Tag Archives: consumer sentiment

Weekly 5: Industry delivers comments on ethanol standards

The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure to look for the BI Weekly 5 every week on BoatingIndustry.com. 1. Industry delivers comments on ethanol standards Industry groups submitted thousands of comments from the industry, speaking out against increased ethanol levels as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard. ...

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Weekly 5: Federal boating bill would incentivize safety

The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure to look for the BI Weekly 5 every Monday on BoatingIndustry.com. 1. Federal boating bill would incentivize safety Two Florida members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat Patrick Murphy and Republican Tom Rooney, have introduced legislation that would offer ...

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Weekly 5: California governor signs marine debris bill

The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure to look for the BI Weekly 5 every Tuesday on BoatingIndustry.com. 1. California governor signs marine debris bill State officials in California can now dispose of any boats found floating, submerged or beached in a public waterway after 10 days ...

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Weekly 5: Twin Vee Catamarans gets new owner

The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure to look for the BI Weekly 5 every Tuesday on BoatingIndustry.com. 1. Twin Vee Catamarans gets new owner ValueRich, a Florida-based investment firm, will be investing in Twin Vee Catamarans and assume management positions at the boat builder, with the ...

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Consumer sentiment slips in May

Consumer sentiment was lower in May, according to the monthly University of Michigan consumer survey. The final May reading on the index was 90.7, down from April’s 95.9, but ahead of the preliminary May mark of 88.6. “Although the loss in confidence narrowed in late May, the decline for the month as a whole was still substantial as consumers have ...

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