Over 140 attendees representing 73 marine finance and related marine industry businesses gathered September 22-24 for the National Marine Lenders Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia. The two-day agenda drew prominent speakers from inside and outside both the finance and marine industries. The … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Tampa, Florida. The event will provide more than 90 students from Florida marine technical schools an opportunity … Learn More
National Marina Sales brokered the sale of Rivertowne Marina and Tucker’s Landing RV Park on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio to Morningstar Properties LLC. This 50+ acre facility (all owned in fee) has two large rack-storage barns and two single-level storage … Learn More
Trade Registration for the Discover Boating 2024–2025 show season opened on August 1 and is available for all business professionals in the marine industry. A newsletter containing a unique registration link for NMMA members was emailed on August 1. Pricing for the 2024–2025 show … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced its full schedule of events. The special sessions and networking events planned for the Show include opportunities to connect with colleagues, come together … Learn More
California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. A total of $1.4 million in Aquatic Center Education Program grants is available to local public agencies, … Learn More
The ABYC Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2024 Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes an outstanding instructor in marine service technology. Eligible candidates include those teaching in high schools, postsecondary institutions, or corporate settings. “I’ve been visiting schools and talking to … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a Brunswick Corporation brand, announced its acquisition of the South Florida franchise operations and territory. Through this acquisition, Freedom Boat Club adds 13 corporate locations from Pompano Beach to Stuart, Florida, with … Learn More
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has certified Hartge Yacht Harbor of Galesville, Anne Arundel County; Tradewinds Marina of Middle River, Baltimore County; and Lighthouse Point Marina of Baltimore City as the newest Maryland Clean Marinas. The department awards this designation to marinas … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has launched its new Recreational Boating Industry Monthly Data Report, including performance indicators on wholesale and retail sales of new powerboats and outboard engines, economic metrics, and interactive graphs illustrating historical trends. The reports from January to … Learn More
