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NAMM serves its members by tracking, engaging and educating on matters of public policy, based on three priorities: Business Compliance, Music Education Advocacy and Workforce Development. We represent the interests of the music products industry through virtual and in-person advocacy campaigns, such as the NAMM Music Education D.C. Fly-In. Members are invited to participate in trade, sustainability and music education advocacy working groups, as well as in educational webinars and advocacy efforts. Contact us for more information.

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Indiana NAMM Members Advocate for Fine Arts Requirement

October 9, 2024 In September, the Indiana State Board of Education (ISBOE) announced a proposal to make music and arts optional electives as part of their new diploma structure. In response 38 Indiana NAMM member companies joined NAMM with an endorsed letter requesting a two-credit hour fine arts requirement. This would ensure all Indiana students have the benefits of arts education, including music. NAMM members quickly galvanized around NAMM-provided research to help the ISBOE address concerns about low college attendance and graduation rates, as well as career-readiness in Indi...

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International Longshoremen Association Suspends Strike

October 3, 2024 The ILA Strike has come to a halt after three days, as port employers and union officials agreed to return to the negotiating table with the current contract in place thro...
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PIP (3:1) Compliance Date Approaches

September 5, 2024 Businesses that manufacture, import, process, distribute in commerce or use phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) or products containing PIP (3:1), especiall...
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife on CITES Appendix II Implementation

September 19, 2024 Staff from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) Office of International Programs participated in a webinar on Thursday, September 19 along with IWPA and NAMM staff...

Lacey Act Phase VII Implementation and Guidance: Part II

August 22, 2024 NAMM hosted Part II of our Lacey Act, Phase VII webinar series featuring Erin Otto, National Policy Manager at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and ...

View Informational Webinar on EU Compliance

August 20, 2024 NAMM hosted a free webinar on August 14, 2024 as part of our EU compliance series for companies selling products in the European Union (EU) to gain a deeper understanding ...
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Your Business May Be Required to Offer a Retirement Plan

August 6, 2024 Guest post by Mitchell Haber, Regional Vice President (Los Angeles North - Emerging Markets),  Voya Financial With the number of states requiring businesses to offer retire...