Preferred Payments—whose payment platforms streamline complex fiscal management for the recreational marine industry—announces a strategic partnership with online booking software, Stellar IMS. Together, the alliance is designed for U.S. marinas to grow loyalty among customers. Since its launch in 2008, Stellar IMS … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) Foundation announced the winners of its 2019 scholarships and educational awards. Since 2006, the MTA/NJ Education Foundation has awarded more than $25,000 to deserving students and has provided more than $10,000 towards marine education … Learn More
Members of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) are testifying before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), describing how proposed Section 301 tariffs will hurt the outdoor recreation industry and American consumers. Tom Cove (president and CEO, Sports and Fitness Industry … Learn More
The 17th Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials will be held as part of the Maine Boat & Home Show on August 11, at 10:30 a.m., at the waterfront in Rockland, Maine. Preference will be given to dogs that work in a … Learn More
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) will hold their annual international convention together at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel, Portsmouth, Virginia, September 16 to 20. Registration for the 2019 NMEA/RTCM Marine Electronics Conference & … Learn More
The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program has $24.7 million in available funds this cycle for the construction, installation and renovation of docks and amenities for transient boats. BIG funded docks can be used by boaters for the day, a weekend or up … Learn More
Nominations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Hall of Fame Award are being accepted through July 17. Launched in 1988, the NMMA Hall of Fame award honors an individual who has or is currently generating substantial and lasting contributions to the … Learn More
Nautical Boat Club® has opened Nautical Boat Club – Lanier Islands – the company’s 17th national franchise, and the first location in Georgia. Founded more than two decades ago, Nautical Boat Club® was a pioneer in the boat club business. The company’s Boating Country Clubs® are … Learn More
Poralu Marine, specialized in designing and building port facilities, has just been awarded the EN 1090-3 Certification concerning production of aluminum structures. With production certified, it now can propose products with the “CE” label, especially products that have difficult technical and regulatory … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of America’s (MRAA) all-new Annual Conference and Expo, Dealer Week, will kick off with an immersive field trip opportunity on December 8 in Tampa, Florida. Participants will tour local businesses and gather lessons on customer experience, business operations … Learn More