BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS OCTOBER 31
If you haven’t registered for the Boating Ontario Conference yet, your time to do so at a discounted rate is running out! Early bird pricing ends October 31st…
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BE THE CHOICE
Be part of the marine community and join us for the rapidly approaching 2019 Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine. This year’s theme Be the Choice will focus on actionable insights for business leaders to be an employer of choice and how, collectively, we can be the industry of choice for employees.
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ABYC ANNOUNCES 11th ANNUAL STANDARDS WEEK
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops the safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, has announced its 11th annual ABYC Standards Week, Jan. 6-10, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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HOW TO WIN AT CUSTOMER SERVICE: 3 STRATEGIES FOR CONVERTING CUSTOMERS INTO BRAND DEVOTEES
When Scarlett hung up the phone, she was close to tears. Even more unexpectedly, so was the customer service representative on the other end. How did a seemingly simple inquiry end in two people so frustrated they were on the verge of a breakdown?
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THE 50TH US SAILBOAT SHOW PROVES THE SAIL INDUSTRY IS HERE TO STAY
The United States Sailboat Show closed the gates on a successful 50th edition in historic downtown Annapolis on Monday, October 14. The gates flooded – in more ways than one – over the holiday weekend as the show hit record numbers.
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HEAR BRIAN SENCICH, CLIENT PARTNER AT FACEBOOK AT THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE
Social media marketing is an incredibly invaluable tool – if you know how to use it! With all the platforms available to you nowadays, it might be difficult to understand why you’re not getting the results you expected from your social media accounts and you may be struggling with how to improve. We get it.
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DEALER WEEK ANNOUNCES FIRST 10X10 SERIES SPEAKERS: DR. THOM DAMMRICH, BRUCE VAN WAGONER, AND BILL YEARGIN
10/8/2019 12:00:00 AM | General NMMA NewsDealer Week has announced three new speakers, among the most respected voices in the marine industry, to the lineup of presenters at this year’s event:Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft, Inc.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE INFLUENCER, AUTHOR AND FORMER WALT DISNEY WORLD LEADER TO SPEAK AT THE INTERNATIONAL MARINA & BOATYARD CONFERENCE (IMBC)
Warren, RI -Dennis Snow will deliver the second-day keynote address at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) scheduled for January 14 – January 16, 2020, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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QUADRANT MARINE WHOLE BOAT TRAINING THIS JANUARY
Register now for MST Level 1 in Nanaimo, January 6th to 31st. This program is open to marine service employees with employer sponsors anywhere in Canada. If you are coming from outside BC, contact us for details on registration.
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF ABYC STANDARDS NOVEMBER 5-6, 2019 – ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Limited space is remaining for ABYC’s newest hands-on learning course, designed for entry-level marine professionals, marine surveyors, service writers, sales/customer service representatives, and insurance personnel.
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2020 ABYC MARINE LAW SYMPOSIUM – “FIRE, EXPLOSIONS, & OTHER THERMAL EVENTS”
The 4th Annual Marine Law Symposium will be held January 7, 2020 in New Orleans! Get a unique perspective on high profile accidents not shared in any other venue. Expert speakers will analyze critical boat fire investigations and case studies that are impacting today’s verdicts.
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CANADA’S PREMIER EVENT FOR BOATING IS SET TO MAKE WAVES!
62 years strong, the Toronto International Boat Show will feature expanded expertise, new workshops, free seminars and more than 550 exhibitors to browse, compare and shop for the best deals of the season, January 17 – 26, 2020.
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AN EXCELLENT TURNOUT FOR THE 2019 NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that, even with site changes and construction, the 2019 Show ended on a positive note.
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UNITED STATES POWERBOAT SHOW HITS RECORD NUMBERS
The United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis closed the curtains Sunday, October 6 on a banner year. At 5:00 pm a cannon shot rang out, hundreds of horns sounded their approval, and nearly 1,000 engines fired up to begin the move-out of the 48th annual Annapolis show.
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WELLS FARGO CDF SHARES THEIR 2019 SECOND QUARTER MARINE FIGURES
Boating Industry Canada News Week is pleased to again bring our readers this great source of direct industry financial data as Canada’s marine industry businesses move into the fall of 2019.
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IBEX ANNOUNCES PRODUCT WINNERS OF 2019 IBEX INNOVATION AWARDS
The 2019 IBEX Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), were presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) during the annual Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, October 1st.
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THREAT OF LIBERAL ELECTION PLATFORM “LUXURY TAX”
Since the release of the Liberals’ pre-election platform (including their proposed ‘luxury tax’), NMMA Canada and the various marine trades associations have been in extensive discussions to determine the various options available to us in terms of advocacy.
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SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOATING ONTARIO AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
There’s still time to nominate an organization, business or individual for the Boating Ontario Awards of Excellence! These awards are presented to those that have previously or continue to demonstrate outstanding contributions to recreational boating in Ontario.
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF MARINE CAREERS PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO WORKFORCE CHALLENGES
Despite the recent growth and attention on the marine industry in Nova Scotia, a new study by the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) finds that interest in career opportunities among students remains low.
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CANADIAN YACHTING AND PACIFIC YACHTING TO COLLABORATE ON TORONTO AND VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW GUIDES
Canadian Boat Shows has announced AD ASTRA Media Inc. as the official publisher for the 2020 Toronto and Vancouver International Show Guides.
