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Call for 2024 Women Making Waves nominations
April 17, 2024
Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Women Making Waves industry recognition program. The nomination process will close on May 1, 2024. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT in January 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Women Making Waves […]
Call for speakers at MFA Conference 2025
April 16, 2024
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is hosting the Marine Fabricators Conference 2025 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan. 9–11, 2025. The call for speakers is an opportunity for individuals and their organizations to help develop valuable and worthwhile content attendees are eager to hear. Conference organizers are looking for hands-on demonstrations, panel discussions and presentations. This […]
Suntex, Centerbridge announce joint venture in marina acquisitions
April 11, 2024
Suntex Marina Investors LLC and Centerbridge Partners L.P. announced that they have established a joint venture backed by Centerbridge-affiliated funds and global institutional investors to acquire over $1.25 billion in new marinas across the United States. These funds will be used to support new acquisitions and capital improvements at newly acquired facilities, as well as […]
Palm Beach celebrates successful 2024 show
April 10, 2024
The 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show, that took place at the end of March, closed out its annual four-day event in downtown West Palm Beach by having a record-breaking number of vessels on display, making it the largest edition in the show’s storied history. Since 1982, the Palm Beach International Boat Show has anchored […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 registration now open
April 9, 2024
Registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2024. This year’s show takes place Sept. 24–26, 2024, with education from happening Sept. 23–Sept-26, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. This event brings together more than 4,500 decisions makers in the advanced textiles, specialty fabrics and shade and weather protection industries for three-plus days […]
Julie Tinsman joins Strataglass as director of business development
April 8, 2024
Herculite Products Inc., parent company of Strataglass LLC., with recognized brands such as Strataglass, CrystalClear and PanoramaFR, announced that Julie Tinsman has been hired as director of business development to promote brand awareness, loyalty and grow market share. “Adding Julie to the Strataglass team is a sign of our deep commitment to the marine industry,” […]
NMTA supports marine trade school
April 4, 2024
In a recent Soundings Trade Only article, George Harris, president/CEO of the Northwest Marine Trades Association (NMTA) in Seattle, Wash., discussed his efforts since 2011 to address the workforce issues now facing the recreational boating industry. Harris said that a decade ago, a Wash.-based organization called the Manufacturing Industry Council (MIC) was contacted by Boeing […]
NMMA January Monthly Shipment Report now available
April 3, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) January 2024 Monthly Shipment Reports (MSR) are now available to download. These reports track and analyze industry wholesale shipments using data from a control group of boat, engine and trailer manufacturers. Members can use the data to gauge industry activity, assess business performance and power business plans. The MSR […]
ABC registration ends soon
April 2, 2024
The recreational boating industry is hosting its annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC), in Washington, D.C. from May 8–10, 2024. Influential leaders from all segments of the recreational boating and fishing industry are invited to gather in our nation’s capital and advocate as one voice on pressing matters for our industry. This year’s […]
ABYC, USCG to host free risk mitigation webinar
March 28, 2024
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the free online webinar “Don’t be a Statistic: Data Saves Lives” on May 1, 2024, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is part of the Risk Mitigation Series, now in its sixth session, which aims to enhance safety and compliance […]
Minnesota DNR announces $35M investment in boat access
March 26, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has said it has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated. The work is part of the Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments approved by the legislature and […]
USDOT announces $500 million in funding for U.S. ports
March 21, 2024
As a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $500 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 funding through MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Investments made under the PIDP focus on modernizing U.S. coastal and inland waterway ports […]
Chicago Boat Show moving to new location in 2025
March 20, 2024
The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, is moving from McCormick Place to the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center (DES Convention Center) in 2025. Organizers say the move of Chicagoland’s largest boating event is the result of market analysis, exhibitor demand and boater feedback. The show will take place […]
ATA IAA Awards now open for entries
March 19, 2024
Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The industry is constantly changing, and the 2024 IAA program is changing with it. Some categories have been removed, added or […]
ATA offers leadership training opportunities
March 14, 2024
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a new learning opportunity on Change Leadership in partnership with Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers practical leadership development that managers of all levels can immediately put into action to develop high-performing teams and move their business forward. This program is designed to enhance […]