ENCOURAGE CHILDREN’S INTEREST IN BOATING
News Week has written a lot about needing young people to enter the marine industry. We believe part of the challenge is reaching people young enough to establish a childhood interest in boating.
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ABYC LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARINE TECHNICIANS
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is launching new online education opportunities for marine technicians, broadening the educational offerings already available.
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HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER OF ONTARIO (ECO)
News Week has just learned that on November 15, 2018, the Ontario Government introduced sudden plans to eliminate the office of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO).
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OTTAWA SET TO WELCOME 2019 EDITION OF THE REGION’S LARGEST BOAT SHOW
Ticket sales have opened, and until December 24th prospective visitors can take advantage of a Holiday Special: 2 tickets for $20, a savings of $10 in total. Tickets are available online.
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METSTRADE BUILDS ON SUCCESS WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE
There are a select number of exhibitions and trade shows around the world that take on a life of their own, becoming essential global gathering points for all professionals in their sector.
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FISHING AND CRABBING SEMINAR LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 SEATTLE BOAT SHOW
The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors & Afloat, is known far and wide for the quantity, quality and variety of its free boating and fishing seminars. For the 2019 show, there will be more than 200 free seminars on everything from Wi-Fi in the wilderness to boat and engine maintenance, and advanced seminars for a fee through Boat Show University.
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“COOPER’S TREASURE” CAST TO BE FEATURED AT VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
The Vancouver International Boat Show has announced that cast-members of the Discovery Channel series Cooper’s Treasure will be among many highlighted features of the 57thannual event, scheduled Wednesday, February 6 through Sunday, February 10.
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BREAKING NEWS: LEVEL 1 MST TRAINING IN NANAIMO FEBRUARY 2019!
Whole-boat training is a solid foundation for careers in marine service: Industry asked for it, Quadrant delivers it, and for qualified applicants, the Industry Training Authority will help fund it.
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GREAT CROWDS, GREAT INFORMATION AT 2018 BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE
Boating Ontario’s Annual Conference wrapped up at the beautiful Blue Mountain Village after delivering delegates a jam-packed slate of keynote and breakout sessions focused on challenging traditional thinking, member education and networking.
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REFIT SHOW – SHARE YOUR SEMINAR IDEAS
The Refit Show organizers are beginning to develop their 2019 seminar series. They are inviting the industry to tell them what topics, speakers, and technologies you’re interested in.
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MARINE FABRICATORS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION GOING STRONG
Online registration continues for the 2019 Marine Fabricators Conference, January 10-12, onboard the Queen Mary, a historic 1930’s steamship that has been decommissioned and permanently moored in Long Beach, Calif.
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INTERNATIONAL MARINA AND BOATYARD CONFERENCE JAN. 23-25, FT. LAUDERDALE
IMBC supports the marina and boatyard industries by providing one place where industry professionals get together to discuss business and trends.
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WOULD MORE PEOPLE GO BOATING IF THEIR CAR AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTED TO THEIR TRAILER?
We have just learned that a technology company called Semcon in Sweden has developed an automatic system to connect a car and a trailer.
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2018 BOATING BC CONFERENCE SEES RECORD ATTENDANCE
The 2018 Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine was a fantastic success. With record attendance, industry members enjoyed a day and a half of learning, networking and inspiration.
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BE PART OF ABYC 2019 STANDARDS WEEK
ABYC 2019 Standards Week will be January 7-11, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The event is especially close to our readers in B.C.
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TACKLING THE DWINDLING WORKFORCE CHALLENGE
There is no easy answer to tackling the workforce crisis. Companies in all industries are finding it more and more difficult to attract and retain the talent they need to sustain and grow their businesses.
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FIVE WAYS TO LEVERAGE YOUR TALENT BRAND TO ATTRACT GREAT CANDIDATES
Have you ever struggled to hire the right people? Do most of the people you interview seem like a questionable fit at your company? It might be a symptom of not using your employer brand to your best advantage.
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LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE – REGISTER NOW!
With less than one week left before we gather at Blue, the excitement is in overdrive. Monday evening’s Tailgate Reception & Exhibitor Extravaganza will open the doors to the beginning of 3 days of great networking, learning and celebration.
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IFAI MARINE FABRICATORS CONFERENCE – DESTINED FOR A GOOD TIME
If you’ve attended any IFAI events before, you know that they deliver a program filled with information to help you take your business to the next level.
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WEST COAST READERS – PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2019 ABYC MARINE LAW SYMPOSIUM
The 2019 ABYC Marine Law Symposium will be held January 8, 2019 in Seattle, Washington.
