|
MMTA ENews Brief: November 29, 2005
- THE BUSINESS OF BOATING IN MASSACHUSETTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
&
- MARINE DEALER CERTIFICATION LAUNCH WORKSHOP
JAN 17-18, 2006 MARRIOTT HOTEL QUINCY, MA
|
Return to Archived NewsBriefs - Newsletters
THE BUSINESS OF BOATING IN MASSACHUSETTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
&
MARINE DEALER CERTIFICATION LAUNCH WORKSHOP
JANUARY 17 - 18, 2006 MARRIOTT HOTEL QUINCY, MA
Greetings:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Massachusetts Marine Trades Conference Committee, you are
cordially invited to attend the 2006 Marine Trades Professional Development Conference, The Business of Boating in
Massachusetts on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at the Marriott Hotel in Quincy. On Wednesday, January 18th,
MMTA is honored to host one of the nation’s first Marine Dealer Certification Launch Workshops conducted by
Five Star Solutions.
On Tuesday, January 17th The Business of Boating in Massachusetts is a day long conference (8AM-6PM)
offering information, education, and networking opportunities for the marine trades in the Commonwealth.
Designed especially for the marine trades businesses owners, managers and staff, three tracks of presentations will
cover topics such as Environmental Regulations and Permitting; Law Enforcement of Boaters and Boat Dealers,
Addressing the Shortage of Skilled Marine Technicians and Enhancing Your Marine Business IQ. The day will
conclude with a Grow Boating-Discover Boating Campaign update by Thom Dammrich, President of the National
Marine Manufacturers Association and an industry leader’s panel discussion. At the Marine Industry Reception,
MMTA will present the 2006 Legislator and Education Advocate of the Year Awards.
| MMTA MEMBER
RATE PER PERSON | NON MEMBER
RATE PER PERSON |
| BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2005 | $75 | $125 |
| AFTER DECEMBER 15, 2005 | $95 | $145 |
On Wednesday, January 18th’ MMTA will host a Marine Dealer Certification Launch Workshop; the first step to
becoming a recognized Certified Marine Dealer. Space is limited and reservations are accepted on a first come first
served basis only and must be received no later than December 16. Take advantage of this locally held
Certification Workshop and be among the first in New England to become a Certified Marine Dealer by enrolling
today. Certification Registration must be received AGAIN NO LATER than December 16. For those
participating in both events, overnight accommodations are available by contacting the Marriott Hotel in Quincy at
617-472-1000.
Several affordable levels of Conference Sponsorship are available. If you would like to feature your marine products
and services or express your support for the professional development of the marine trades in Massachusetts, kindly
review, complete and return the enclosed Sponsorship Form.
Please mark January 17th and 18th on your calendar; complete the Registration Forms and dedicate these days to
Bettering Your Boating Business in Massachusetts. Conference registrants will be sent a complete schedule
and additional information with confirmation of their registration. These are two days you simply cannot afford to
miss.
Many thanks are due to the MMTA Conference Committee, the Board of Directors, MMTA membership and our
generous underwriters for their support of and participation in the 2006 Marine Trades Professional Development
Conference. We are looking forward to your participation in January,
Ed Lofgren,Conference Chairman
Greg Glavin, President
Leona Roach, Executive Director
THE MASSACHUSETTS MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE COMMITTEE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE
FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT:
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Who Should Attend?
Representatives of Marinas, Boatyards, Boat Builders, Retailers, Dealers, Brokers and Repairers and all associated
with the recreational marine trades in the Commonwealth.
What Is Included?
Registration Fee Includes Access to All Conference Tracks, Keynote Presentations, sponsor displays, continental
breakfast, lunch and evening reception hors d'oeuvres.
What Topics Will Be Covered?
The Conference features three (3) distinct tracks: Marinas-Boatyards, Dealers-Retailers & Service-Repairers.
Breakout sessions will run concurrently and each attendee may attend any of the sessions from any of the three
tracks. A detailed conference schedule will be sent to all conference registrants. While Subject to Change, Tentative
Conference Topics Include:
KEYNOTE SESSIONS
- What's IS Up with the Weather? By NECN Meteorologist Tim Kelley
- Grow Boating Update, Thom Dammrich, NMMA President
- What Ails Us: An Industry Panel Discussion
- Marine Industry Legislator & Education Advocate of the Year Awards
GENERAL SESSIONS
- Towards a Clean Marina Program in The Commonwealth
- Virtual Marina Inspection: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
- Pressure Washing & Storm water Management
- Chapter 91 approvals: The lifeblood of your waterfront business
- Defending Your Turf: Protecting YOUR Mooring Field
- Marine Dealer Registration Plates: The Right way and the wrong way
- Online New Boat Registration System
- Marine Dealer Certification: What is it?
- Dealer/Manufacturer Relations: Can We Play Well Together?
- Mandatory Safe Boating Education Legislation
- Preparing & Outfitting Your Customers for the Boating Experience
- Training & Retaining Good Employees With State Help
- Fine Tuning Your Business IQ
- Warranty Reimbursement Rates: Is Legislation The Answer?
- Marine Industry Business Management Software
Conference Committee 2006: Ed Lofgren, 3A Marine Service (Chairman), Captain Lou Gainor, Nautical Talk Radio, Tina Marie Giambro, Port O’
Call Productions, Nathalie Grady, MMTA Public Affairs Director, Dave Kaiser, Mattapoisett Boatyard, Jack Kent III,
Bayside Marine, Craig LeBlanc & Ren Nichols, Allen Harbor Marine Service and Leona Roach, MMTA Executive Director.
|
|