For the second year in a row, Marina Holdings LLC has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group, and BridgeTower Media. “We’re incredibly … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is seeking a diverse panel of volunteers who will serve as peer reviewers to evaluate proposals for Abandoned and Derelict Vessel (ADV) removal grants between December 2024 and July 2025. The Foundation has … Learn More
Chicago Yacht Works, a leading marine sales and service company has acquired Sunset Bay Marina on the Calumet River in Chicago. With a strong presence in the marine industry, Chicago Yacht Works provides sales, service and storage to boaters across lower Lake … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the launch of its new Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification course, a comprehensive program that combines the previously separate Gasoline Engines and Diesel Engines certifications into a single, streamlined certification. The first interactive online … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, has announced a host of new offerings as part of its IBEX Education Conference. Several all-new features for this year include a Main Stage … Learn More
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has been awarded a grant of $200,000 by the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). This grant, a part of the Fiscal Year 2023 State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) awards, is designated for acquiring advanced equipment for the … Learn More
Oasis Experiences has announced the first-ever Baltimore BoatFest, a celebration of Baltimore’s vibrant boating culture, on September 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore Harbor. Organized for all boating enthusiasts, guests can expect a day of live music, food and drink options and boating fun … Learn More
The MRAA Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for its Annual Scholarships and the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Chosen recipients will be presented scholarships in December at MRAA’s annual Dealer Week Conference and … Learn More
Governor Maura Healey signed the 2025 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. This funding will continue the successful initiatives and progress that the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) … Learn More
Trade Registration for the Discover Boating 2024–2025 show season opened on August 1 and is available for all business professionals in the marine industry. A newsletter containing a unique registration link for NMMA members was emailed on August 1, for questions regarding the email, … Learn More