The Michigan Boating Industries Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion, protection and advancement of the recreational boating industry in Michigan. The MBIA currently represents more than 350 marine businesses in Michigan and serves as the voice of recreational boating in Michigan.

The MBIA was established in 1958 by marine businessmen dedicated to the betterment of the overall boating industry. Through the years, the MBIA has come to achieve recognition as one of the most productive and progressive marine trade associations in the nation.

With Michigan having nearly 1 million registered boats, the MBIA’s role is instrumental to the continued well being of the industry as it relates to promoting the interests of recreation boating by improving industry conditions; enhancing facilities development; protecting our water resources, monitoring legislation and advancing the education of those in the industry.

The MBIA is the premier boat show producer in the state of Michigan. The Detroit Boat Show held in February at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center) is known as one of the top shows in the country for sales, size and attendance and the Novi Boat Show held in March at the Suburban Collection Showplace is a strong follow-up show catering to the surrounding suburban areas. The MBIA also produces the Metro Boat Show in September at Lake St. Clair Metropark.

This website serves as an information source for MBIA members, boating enthusiasts, the media and anyone with interest in boating in Michigan. Please take the time to browse through to gain valuable information on boating in Michigan.

The MBIA is located at:

8625 Richardson Rd.

Commerce Twp., MI 48390

Phone: 734.261.0123
Fax: 734.261.0880
Email: boatmichigan@mbia.org