COVID-19 SURVEY RESULTS – BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA BUSINESS IMPACT
On April 17 and 20th, Boating Industry Canada surveyed the recreational boating stakeholders in Canada on the business impact brought on by the current Covid-19 situation.
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CANADIAN YACHTING MEDIA ANNOUNCES BOATING WEBINAR SERIES
Starting April 30, Canadian Yachting Media will launch a new webinar series. Rob MacLeod, Canadian Yachting magazine contributor, will host the webinars that will look at various aspects of boating and boat maintenance.
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MARINE MARKETING IN A CORONAVIRUS WORLD – EIGHT TIPS FOR SURVIVING AND THRIVING
What appeared to be a promising year based on early season boat show attendance, orders and consumer confidence, came to a crashing slide in many parts of the world with the advent and rapid spread of Coronavirus.
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BOATING ONTARIO ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER
April 14th, 2020 – “We all hope to be very busy in the coming months and Boating Ontario felt it was necessary to postpone our spring golf tournament. We are pleased to confirm that the Boating Ontario Annual Golf Tournament will now take place on Wednesday, September 9th.
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NMMA CANADA APRIL 3RD UPDATE: FEDERAL WAGE SUBSIDY INFORMATION
The NMMA Canada has reviewed and summarized the details that the federal government has released for the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, which would cover 75% of the first $58,700 normally earned by employees (up to a maximum benefit of $847 per week).
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ONTARIO, BC GOVERNMENTS SEEKING ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO FIGHT COVID-19
The NMMA Canada has sent us information that the Ontario government has launched a new $50 million Ontario Together Fund “to help businesses provide innovative solutions or retool their operations in order to manufacture essential medical supplies and equipment, including gowns, coveralls, masks, face shields, testing equipment and ventilators.”
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GREAT LAKES HIGH WATER LEVELS
Other than Lake Michigan, the province of Ontario borders on all of the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay, and these bodies of water all drain out through the Moses Saunders Dam at Cornwall and into the St. Lawrence River.
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DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 50TH ANNUAL NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
In anticipation of the eventual easing of social distancing restrictions and the country’s inevitable return to work, Newport Exhibition Group has announced that the Newport International Boat Show will take place September 17th through 20th, 2020 at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
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2020 NMEA/RTCM COMBINED CONFERENCE & EXPO MOVES TO FLORIDA
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…
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NORTHWEST MARINE TRADE ASSOCIATION RESCHEDULES ANACORTES BOAT & YACHT SHOW FOR LATE JUNE
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), in conjunction with its partner the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, today announced that it has rescheduled the third annual Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, originally set for May 14-17, 2020, until Thursday June 25 – Sunday, June 28, 2020.
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2020 BVI SPRING REGATTA POSTPONEMENT
Tortola, British Virgin Islands: In light of the statement made by the Government of the Virgin Islands on 13 March 2020 regarding measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BVI Spring Regatta Board has been instructed to postpone the 2020 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival as a matter of public health and safety.
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MRAA EXPANDS ITS WEBINAR SERIES FOR BOAT DEALERS
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas expanded its Ask the Expert series of live webinars for boat dealers to help them navigate decision-making in the coming weeks and months.
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A “HAPPY PLACE FREEBIE” YOU CAN SHARE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS
Here is something that we can give to you, our News Week Digest readers that is positive, forward-looking, informative and fun for your marina and yacht club customers!
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NMMA CANADA SHARES THEIR NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE FOR MEMBERS
NMMA Canada recently sent out an excellent summary of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation that has been rapidly evolving in Canada and across the world.
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THIRD ANNUAL ANACORTES BOAT & YACHT SHOW DROPS ANCHOR MAY 14
The third annual Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show is coming back to Cap Sante Marina May 14-17, 2020. Featuring more than 300 new and brokerage boats in-water, on land and at nearby boatyards, plus a 10,000 square foot tent of accessories and service providers…
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30th ANNUAL BC BOAT SHOW RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 24 – 27, 2020
On March 13, 2020 the organizers of the BC Boat Show announced the new show dates have been scheduled for September 24 – 27, 2020. The 30th Annual BC Boat Show has been postponed in light of the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak and recent announcement from the BC Ministry of Health banning all events over 250 people.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA WEBINAR ON COPING WITH COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 poses important challenges to Canadian businesses. Join this webinar to hear from BDC experts as they share short-term economic perspectives and to get advice on how to manage through the crisis.
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UPDATE ON LUXURY TAX OPPOSITION
Following its seventh annual “Day one the Hill” lobby day in Ottawa last month, NMMA Canada is continuing to advocate against the federal government’s proposed 10% luxury tax on recreational boats over $100,000.
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CANADIAN ‘PUCKER PRO’ WINS KEY WEST’S CONCH SHELL BLOWING CONTEST
Several dozen fans of the fluted, pink-lined conch shell displayed their pucker power Saturday March 1st, during Key West’s 58th annual Conch (pronounced “konk”) Shell Blowing Contest in the Florida Keys.
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF ABYC STANDARDS
Limited space is remaining for ABYC’s hands-on learning course, designed for entry-level marine professionals, marine surveyors, service writers, sales/customer service representatives, and insurance personnel.
