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You Need To Make An Investment In The Future Of Your Industry.
Membership in The American Waterways Operators, Inc. is a sound business invest-
ment. We speak up for your interests in Wash-
ington — in one unified voice with 40 years of
experience. The return on your investment comes
with the power to shape and influence the future
of your changing industry, at a time when its
very existence may be threatened by new laws,
taxes, and regulations.
The American Waterways Operators, Inc. works to serve you, its members, by keeping
Washington aware of your industry concerns,
monitoring impending — and potentially costly
— government actions, and influencing political
decision making on these critical issues.
Through the years, we at AWO have lobbied for measures to stave off increased user taxes,
have helped to protect you against unfair foreign
competition and increasing operational costs,
and have worked to promote balanced federal
policies toward all forms of bulk transportation.
But besides serving as a watchdog, AWO also exists to keep you informed. . . so that
you can operate your business more efficiently
and profitably. As a member, you'll receive
our well-respected Weekly Letter summarizing
proposed legislation and current industry trends.
You'll have access to industry statistics, and to
research and information about economic
patterns. You'll receive the AWO Membership
Directory, the Issues Matrix, and much more.
And, The American Waterways Operators, Inc. .offers you the expertise and focus of its
numerous specialized committees. Each commit
tee will work for you and with you, as a member,
to promote special concerns in Washington and at
home.
If you are directly involved in a domestic waterways enterprise, you'll find that this tax-
deductible membership is an invaluable invest-
ment in terms of assessing and influencing the
future of your industry.
If your business requires that you interact with towing, barge or shipyard enterprises — if you
are a supplier, manufacturer, insurer, banker or
consultant — you'll want to become an Affiliate
Member. You'll obtain direct access to important
business contacts.
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find out more, we think you'll agree we're a wise
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