LAST AND FINAL CALL
FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS & SPONSORS

MASSACHUSETTS MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION
2008 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

THE BUSINESS OF BOATING IN MASSACHUSETTS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008  
MARRIOTT QUINCY
730 AM - 630 PM


As of January 15, 2008 only 20 seats remain unsold for the MMTA Conference. 
230 of your colleagues have already registered -- Don't miss out on this once a year event.  Remaining seats and sponsorships available on a first-come, first-serve basis only.  
Register Today at http:/www.BoatMA.com/conference08


If you have already registered, confirmations will be emailed to you during the week of Janaury 20th
Speaker Presentations Will Be Available For Download From The Conference Website
As They Are Provided To Us.

JOIN US!

It is our pleasure to invite you to the 3rd annual Business of Boating in Massachusetts, a Marine Industry Professional Development Conference hosted by the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association to be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in Quincy. 

The 2008 Conference, the theme of which is -- How To: Make It - Save It And Keep Others From Taking It Away-- unites our statewide industry for a full day of workshops and networking opportunities designed to inform, educate and assist every member of your crew in succeeding, saving and prospering in these challenging times.  With 21 individual workshops to choose from covering Operations, Service/Repair, Sales/Marketing, and Business Administration, any one of these 75 minute workshops is well worth the price of admission.   Sound like a full plate?  No worries - the day’s schedule will include plenty of opportunities to re-connect with colleagues and to meet our generous conference sponsors who will showcase the latest in marine industry products and services designed to improve your bottom line.

ALL DAY REGISTRATION
After January 1, 2008

MMTA MEMBERS  $ 150
NON MEMBERS      $ 225

Register Online At
www.BoatMA.com/conference08

What?  2008 Professional Development Conference Hosted By the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association

When?  Tuesday, January 29, 2008 � 0730 � 1830 hours

Where?  Marriott Hotel, Quincy, Massachusetts

Who Should Attend?
The whole crew!  Principals, managers, both technical and administrative staff affiliated with the recreational marine trades businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including: principals, managers, technicians, service writers, boatyard staff, boat sales staff, administrators and parts retailers.

What Is Included?
Registration Includes Access to Any Conference Seminar, Keynote Presentations, Sponsor Displays, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Registrant Welcome Package, Online Access to Conference Materials, Complimentary Parking, Closing Reception and Marine Industry Social Hour with Cash Bar.  

What Workshops Will Be Covered? 
The Conference will feature workshops organized into four areas: Operations, Service/Repair, Sales/Marketing and Business Administration.  Workshops are 75 minutes and run concurrently from 0800 � 1830 hours.  Conference registrants may attend any session from any track.

How Do I Register?
Visit http://www.boatma.com/conference08  Or Call 781.826.1570 Or EM conference@boatma.com

How Can I Become A Conference Sponsor? 
Download the Conference Sponsor forms reference below or Call 781.826.1570 or send an email to conference@BoatMA.com 

2008 Conference Committee 
Chuck Allen of A to Z Boatworks, Wally Foster of Foster Rigging, Captain Lou Gainor of Nautical Talk Radio, Tina Marie Giambro of Port O’ Call TV, Nathalie Grady MMTA Public Affairs, Marie Hayward of NE Marine Documentation, Mary Horan MMTA Administrator, Rick Johnson of Maritime Specialties, Dave Kaiser of Mattapoisett Boatyard, Craig LeBlanc of Allen Harbor Marine, Ed Lofgren of 3A Marine Service, Jamie MacDonald of Lewis Marine Supply, Ralph Cordeiro and Rahn Meehan of Commodore Uniform, Tim Moll of Brewer’s Plymouth Marine, Ren Nichols of Allen Harbor Marine, Jonathan Prescott of Manchester Marine, Leona Roach MMTA Executive Director, Eric Stockford of Donovan Marine and Andy Stone of C & E Distribution.

Welcome!  Registration & Continental Breakfast
Marina Capital Improvements
Size Does Matter . . . When It Comes To Trailer Sales!
Increase Your CSI with Boater Orientation
Keeping Small Business Out Of Court
Clear The Decks Of Those Boneyard Boats!
Roadmap To Growth And Stability Of Your Business
Brick And Mortar Merchandising
Health Care Reform/Immigration/Leave Laws
Break & Sponsor Displays
Regulatory Hot Spots
Managing Difficult Customers And Situations
Virtual Merchandising
Preventing Workplace Harassment
Lunch, Awards & Comedy
Ask The Regulators
Oil Change For Your Pc
Leaving $$$ In Your Customers’ Driveways?
Go On:  Brag About Your Water Access Worth
Applying For And Winning B.I.G. & Cva Grants
Make Your Customers Work For You
Business Succession Or Sale?
Legal Trends In The Marine Dealerships
Best Practices:  Panel Discussion
Marine Industry Reception


4 Session Tracks Run Concurrently
Consult Agenda For Times and Meeting Rooms

Need another reason not to miss out on this year’s professional development conference? 

