Aug 22, 2017
The International Marina Institute (IMI) is offering a one and one half day Marina & Boatyard Study Tour in the Tampa area leading into The International Boatbuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). This Study Tour will visit seven properties in and around Tampa, Florida.The tour will begin on September 18th at 1:00pm and continue at 8:00am on September 19th. Registration fee includes lunch on the second day, transportation and tours, facilitated discussion, and a copy of the group SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis. The tour will leave from the Tampa Convention Center each day.
Study Tour Properties to be Visited:
Clearwater Beach Marina
Tampa Harbor
Tampa Yacht & Country Club
Madeira Beach Marina
Pass A Grille Marina
Gulfport Marina
Loggerhead St. Petersburg
Registration Fees:
AMI Member Price: $750.00 USD
Non-Member Price: $ 795.00 USD
Please note that you must register for IBEX (which has no fee to walk the exhibit hall floor and outdoor space) in order to register for our IBEX Super Session, Tampa Area Marina & Boatyard Study Tour
Register here

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