In case you missed it…

Andy Adams

Nov 5, 2024

My feeling is that the activity level in the marine industry has been running at a frantic pace for a few months now and there have been many significant stories both internationally and especially for our Canadian audience. So, in this edition of Boating Industry Canada, we have selected a group of what we think are the most valuable stories and we have repeated them in this, our first edition in November.

We realize that you can’t always stop to read News Week when it comes in and then, life goes galloping along to the next edition and you may have missed something that is important to you.

In this edition, we are repeating  several stories that are “people” stories. These include the announcements for the Boating BC and Boating Ontario Conferences. These are always great networking and learning opportunities in a fast-paced and condensed form.

Financially, the most important story was the reminder that this is the right time of year to start internal personnel and staff development programs for employee retention and productivity by bringing in the Employer of Choice program. Program founder Jeff Doran explains how this program can attract and help retain the key staff members you will need for success in the future.

Other human-interest stories that our readers should be aware of are that Nominations are open for 5th International Electric Boat Awards – The Gussies. On a more personal note, this is the time of year to consider the 2024 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame award and that the call for Nominations is open. Do you know of someone who would be worthy recipient?

On the other hand, we also recognize that the industry has been facing some challenges and the BRP announcement of their intention to sell Alumacraft, Manitou, Telwater and their marine P&A businesses is big news.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest nd that as we move to the end of 2024, your business is succeeding and gearing up for a stronger market in 2025.

Andy Adams – Editor

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