The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that the IBEX Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) has opened. The IBEX Education Conference will offer world-class training, workshops and technical seminars at the 2025 IBEX Show, to be held October 7 to … Learn More
Marine Marketers of America (MMA), the voice for marketing professionals in the recreational marine industry, announced the election of new officers and the appointment of new board members. Alisdair Martin, marine industry consultant, has been elected as the new president of the … Learn More
The International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), the world’s largest association of yacht brokers with over 2,000 members, has launched the marine industry’s most comprehensive database for yachts and boats of all sizes in a new consumer-facing marketplace – Yachtr.com. Powered by Yachtbroker.org, Yachtr … Learn More
The Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers (PCC) and the Association of Pacific Ports (APP) signed a reciprocal membership agreement on October 29 during PCC’s fall conference in Victoria, British Columbia. The two organizations share common regional coverage and overlap … Learn More
Boaters exploring by water need safe dockage that allows easy shoreside access, but it’s not always available. If a municipality or marina isn’t meeting the needs of transient boaters, the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program could provide matching funds for public and … Learn More
On November 20 at 8:00 a.m. join the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) for the release of the 2023 outdoor recreation data. Register for this Zoom meeting here. This will be the … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex), the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the United States by marina count and boat slips, announced that Discovery Bay Marina in California has been acquired through its joint venture. Discovery Bay Marina is a full-service marina … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries has accredited the following facilities as Clean & Resilient Marinas: Safe Harbors Sportsman Marina in Alabama, and Palm Coast Marina in Florida. The AMI Clean & Resilient Marina program was started in 2022 to fill the gap … Learn More
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), in collaboration with American Express, has announced a new Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program to support Florida’s small businesses affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This initiative provides critical financial relief to help businesses recover … Learn More
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. Recipients of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity and personal motivation. The … Learn More
