Tag: Around the Industry

TechForce Foundation Announces Category Winners and Opens Grand Prize Vote in 2022 FutureTechs Rock

Ten transportation technician students recognized for outstanding contributions as role models at school and in their communities May 2, 2022 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ – TechForce Foundation® announces the Category Winners (Finalists) for the 2022 FutureTechs Rock Awards and opens the Grand Prize public vote. TechForce created this prestigious award to honor aspiring technicians and recognize […]

Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of ‘Stomping Grounds’ Series Inspired by America’s Boating Culture

Series to Stream on Waypoint TV Starting April 9th, with New Episodes Releasing Each Week and Podcast to Rollout Later this Year MIAMI, Fla., April 4, 2022 — Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, today announced the debut of its award-winning local boating series, Stomping Grounds, on Waypoint TV. Following the success of last year’s […]

Regal & Nautique of Orlando Appoints Kenton Smith to Chief Marketing Officer Post

February 23, 2022, Orlando, FL – As part of its continued growth, momentum and long-term direction, Regal & Nautique of Orlando (RNO) has named Wanda Kenton Smith its chief marketing officer with responsibility to direct and manage its internal marketing department and all associated marketing activities. Kenton Smith, an award-winning marketer who brings more than […]

Discover Boating Unveils New Campaign with Invitation to ‘See You Out Here’

Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and the MRAA, debuted its 2022 campaign last night during the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®’s Opening Night Industry Bash. The campaign, set to launch this spring, features the theme, “See You Out Here,” creating a unifying voice and addressing the changing interests of boaters and prospective boaters.

New Industry Study Offers Insights to Enhance Boat Buying & Ownership Experience

COVID-19 Pandemic Triggered High Demand of First-Time Boat Purchases in 2020 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (February 15, 2022) — The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced the findings from a comprehensive study conducted by Left Brain Marketing, Inc. with individuals […]

MMTA Honors Longtime Industry Leader Larry Russo Sr.

FOXBORO, MASS. — The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) presented longtime industry leader and former owner of Russo Marine Larry Russo Sr. the Frank Farrell Distinguished Service Award. Russo was honored in front of more than 200 in-person and online attendees Thursday, Jan. 20, at the MMTA 2022 Business of Boating (BOB) Conference at the […]

Marine Connection Acquires Majority Interest in Boaters Exchange

Marine Connection Makes First Acquisition, Adds Ninth Florida Location January 11, 2021, West Palm Beach, FL – Marine Connection, named the Boating Industry #1 Ranked Marine Dealership for 2021, has acquired the majority interest in Boaters Exchange, a highly successful 20-year retail dealership with two Central Florida locations including Rockledge and New Smyrna Beach. Effective […]