Why you need a business plan, by Spader Business Mangement
February 26, 2010
The Spader Approach to Strategic “Planning” Our approach focuses on strategic success that is shaped by both anticipating the changing market environment and business landscape and responding effectively to it. This approach to strategy is based on the principle that it makes much more sense to adapt... Read more »
MDCE to return to Orlando
February 26, 2010
The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo is returning to Orlando for 2010. Having recognized monumental growth for the past two years and in anticipation of additional growth this year, the Marine Retailers Association of America has selected the Orange County Convention Center and the Rosen Plaza Hotel... Read more »
Four Winns gets tax credits to hire more than 2,000 workers
February 26, 2010
CADILLAC, Mich. — A Mighigan board has signed off on tax credits for an eight-year, $63-million plan to hire 2,320 people at boat builder Four Winns, according to a report from the Grand Rapids Press. The tax deal is worth $27.1 million over the eight years of the plan, but the credits are structured... Read more »
TheOpenSea.com leaps forward
February 26, 2010
HARTFORD, Conn., and WARREN, R.I. – TheOpenSea.com’s executives are proving they’re serious about becoming the central social and professional networking site that connects boaters and the boating industry as they take big steps ahead in both their offerings and their affiliations. In early January,... Read more »
Teleflex’s marine business down in fourth quarter
February 26, 2010
LIMERICK, Pa. – Teleflex Inc.’s (NYSE: TFX) Commercial segment revenues declined 7 percent to $59.7 million during the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 from $64.2 million in the same period of last year, the company reported in a statement earlier this week. The company’s marine business is contained... Read more »
Volvo Penta launches online IPS community
February 26, 2010
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Volvo Penta of the Americas has launched an online community for Volvo Penta IPS owners that will include exclusive updates, information forums and an opportunity to share their experiences with Volvo Penta and other owners, according to a release from the company. “The IPS... Read more »
Washington rally supports ‘right to fish’
February 26, 2010
WASHINGTON – More than 20 federal lawmakers joined several thousand fishermen near to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a three-hour rally supporting national fisheries reform, according to a release from the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA), which helped organize the rally. Reports estimated the... Read more »
Dive N Dog expands U.S. distribution facilities
February 26, 2010
NAPLES, Fla. – Dive N Dog has added a second location in Naples, Fla., thus completing phase one of its multi-year expansion plan and nearly quadrupling the size of its U.S. facilities. Its original location will continue to house its manufacturing capabilities with the second location will serve... Read more »
In Brief: Maverick Boat Company, Sanger Boats, KVH Industries, RBFF, IMBC
February 26, 2010
Maverick Boat Company, Inc., manufacturer of the Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder and Cobia brands, is pleased to announce recent partnerships with the following dealers: Boat Center of Florida in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Maverick, Hewes and Pathfinder lines); Boater’s Exchange of Rockledge, Fla. (Maverick,... Read more »
Sponsor the MDCE!
February 25, 2010
The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo saw monumental growth in every measurable category in 2009. Dealer attendance doubled. Total attendance tripled. And total sold exhibit space quadrupled in 2009. Yes, all that, despite the incredibly challenging economy our industry faced. In all, more than 740... Read more »
