank you to Boats Group for supporting the OMTA Educational Foundation through a Named Scholarship.

Your generosity helps create educational opportunities for the next generation of marine industry professionals and supports the continued growth of our workforce.

We’re grateful to have partners like Boats Group helping us build a stronger future for our industry!

Marine Career Spotlight: DeckhandLooking for a hands-on career on the water? A Deckhand is an essential part of any vess...
08/27/2026

Marine Career Spotlight: Deckhand

Looking for a hands-on career on the water? A Deckhand is an essential part of any vessel's crew, helping keep operations running safely and efficiently.

From assisting with docking procedures and routine maintenance to cleaning the vessel and preparing it for each trip, no two days are ever the same. It's a great opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and turning a passion for boating into a career.

Education: No formal education required—on-the-job training provided
💰 Typical Salary: $15–24/hour

Every great captain starts somewhere—your journey could begin on deck.

A heartfelt thank you to Catawba Yacht Sales and Pier 53 Marine for sponsoring the trophies at the 2026 OMTA Educational...
08/25/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Catawba Yacht Sales and Pier 53 Marine for sponsoring the trophies at the 2026 OMTA Educational Foundation Golf Outing!

Thanks to your generous support, we'll be able to recognize and celebrate the outstanding performances of this year's golfers while advancing the mission of the OMTA Educational Foundation. Your partnership helps provide scholarships, workforce development, and educational opportunities that strengthen the future of Ohio's marine industry.

We appreciate your continued commitment to our industry and thank you for helping make this year's outing a success!

Catawba Yacht Sales
Pier 53 Marine

OMTA is headed to Tampa for Dealer Week 2026! Join us December 6–9 at the Tampa Convention Center for Dealer Week, where...
08/24/2026

OMTA is headed to Tampa for Dealer Week 2026!

Join us December 6–9 at the Tampa Convention Center for Dealer Week, where marine industry professionals from across the country will connect, learn and discover new solutions to advance their businesses.

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and connect with the OMTA team. We look forward to seeing you in Tampa!

Strong industries are built on strong partnerships.For more than 70 years, OMTA has served as a unified voice for Ohio's...
08/21/2026

Strong industries are built on strong partnerships.

For more than 70 years, OMTA has served as a unified voice for Ohio's recreational boating industry—bringing together businesses, advocating on key legislative issues, and protecting the waterways that are vital to our industry.

Thank you to Tom Mack, Founder of Tom Mack Yachts, for sharing why OMTA membership matters. We're proud to stand alongside members who are committed to strengthening Ohio's boating community.

OMTA’s Joe Sugalski spent the day on Gibraltar Island and South Bass Island this week for a “field trip” hosted by Ohio ...
08/19/2026

OMTA’s Joe Sugalski spent the day on Gibraltar Island and South Bass Island this week for a “field trip” hosted by Ohio Sea Grant and the Fresh Water Institute at Stone Laboratory. The day brought together water education, environmental and community leaders from across Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, Emily Bacha of the Fresh Water Institute, and other regional partners.

The visit included an Ohio Sea Grant Science Cruise, a tour of Gibraltar Island and Stone Lab, and a stop at the new ODNR Aquatic Visitor Center. It was a great opportunity to learn more about Lake Erie research, water quality, aquatic resources, and the organizations working to protect one of Ohio’s most important natural and economic assets.

For OMTA, opportunities like this help strengthen connections between Ohio’s marine industry, environmental organizations, educators, and other partners who all share an interest in a healthy and thriving Lake Erie.

The Cleveland Boat Show is staying at the I-X Center! After more than a year of advocacy and work to protect the future ...
08/19/2026

The Cleveland Boat Show is staying at the I-X Center!

After more than a year of advocacy and work to protect the future of Northeast Ohio’s consumer and trade-show economy, we are proud to share that the 70th Progressive Cleveland Boat Show will return to the I-X Center January 14–17, 2027.

For seven decades, the Cleveland Boat Show has brought families together, introduced generations to boating and supported dealers, manufacturers, vendors, union labor and thousands of jobs throughout Northeast Ohio.

We are tremendously grateful to Dee and Jimmy Haslam and the entire Haslam Sports Group team for recognizing the importance of these events and taking action to preserve them. Their commitment allows the Cleveland Boat Show to remain at the I-X Center while creating a bridge to its future home in the new enclosed stadium in Brook Park.

This is a big win for Ohio’s marine industry, our members and our community.

The shows will go on. See you at the I-X Center in January!

Read the full release at OMTA.com.

On Friday, the OMTA team participated in the 2026 Cuyahoga County Annual Success Fair at the Huntington Convention Cente...
08/18/2026

On Friday, the OMTA team participated in the 2026 Cuyahoga County Annual Success Fair at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland!

Hosted by the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry and its community partners, the annual event brought together more than 250 employers and service providers to connect individuals with employment opportunities, career training programs, and supportive resources.

As part of OMTA’s continued workforce development efforts, our team spent the day connecting with job seekers and sharing the many career opportunities available within Ohio’s marine industry through OhioMarineCareers.com.

Events like the Success Fair give OMTA the opportunity to introduce new audiences to careers in boating and marine businesses, connect employers with potential talent, and continue strengthening Ohio’s marine industry workforce pipeline.

Looking for marine industry talent or your next career opportunity? Visit OhioMarineCareers.com or contact Marielena Maggio at [email protected] to learn more about OMTA’s workforce initiatives.

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