JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries
JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries
JOIN US IN TAMPA IN 2 10!Tampa Convention CenterJanuary 27 - 30, 2010Formed in 2002 as the National Marina & Boatyard Conference, the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) is currently the only showcatered specifically to marina owners, managers and staff, as well as boat repairs and boat yard professionals. IMBC Is produced by the Association ofMarina Industries (AMI) and the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA).Don't miss a great opportunity to:network with industry professionalsgain up-to-date knowledge in IMBC's seminars∙learn about new products in the marina industrymingle with perspective buyers and vendors on the exhibit floor∙For more information: Go online to: www.MarinaAssociation.org/imbc or call (401) 682-7334 today!
7Conference CornerEmerging Applied TechnologiesOctober 25 – 27, 2009 · Embassy Suites · Fort Lauderdale, FLTwo Seminars Announced– As part of the EmergingApplied Technologies conferenceprogram Chris Kelly from Bonnier Marine Group willspeak about Web 2.0 technologies and how marina ownerscan use this new form of marketing to benefit their business.Chris’s presentation will also discuss the benefit ofusing a variety of video presentations to encourage bothpermanent and transient bookings. Austin Bleier fromMarineSync Corporation will also present during the conference.His presentation will discuss wireless monitoringsystems including in-slip vessel monitoring and marineequipment monitoring.Exhibit and Sponsor Opportunities – The Emerging AppliedTechnologies Conference offers a great opportunityto display your organizations or company’s information,products and/or services to an intimate yet large crowdof over 100 marina industry professionals. Sponsorshipsare $2500 and exhibit booths are $1500. Each include a 6ft. table, conference registrations for your company, andyour company name listed in the conference program.For the specifics of both sponsorship and exhibiting, visithttps://www.marinaassociation.org/seminars-and-events.php?i=88&s=0 and download the sponsor/exhibitor registrationform.when making reservations. Visit IMBC’s website, www.marinaassociation.org/imbc to make reservations online.Airline DiscountsIMBC has partnered with Jet Blue, Continental, and AmericanAirlines to offer discounts on flights to and from Tampa,FL. Contact your airline of choice and mention the discountcode or click on the links below to reserve your ticket online.• American Airlines, 5% discount available, (800) 221-2255, Code: 6610AC• Continental Airlines, 3-18% discount available,800.523.3273, Code: ZFDHCLYFTQ• JetBlue Airways, 5% Discount available, 1-888-JET-BLUE, Code: IMBC2010Hotel DiscountsIMBC has room blocks at two hotels located right across thestreet from the convention center. Staying at one of IMBC’shost hotels puts you right where the action is and providesattendees with additional networking opportunities.• Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel & Marina; 813-221-4900; Group Code: amiamia• Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown; 813-769-8300;Group Code: IMBRental Car DiscountHertz Corporation is offering IMBC attendees special ratesranging from $39 - $63 per day. Contact Hertz at 800-654-3131 and mention the discount code: CV#04EF0001International Marina &Boatyard ConferenceJanuary 27 – 29, 2010 · TampaConvention Center · Tampa, FLIMBC staff is pleased to offer travel discountsand deals on airfare, hotels, andrental cars to IMBC attendees. Makeyour travel arrangements soon to ensure your discountand be sure to enter or mention the promotional codeSponsor, Advertiser and Exhibitor Opportunities Available– IMBC is the main event for the marina and boatyardindustries with over 450 attendees that consist of keydecision makers from marinas, marina corporate chains,and suppliers. Don’t miss your opportunity to get yourcompany name out there to all attendees. Visit www.marinaassociation.org/imbcand download the IMBC PartnerOpportunities Brochure, which contains all sponsorship,advertising and exhibiting information, descriptions, andprices. Booth space is already filling up and sponsorshipsare being sold so contact Ray Clark, IMBC Sales Coordinatorat 401-247-4922 today!
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7Conference CornerEmerging Applied TechnologiesOctober 25 – 27, 2009 · Embassy Suites · Fort Lauderdale, FLTwo Seminars Announced– As part <strong>of</strong> the EmergingApplied Technologies conferenceprogram Chris Kelly from Bonnier Marine Group willspeak about Web 2.0 technologies and how marina ownerscan use this new form <strong>of</strong> marketing to benefit their business.Chris’s presentation will also discuss the benefit <strong>of</strong>using a variety <strong>of</strong> video presentations to encourage bothpermanent and transient bookings. Austin Bleier fromMarineSync Corporation will also present during the conference.His presentation will discuss wireless monitoringsystems including in-slip vessel monitoring and marineequipment monitoring.Exhibit and Sponsor Opportunities – The Emerging AppliedTechnologies Conference <strong>of</strong>fers a great opportunityto display your organizations or company’s information,products and/or services to an intimate yet large crowd<strong>of</strong> over 100 marina industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. Sponsorshipsare $2500 and exhibit booths are $1500. Each include a 6ft. table, conference registrations for your company, andyour company name listed in the conference program.For the specifics <strong>of</strong> both sponsorship and exhibiting, visithttps://www.marinaassociation.org/seminars-and-events.php?i=88&s=0 and download the sponsor/exhibitor registrationform.when making reservations. Visit IMBC’s website, www.marinaassociation.org/imbc to make reservations online.Airline DiscountsIMBC has partnered with Jet Blue, Continental, and AmericanAirlines to <strong>of</strong>fer discounts on flights to and from Tampa,FL. Contact your airline <strong>of</strong> choice and mention the discountcode or click on the links below to reserve your ticket online.• American Airlines, 5% discount available, (800) 221-2255, Code: 6610AC• Continental Airlines, 3-18% discount available,800.523.3273, Code: ZFDHCLYFTQ• JetBlue Airways, 5% Discount available, 1-888-JET-BLUE, Code: IMBC2010Hotel DiscountsIMBC has room blocks at two hotels located right across thestreet from the convention center. Staying at one <strong>of</strong> IMBC’shost hotels puts you right where the action is and providesattendees with additional networking opportunities.• Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel & <strong>Marina</strong>; 813-221-4900; Group Code: amiamia• Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown; 813-769-8300;Group Code: IMBRental Car DiscountHertz Corporation is <strong>of</strong>fering IMBC attendees special ratesranging from $39 - $63 per day. Contact Hertz at 800-654-3131 and mention the discount code: CV#04EF0001International <strong>Marina</strong> &Boatyard ConferenceJanuary 27 – 29, 2010 · TampaConvention Center · Tampa, FLIMBC staff is pleased to <strong>of</strong>fer travel discountsand deals on airfare, hotels, andrental cars to IMBC attendees. Makeyour travel arrangements soon to ensure your discountand be sure to enter or mention the promotional codeSponsor, Advertiser and Exhibitor Opportunities Available– IMBC is the main event for the marina and boatyardindustries with over 450 attendees that consist <strong>of</strong> keydecision makers from marinas, marina corporate chains,and suppliers. Don’t miss your opportunity to get yourcompany name out there to all attendees. Visit www.marinaassociation.org/imbcand download the IMBC PartnerOpportunities Brochure, which contains all sponsorship,advertising and exhibiting information, descriptions, andprices. Booth space is already filling up and sponsorshipsare being sold so contact Ray Clark, IMBC Sales Coordinatorat 401-247-4922 today!
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