The Urban Dictionary describes ghosting as “the act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone the subject is dating, but no longer wishes to date.” While dating and interviewing candidates is not the same thing, they are very similar in the early stages and can elicit very similar behaviors.
As we have now done for several years at the Toronto International Boat Show, members of the industry are invited to join their peers for the NMMA Canada Boating Industry Breakfast.
Boating Ontario was pleased to support the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) as they brought their acclaimed Intermediate Marina Manager training program to Ontario.
NMMA Canada is looking to apply for the CanExport Associations grant (formerly the Global Opportunities for Associations/GOA grant) again this year to support Canadian marine manufacturers. This grant would cover up to 75% of the costs for new, or expanded international business development activities.
The Canadian Yachting team is hard at work updating the cruising guides that everyone loves. Aerial photography was completed in July for Georgian Bay, researchers diligently updated the guide with fresh information and now our creative team and printers are getting ready for the brand new editions.
The 2019 Boating Ontario Annual Conference, held at the Sheraton on the Falls, was a resounding success. The three-day conference saw the largest attendance in our history and the introduction of several networking moments…
At this time, there is more money in the system than anyone can imagine. The major Private Equity Funds are focused on investing in, acquiring in the Boating and Marine industry in Canada.
NMMA has announced its September New Powerboat Registrations Report showing new powerboat retail sales in the U.S. market down 0.9 percent on a rolling 12-month year-over-year (R12M YOY) basis and up a healthy 5 percent on a rolling three-month year-over-year (R3M YOY) basis through September.
For the first time in my career in the boating industry I am getting more and more calls from people wanting to dump their old boats. Some of the reasons are
This is an urgent message from several News Week readers that action needs to be taken immediately, to lower the water levels in the Great Lakes.
After an incredible inaugural event, the Women in Textiles Summit will once again join experienced and emerging leaders to discuss current challenges, diverse perspectives and creative approaches.
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced the lineup and dates of their marine electronics installer training classes for 2020. Included are the Basic Marine Electronics Installer (MEI), Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI), Basic NMEA 2000® Network Installer and Advanced NMEA 2000® Network Installer courses.
The Georgian College Midland, Ontario campus will hold an ABYC Systems Certification course coming up on December 17th to 19th.
There are still spots available in the Marine Mechanical Technician Level II intake at BCIT in January. If you or one of your employees is looking to take the next step towards becoming a certified MMT, then head to the BCIT website and register today!
Patrick Hardy, of BCI Marine, has announced the launch of this strategic player, whose goal is to better serve pleasure boat dealers across the country.
Dealer Week, the newly reimagined MRAA Conference & Expo, has announced the final locations of the Dealer Week Field Led by industry trainer Valerie Ziebron, the Field Trip will take Dealer Week attendees on a tour of three Tampa-area businesses that exemplify great operations, employee relations and customer experience.
Ticket sales to this year’s Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine have been amazing! Big thanks to everyone who has registered – if you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to register today to guarantee your spot at this important boating industry event.
Exhibitors and consumers both benefit by TorontoBoatShow.com hosting a listing of all boats to be on display at the show.
Called one of the most inspirational TED speakers in the world, Drew Dudley is on a mission to help people discover the leader within. With more than five million views, his TED talk “Everyday Leadership (The Lollipop Moment)” redefined leadership — it’s not a characteristic of an elite few, but one that lives within us all.
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) have agreed to hold their 2020 international convention together at the Doubletree by Hilton at Universal Studios…