BROOKLIN, ME, August 21, 2014Â – The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference will open with “Party for a Purpose” September 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Sail Pavilion outside the Tampa Convention Center. The event will give attendees a chance to network and learn about advocacy work for the boating industry while enjoying food, […]
Read MorePierVantage continues to add new customers as boatyards realize turning to modern technology gives them quick access to information and a competitive advantage. Gamage Shipyard, a full service boatyard in South Bristol, Maine, recently decided to put QuickBooksTM back on the shelf and move to “The Cloud” with PierVantage for Boat Yards. Steve Morris, General […]
Read MoreNorthshore Yachtworks of Vancouver is the First in Canada to Embrace The Boat Village for Online Service Coordination and Boat Management   HOBE SOUND, Fla. – Aug. 14, 2014 – Northshore Yachtworks, a premiere repair and refit facility in Vancouver, is the first yard in Canada to adopt The Boat Village to provide online service coordination […]
Read MoreCustom Boat Builder Implements Cutting-Edge Technology to Improve Service Coordination and Boat Management HOBE SOUND, Fla. – Aug. 12, 2014 – Jarrett Bay Boatworks, a premiere builder of custom Carolina sport fishing boats for almost 30 years and service provider to tens of thousands of other vessels, will use The Boat Village to provide online […]
Read MoreESSEX, Conn. – August 11, 2014 – The Connecticut Marine Trades Association has named Kathleen Burns as its new Executive Director. “After an extensive nationwide search to replace the retiring Grant Westerson, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Kathleen Burns as Executive Director of the Connecticut Marine Trades Association. Kathleen is no stranger […]
Read MoreFrom the Sun-Sentinel – By William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Smaller boatyards would save tens of thousands of dollars a year on workers’ compensation insurance under a bill passed by the U.S. House on Tuesday — a long-awaited boost for a big industry in Florida. Florida lawmakers led by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz pushed […]
Read MoreHOBE SOUND, Fla. – July 30, 2014 – Imagine running your business without having to purchase and maintain a server, incur heavy IT consultant expenses or perform regular backups of your data. For scores of marine businesses, that scenario has now become a reality. DockMaster, the leading suite of marine business software, offers a hosted […]
Read MoreArundel, ME – July 17, 2014 – The Landing School is pleased to announce that the school has been selected to receive a School of Excellence Award from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. According to a letter from Executive Director Dr. Michale McComis this award “recognizes schools for their commitment to the expectations and […]
Read MoreBROOKLIN, ME, July 14, 2014Â -There are several new ways for marine professionals to access dynamic education at The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29-October 2, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center. In addition to the Seminar Series offering 55 seminars – there will be nine Super Sessions offered on Monday, September […]
Read MoreCollaborative to Promote Online Service Coordination and Simplify Boat Ownership Continues to Draw New Members Hobe Sound, Fla.—Jul. 9, 2014—Six major marinas have joined The Boat Village’s collaborative in Southeast Florida to promote online service coordination and simplify boat ownership. Old Port Cove Marina and North Palm Beach Marina, in North Palm Beach; the Palm Bay Club Marina, […]
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