THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE IS A VALUABLE INVESTMENT FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SEVERAL REASONS TO ATTEND!

Boating Ontario Conference 2016

Learn from expert speakers:

Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs will present: The Tide of Public Opinion: Ontarians and the Boating Industry

 

Thom Dammrich, President NMMA will present: New Horizons: Future Indicators & Trends in the Recreational Marine Industry

 

Darlene Upton, Executive Director Ontario Waterways, Parks Canada will present: Parks Canada + Boating = A beautiful thing!

 

Educational breakout sessions including presentations from your peers will bring like-minded conversation to business success. Breakout sessions will include: 

How To Become A SMARTer Dealer – A Road Map to Profitability

Fuel Sales – TSSA policy and you

Utilizing Your Clean Marina Designation

Creating Your Exceptional Customer Experience 

Electric Shock Drowning- A Silent Killer

 

Gain valuable credits! Earn education credits for professional development with these recognized industry certifications:

– Certified Marina Managers from AMI

– Brokers from CPYB

– Certified Marine Dealer 5 Star Program

 

Plus the valuable networking opportunities! 

Village Tour and Pub Crawl – Designed to create an atmosphere where you can socialize with peers and network with trade members while enjoying multiple venues in the village.

President’s Awards Gala – A celebration of success and an opportunity to recognize those who have made significant contributions to Ontario’s recreational boating industry.

 

Hotels start at $99 http://conference.boatingontario.ca/things-to-do/ 

 

Register before Oct 31st and SAVE! http://conference.boatingontario.ca/register/ 

 

All you need to know about the conference can be found at: http://conference.boatingontario.ca/

 

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