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American Boating Congress Report
This June’s issue of Soundings Trade Only contains a nice article on last month’s American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, D.C. For the full report: Read it here. Continue reading
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US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Florida Houseboat Owner
Supreme Court rules for Florida activist, deciding his engine-less, steering-less dwelling was not a ‘vessel’ Continue Reading Continue reading
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Federal Grants Available for Shipyard Expansion
The U.S. Maritime Administration has begun accepting applications from qualified small shipyards for a share of $9.45 million in federal funding to help expand. Continue reading over at The Triton. Continue reading
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Members In the News: Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine
From the Bangor Daily News: BELFAST, Maine — State legislators came to Belfast on Monday to find out what is working in the midcoast city, which is enjoying a period of downtown revitalization. Members of the Joint Select Committee on Maine’s Workforce and Economic Future first toured the Front Street Shipyard, a major new employer… Continue reading
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Director of Congressional Budget Office Talks About U.S. Economic Performance
The following blog post from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office Blog came to our attention and we thought you would find it illuminating. Members of ABBRA. like most businesses across the U.S., continue to closely monitor the economy and business levels for signs of long term stability. As non-partisan economic analysts, the CBO often… Continue reading
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ABBRA Launches 2013 Compensation and Benefits Survey Data Collection
An annual yardstick for measuring employment wage and benefits in Boatyards & Related Companies Fort Lauderdale, FL-March 11, 2013- Data collection for the 2013 American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) Compensation and Benefits Survey for Marine Service Employees, formerly known as the Annual Wage Rate Survey is now underway. The survey is a useful… Continue reading
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American Boating Congress Draws 29 Industry Organizations as Cohosts
Partnerships showcase an industry-wide commitment to a louder voice on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 5, 2012–In 2012, the American Boating Congress (ABC) was co-hosted by 13 industry organizations who for the first time, worked together to ensure that ABC provided a dynamic and engaging program, that met the needs of the recreational boating… Continue reading
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New Service and Maintenance Locator from Marinalife
Baltimore, MD — Marinalife recently launched a Service and Maintenance Locator feature on its website that provides detailed information about specific services provided by boatyards and repair yards around the country. This new service makes it easy for boaters to search by city, state, or facility name and use an advanced search to filter by… Continue reading
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ABBRA Names Front Street Shipyard of Belfast, Maine Boatyard of the Year, Also Presents Awards to Facilities in Wisconsin, California and St. Croix, USVI
Fort Lauderdale, FL – January 21, 2013 – The 2013 Boatyard of the Year Award was presented to Front Street Shipyard of Belfast, Maine at the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) Boatyard Business Conference Awards Dinner & 70th Anniversary Celebration held in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida from January 16th – 18th at the… Continue reading
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