After two years of research, consultation, and fine-tuning, the ABYC Foundation launched the first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) for schools teaching marine service. MTAP is designed to ensure quality training that is aligned with industry needs, at both high school … Learn More
Monument Marine Group (MMG), a Baltimore-based investment firm focused on opportunities within the marine industry, acquired Coles Point Marina, to further expand their marine management footprint. MMG will invest significantly into the asset, enhancing the existing amenities while adding new experiential offerings … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced its first Idaho franchise representing the 34th U.S. state to have a Freedom Boat Club location. The new territory, FBC of North Idaho, will open its first location in Couer d’Alene, known as … Learn More
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today it has kicked off its 2022 scholarship season. Accepting applications from February 1 through March 15, children of Coast … Learn More
The U.S. Army announced the Civil Works studies, projects, and programs that the Corps would implement in Fiscal Year 2022 with the $22.81 billion in supplemental funding provided in two recently enacted laws — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and the … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), as part of its ongoing effort to fuel solutions for the marine industry’s workforce shortages has donated $100,000 to the MRAA Educational Foundation, a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization with a mission to provide education, scholarships, … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has confirmed new dates for the 2022 Marine Law Symposium and ABYC’s annual meeting, following a postponement due to mounting public health concerns. ABYC’s annual meeting will be held virtually February 8, and the Marine Law … Learn More
The Wanderlust Group (TWG), a company that connects adventurers to outdoor destinations, has closed a $30 million Series C funding round led by Thursday Ventures. The Wanderlust Group is the parent brand to Dockwa, Marinas.com, and the forthcoming Campouts – technology marketplaces … Learn More
Applications are available now for the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey’s (MTA/NJ) 2022 Education Scholarships including the Boating Industry Scholarship that is open to any student seeking a career in the recreational boating industry in New Jersey. The MTA/NJ Family Scholarship … Learn More
For the sixth consecutive year, Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation and the world’s largest boat club operator, has been recognized on the 2022 Top 500 Franchise List by Entrepreneur Magazine. Of the 500 franchises recognized, Freedom ranked among the top … Learn More
