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Four NMMA boat & sportshows recognized as top public events
Press Release CHICAGO – October 17, 2012 – The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) announced this week its…
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Aktion Parks joins Olympic wakeboarding effort
Press Release ORLANDO, FLA (October 16, 2012) — Today Correct Craft subsidiary Aktion Parks announced that it has joined with…
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MRAA launches Young Professionals Community
Press Release MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has launched a brand new…
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Mike Davin
What are MDCE Bonus Sessions?
I’ve been communicating lately with some of the presenters who are offering bonus sessions at this year’s Marine Dealer Conference…
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Mike Davin
Procrastinators (like me): Time to sign up for MDCE
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been guiltily ignoring the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo registration reminders that have…
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MDCE Testimonials
Not sure whether or not to attend MDCE? Check out these testimonials from to see why some of the top…
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Report: Women help propel boat rental businesses
The Minneapolis Star Tribune has a report this morning on the influence of women on the recent success of boat-sharing…
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Florida marine trade association launches own grow boating effort
During the downturn, the Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association produced a commercial aimed at growing boating in the area. The…
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Marine Marketers of America launches “2012 Summer of Learning Series”
Press Release Norfolk, Va. – Marine Marketers of America (MMA) today announced its second phase of new professional development webinar…
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MDCE releases 2012 lineup
The Marine Dealer Conference and Expo has released its 2012 lineup via this year’s event brochure, and everyone here at…
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Boating Industry Association of NSW awarded funding for Water Safety Programs
Press Release The Hon Michael Gallacher MLC Minister for Police and Emergency Services recently announced eight water safety initiatives will…
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Premier pontoons featured in music video
Press Release Wyoming, Minnesota (May 22, 2012) — Three Premier pontoons were featured in platinum-selling country foursome Little Big Town’s…
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Former Starcraft Marine president, philanthropist passes away
Former Starcraft Marine President Harold Schrock passed away Saturday in his Syracuse, Ind., home. He was 97. Schrock, whose father…
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MRAA’s Young Leaders Advisory Council seeking applicants
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is accepting nominations and applications for its Young Leaders Advisory Council.…
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Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau to provide hotel booking services for IBEX 2012
Press Release LOUISVILLE, KY – May 2, 2012 – The owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) today…
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Taking the Top 100 online
This year we have moved our Top 100 Dealers application entirely online, a change we hope makes life easier for…
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5 tips (and more) to improve email marketing campaigns
Email marketing still stands as the most likely way to influence consumer buying decisions, according to the 2012 Channel Preference…
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What’s behind the shortage of marine workers?
Many in the marine industry have reported a shortage of skilled trade workers. Whether it is mechanics or those involved…
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All the Best Ideas in one place
At last year’s Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, I hosted our annual “Best Ideas Panel,” which featured great profit-building ideas…
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Tips for selling in 2012
Boating Industry recently spoke with marine industry consultant Valerie Ziebron about selling to today’s buyers. She offered these tips for…
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