The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is now accepting exhibitor and sponsorship registration for its Drystack Conference, October 27–28, 2013, at the B Ocean Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“The exhibits at the Drystack Conference offers industry suppliers the opportunity to talk directly to marina decision makers,” AMI Chair Gary Groenewold, CMM, states. “Plus, it provides our members with information regarding the products and services that can help them run their businesses more efficiently. Creating these types of connections is an important goal of AMI.”
IMI—The International Marina Institute (IMI) has been training and certifying marina personnel for over 20 years and offers courses in Intermediate Marina Management and Advanced Marina Management, as well as providing qualified members with the coveted Certified Marina Manager designation. Nearly 225 managers, representing some of the top marinas in the world, have successfully completed IMI’s Certified Marina Manager program.
AMI—The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) is a nonprofit membership organization providing management training, education, and information about research, legislation, and environmental issues affecting the marina industry.
For more information visit: www.marinaassociation.org

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