A recent study about the economic contribution of the Discover Boating New England Boat Show revealed the substantial adverse impact the show’s recent move from its traditional February timeframe to early January has had on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the recreational boating industry. The study, conducted by the Recreation Marine Research Center at Michigan [...]

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is inviting industry stakeholders to join them for a free webinar following the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account Release of the 2023 outdoor recreation data on November 20, 2024. This will be the seventh year of the BEA release of the latest national and state [...]

Registration is now open for The North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) 2025 Expo and Conference to be held January 28-30 in Atlantic City, N.J. The 2025 theme is “Racing into the Future: Full Steam Ahead” and will take place at the Showboat Hotel Atlantic City. The conference schedule includes marine canvas and awning shop [...]

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, was selected as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2024 by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business for the second year in a row. The Best Places to Work in PA award identifies, recognizes and honors the best [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) annual U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. The data presented in the latest 477-page report spans 2008-2023, outlining industry trends and shifts in market behavior. The included sections in the report are: Total Industry Sales by Category and State Powerboat Sales Trends Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and [...]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), in collaboration with American Express, has announced a new Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program to support Florida's small businesses affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This timely initiative provides critical financial relief to help businesses recover from recent challenges. Grant Details: Grant Amount: $5,000 per eligible business [...]