Oct 29, 2019
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. We have a fantastic line up of speakers who will inform and inspire, lots of networking opportunities to connect with colleagues and an evening of entertainment that you won’t want to miss.
Don’t take our word for it, in the video below past attendees will tell you everything you need to know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_0jnXDXcwU&feature=youtu.be
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Speaker Spotlight: ANTOINE LEJEUNE
2019 Economic Overview of the Recreational Boating Industry
We are extremely pleased to welcome back Antoine Lejeune, Commercial Leader, Dealer Relationships at Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance who will kick off the 2019 Boating BC Conference with an economic update of the Canadian recreational boating industry. Antoine is a CPA, CMA with a Business Administration Degree from the University of Montreal Business School (HEC), and has been with Wells Fargo (formerly GE Capital) for 18 years. His internal and external commercial team members service CDF’s network of over 3,400 dealers across Canada ensuring dealers have the necessary credit facilities in place to meet their business targets.
For a complete list of this year’s fantastic speakers, click here.
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES OCTOBER 31!
The discounted room rate of $189.00 per night and availability are only guaranteed until October 31st After that, the room block will be opened to the public and available at regular rates on a first come, first serve basis. If you haven't already done so, be sure to book your room as soon as possible at 1.800.663.0299 and book under "2019 Boating BC Conference" or reserve online Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.
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Marine Industry Career Path: Brett Ramsey

Wendy and Brett Ramsey
Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the first installments this year, we have two subjects to highlight. Introducing Wendy and Brett Ramsey!
The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now. They’ve also been working on an impactful pilot project for a long time, which will now be launching this spring. The focus of this initiative is to bring more young people into the marine industry.
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Building on its award-winning M Series, Bayliner unveiled the all-new M19 at the Miami International Boat Show. The M19 joins the M Series lineup of the M15 and M17 delivering the stability and versatility the series is known for with a focus on expanding boater participation through its intuitive design, ease of maintenance and inclusive price point.
With an overall length of 19 feet and starting at $30,995 USD, the M19 is built on an improved M-hull foundation offering increased stability and automotive style handling for familiarity to appeal to the next generation of boaters. The M19 features an upgraded nine-person capacity and is watersports capable for a full day of adventure on the water.
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Televisions on a boat are increasingly commonplace. With the simple-to-install Glomex Avior VT300 Omnidirectional TV/FM antenna from GA Communications, it's never been easier to bring analog and digital broadcasts onboard—at a price that's hard to ignore.
The most noticeable feature of the Avior VT300 antenna is its compact white, anti-yellowing radome. At only 4" dia. x 8" H and 8.8 oz., it's specifically made for smaller boats that can't accommodate large TV antenna domes and only need short range reception, depending on height and conditions. The amplifier allows the antenna to have an increase in gain with a 24.5 dB average to receive vertical and horizontal polarized TV signals simultaneously from 360°.
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Airmar hires Suzanne Hawley as Brand Manager

The Leader in Ultrasonic Technology and Multi-sensor Solutions Continues to Grow in Talent and Innovation. AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, has named Suzanne Hawley as the Brand Manager for the company’s wholly owned distributor, Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, located in Lake City, SC.
Hawley comes to Airmar with extensive marketing and PR experience in the marine electronics industry including 20 years as the owner of Hawley Communications, a consulting agency focused on creative marketing solutions for businesses in the recreational boating industry.
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