Tag Archives: Marine Trades Association of New Jersey

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2019 SkillsUSA Marine Service Technology Contest.  Since 2006, the MTA/NJ Education Foundation has awarded nearly $25,000 to deserving students through scholarships and student awards. Three vocational school students received medals competing in individual skill stations and a written test. The hands-on test stations included many aspects of ...

On April 4th, 2019, the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) held its annual dinner and elections at Doolan’s Shore Club in Spring Lake and elected its 2019-2020 officers and directors. Ed McCarthy of McCarthy's Marine Sales will assume the role of president of the association. Greg Wright of John B. Wright Insurance in Manasquan will serve as first ...

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) will host its biennial Conference and Expo on Thursday, March 14 at The Mainland at Holiday Inn in Manahawkin, N.J. This unique educational opportunity is geared specifically toward marine businesses in N.J. The diverse, informative, and interactive schedule of presentations will provide attendees with new opportunities and ways to manage their business ...

On Apr. 6, the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey held its Annual Dinner & Elections at Doolan's Shore Club in Spring Lake and elected its 2017-2018 officers and directors. Jim Cerruti of Fair Haven Yacht Works in Fair Haven will begin his term as president of the association. Ed McCarthy of McCarthy's Marine Sales in Brielle will begin his ...

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) Foundation has announced the winner of its education scholarship. Valued at $1,500, this scholarship is open to MTA/NJ members' children and their employees' children and can be applied to any higher education program.  Since 2006, the MTA/NJ Foundation has awarded nearly $20,000 to deserving students. The 2016 MTA/NJ Family Scholarship was awarded ...

On April 21, 2016, the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) held its Annual Dinner and Elections at The Mill in Spring Lake. Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno attended the event and addressed the members, discussing the challenges of running a marine business, the impacts of Hurricane Sandy and the reduced sales tax on boats. Assemblyman David Rible was also ...

Attendance at February's New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo was up 19 percent over last year, show organizers said. The show, held February 18-21, is now in its fifth year. More than 30 dealers showcased nearly 80 boat brands of all types and sizes ranging from aluminum utility boats to canyon capable blue-water offshore fishing machines.  Hundreds attended the seminars ...

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey has announced that the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo will return February 18-21 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center at Raritan Center in Edison. The New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo is organized by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey and presented by Travelers Ocean Marine Insurance and Interlux ...

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law legislation that cuts the sales and use taxes on purchases of recreational boats by 50 percent, to 3.5 percent. The law also sets a $20,000 cap on sales tax imposed on such purchases, and provides a 30-day grace period during which a tax will not be levied on the ...

Summer may be coming to a close, but the boating industry is gearing up for the 7th Annual Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo set to take place at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, September 18-20. Organized by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), this popular family event offers an array of boats and marine accessories ...