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  • Boatyards Get Boost in Workers’ Comp Bill

    From 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… Continue reading

  • Member News: Marine Businesses Choose DockMaster’s Hosted Solution

    HOBE 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… Continue reading

  • Member News: Landing School Receives School of Excellence Award

    Arundel, 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… Continue reading

  • IBEX Education Offers New & Improved Super Sessions and Free Exhibitor Workshops on the Exhibit Hall Floor

    BROOKLIN, ME, July 14, 2014 -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… Continue reading

  • Member News: Six Marinas Join The Boat Village Collaborative in SE Florida

    Collaborative 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,… Continue reading

  • IBEX Seminar Series to Offer World-Renowned Technical Education at Upcoming Event in Tampa in September

    BROOKLIN, ME, July 1, 2014 – For four days this fall, boatbuilders and marine industry professionals from around the world will have access to an outstanding education program offering everything from fundamental skills to cutting-edge advanced training at The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29-October 2, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center.… Continue reading

  • Member News: Grenada Marine Selects PierVantage for Boatyards

    PierVantage continues to gain momentum with its industry leading solution PierVantage for Boatyards, announcing that Grenada Marine in the West Indies has selected the modern technology platform over the older incumbent legacy solutions. Jason Fletcher, owner of Grenada Marine is excited to make the upgrade to PierVantage after first seeing a brief demonstration at the… Continue reading

  • Member News: Front Street Shipyard Featured in Mainebiz Magazine

    You can read the cover story on their website to get the full scoop of how the yard came to be and where it is headed. Continue reading

  • Member News: Saunders Yachtworks Now Provides Covered Work Space for Up to 10 Yachts Out of Water

    Largest Covered Space Along the Gulf Coast Gulf Shores, Ala. – June 25, 2014 – With the recent addition of more than 13,000 square feet of covered work space, Saunders Yachtworks now offers nearly an acre of protected space within its two coastal Alabama boatyards. This new addition brings Saunders’ total enclosed space to 35,000… Continue reading

  • President Obama Signs Dredging Legislation into Law

    President Obama signed bipartisan legislation this week acknowledging that recreational boating is a significant contributor to the nation’s economy, according to BoatUS, which said it will work to implement the law. Obama signed the $12.3 billion 2013 Water Resources Reform and Development Act, or WRRDA, which passed the House and Senate earlier this month. The bill… Continue reading

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