Archive for February, 2009

Our voices must be heard
Friday, February 27th, 2009

The National Marine Manufacturers Association is still working on its lineup of speakers for the American Boating Congress in May, but at this early stage this much is known: The 2009 ABC will be an abbreviated one. (Read More…)

Web 2.0: Do you ‘Twitter’?
Friday, February 20th, 2009

Staying connected to your customers requires more than just a Web presence these days. A basic Web site with some nice pictures doesn’t cut it in the age of video, blogs and social networking sites, like Facebook. (Read More…)

Interlux steps up in Miami
Friday, February 13th, 2009

There are a lot of awards given out at the Miami International Boat Show. There’s the Innovation Awards, J.D. Power awards and various others recognizing boats, engines and accessories. (Read More…)

Marinas should plan for improvements even in tough times
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

During a tough economy, many marina owners are reluctant to tackle capital improvement projects. Even if an owner isn’t ready to renovate or expand, owners should consider initiating advanced planning, feasibility studies, and design so that a project will be ready to go when financial standings improve. (Read More…)