SCMA supports test for California boaters
December 29, 2006
ORANGE, Calif. – The directors of the Southern California Marine Association have confirmed their support for the principal parts of the Boating Safety Law draft prepared by the California Department of Boating and Waterways, SCMA reported in a recent release. The proposed legislation, which was initiated... Read more »
Fountain University completes fifth session
December 29, 2006
WASHINGTON, N.C. – Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc., has completed the fifth session of the Fountain University Certification Program, which was held at the company’s corporate facilities in Washington, N.C., Dec. 5 – 6., the company reported in a release this week. The session, hosted by... Read more »
Landing School Composite Program is accredited
December 29, 2006
ARUNDEL, Maine – The Landing School’s new Composite Program has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology in Arlington, Va., the school reported in a release yesterday. This accreditation comes after two years of curriculum design, facility planning... Read more »
NYBA executive director will deploy to Afghanistan
December 29, 2006
SEATTLE – Jonathan Ives, executive director of the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association and a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, has been called to active duty for a one-year deployment in Afghanistan, NYBA said in a release this week. Ives, who will deploy Jan. 20, will assume command of an Area Support... Read more »
FarSounder names new chairman
December 29, 2006
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – FarSounder, Inc., manufacturer of 3D forward looking sonar systems for marine navigation, has announced the appointment of FarSounder president and CEO, Cheryl M. Zimmerman, as chairman of the board, the company reported this week. “Cheryl is the hub of the company,” said Jim... Read more »
Digging for Loan Gold
December 27, 2006
here is a silent salesman that marine business owners can take with them when they visit lenders and are looking for loans for customers, floorplanning or capital improvements. It’s the annual report of the National Marine Bankers Association, which contains detailed, historical statistics of marine... Read more »
Top 100 Profile: Crystal-Pierz Marine, No. 5
December 27, 2006
As one of only two businesses to repeat as Top 5 selections to our Top 100 list, Crystal-Pierz Marine is, simply put, one of the best marine dealerships in North America. Last year we lauded the company for its constant drive to improve despite an already sterling reputation and tremendous sales numbers.... Read more »
Top 100 Profile: Hall Marine Group, No. 4
December 27, 2006
When it comes to the business world, talk is cheap. That’s why, at Hall Marine Group, for almost every employee action, there is a document detailing the process through which it should be performed, from boat repair and customer follow-up to answering the phone. With more than 100 employees, that’s... Read more »
Top 100 Profile: Singleton Marine Group, No. 3
December 27, 2006
Realizing that trying to be all things to all people is a strategy for failure, Singleton Marine Group has turned the traditional notion that choice is the exclusive realm of the consumer on its head. With four major locations — and three satellite locations — throughout the Southeast, the company... Read more »
Top 100 Profile: Galati Yacht Sales, No. 2
December 27, 2006
The Galati Brothers (Joe, Carmine, Mike and Chris) may not read Robert Frost, but they know all about the road less traveled. In fact, they’ve built a few of their own. The executives at the helm of this $200-million Florida yacht dealership see no limits when it comes to customer satisfaction. It... Read more »