As part of the Conference Planning Committee’s commitment to insuring maximum value � and maximum fun! � throughout your day, the MA Marine ne Trades Educational Trust (MMTET) will host a raffle this year with a prize list that will give us all something to hope for! 

100% of the proceeds of the raffle will benefit MMTET.  Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5. 

Winning tickets will be drawn during the Cocktail Reception and the victors must be present to choose their prize (Yup!  First come, first choice and so forth from the list below).  Just another reason to stick around to wait out the traffic, have a few nibbles and catch up with colleagues.  You’ll definitely drive away with more knowledge but maybe a New Year’s gift too!  

To purchase raffle tickets look for a Raffle Sales table next to Registration and in the main hallway throughout the day.  Tickets will also be sold during lunch by Blue-Shirted Ambassadors.  All prizes and our generous donors are listed above!

The fun doesn’t stop with the raffle! 

Our sponsors are key to making this Conference a reality.  Thanks to your post-Conference survey responses, the Planning Committee has made sure registrants have more opportunities to visit with sponsors.  Sure, you want to talk business but we all want to keep our day light!  In your Conference “goodie bag” you will find a list of Scavenger Hunt questions, the answers to which can only be found by hunting down sponsors at their tables. 

With two (2) $100 cash prizes and one (1) $100 gift card to Capitol Grille,
you will definitely want to join the Hunt! 

By visiting with each sponsor you will receive a stamp next to their question once you have been given the answer.  Don’t worry � our sponsors have kept it simple - they are just interested in seeing you!  During the Cocktail Reception a winner will be drawn from the pile of completed sheets (all stamped, all with name on top).  Winners must be present to receive one of the prizes listed above:

Thank you for your support and participation in The Business of Boating in Massachusetts.  We look forward to your MMTET Raffle and Scavenger Hunt victories on January 29th! 
Happy New Year & Happy Hunting from the 2008 Conference Planning Committee.

SPONSOR CONTACTS
As Of 1/14/2008

DIAMOND SPONSOR
Toyota of Weymouth    www.toyotaofweymouth.com

PLATINUM SPONSORS

EBI Consulting    www.ebiconsulting.com
Kellogg Marine Supply   www.kelloggmarine.com
Marine Web Services   www.marinewebservices.com
Massachusetts Maritime Academy  www.maritime.edu/cmt

GOLD TABLE SPONSORS
Alkota Cleaning Systems    www.alkota.com
Association of Marine Technicians   www.am-tech.org
Associated Industries of Massachusetts  www.aimnet.org
Atlantech/Aquas Clean Marina Systems  www.aquasclean.com
Boat Trader     www.boattrader.com
Cape Cod Wind & Weather    www.capecodwindandweather.com
C & E Distribution    andy@cetrailers.com
Commodore Uniform & Nautical Supply www.commodoreuniform.com
Dockmaster    www.dockmaster.com
Edson Corporation     www.edsonintl.com
EPA Region 1     www.epa.gov/region1/
H & H Propeller    www.hhprop.com
Hostar Marine    www.hostarmarine.com
Lewis Marine Supply    www.lewismarine.com
NCG Energy Solutions    www.ncgcompanies.com
Oil Trap Environmental    www.oiltrap.com
Volta Oil/ValvTect Marine Fuel  www.voltaoil.com  or www.valvtect.com
Watch Captain     www.watchcaptain.com

GOLD SPONSORS
Bellavia Gentile & Associates, LLP  www.dealerlaw.com
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology  www.bfit.edu
Cape Cod Marine Trades Association  www.boatcapecod.org
CLE Engineering     www.cleengineering.com
DJ Gustafson & Company    www.djgcpa.com
Donovan Marine    www.donovanmarine.com
GE Distribution Finance   www.ge.com
Mack Boring & Parts Co.    www.mackboring.com
North American Expositions    www.naexpo.com
New England Marine Documentation  www.boatdoc.com

The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association Wishes All Exhibitors At The 52nd New England Boat Show at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center A Prosperous and Productive Show.  We Also Wish You A Long, Enjoyable Foot Massage At The End of This 8 Day Show!  Stop By The MMTA Booth #144 To Pick Up A Conference or Spring Training Brochure Or Just To Say Hello!