On January 26th the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) hosted its 17th annual Business of Boating (BOB) Conference at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Approximately 160 in-person attendees and more than 30 remote attendees attended this year’s event with in-person attendance … Learn More
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the availability of nearly $20 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2023 funding to help modernize small U.S. shipyards and train the workforce in this critical sector in January. MARAD’s Small Shipyard Grant Program … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association announced that the application period for its 2023 Marine Trades Scholarship program is open. The deadline to apply is April 1. Since 2008, the NMRA has offered scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. Last … Learn More
The ABYC Foundation has recognized Kevin McKiernan, a marine service technology teacher from North Providence High School (NPHS) in Rhode Island as the 2022 Educator of the Year. The annual award honors extraordinary marine service technology instructors teaching in a high school, … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of NJ (MTA/NJ) Foundation announced the availability of three Boating Industry Scholarships open to any student seeking a career in the recreational boating industry in New Jersey. These scholarships are funded through The MTA/NJ Foundation, a 501(c)(3). One … Learn More
Sail America, the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry, welcomed four new member to its 2023 board of directors: Beth Oliver, Offshore Sailing School; Randall Carnahan, Hilb Group NE; Dan Krier, Marine Servicenter; and Parker Stair, Bonnier Corporation. All directors are … Learn More
Discussions on the equitability of contributions to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, a user-pay/user-benefit grant program administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, began from a mandate included in the Trust Fund’s 2021 Reauthorization from Congress. Trust Fund … Learn More
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, kicked off its 2023 scholarship season. High-school seniors and college-aged children of Coast Guard members may apply from February 1 to … Learn More
The Newport International Boat Show’s total economic impact on Newport County as a result of this year’s show amounted to $26.1 million, according to an economic impact study conducted by Performance Research. Completed November 2022, the study shows that the Newport International … Learn More
Jeff Backus, Lauren Key, and Caroline Mantel were all elected to serve on the National Marine Lenders Association Board of Directors through 2025. Jeff Backus is the owner of First Approval Source, a company he founded in 2012; Lauren Key is vice … Learn More
