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ATA IAA Awards now open for entries
March 19th, 2024
Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The industry is constantly changing, and the 2024 IAA program is changing with it. Some categories have been removed, added or […]
ATA offers leadership training opportunities
March 14th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a new learning opportunity on Change Leadership in partnership with Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers practical leadership development that managers of all levels can immediately put into action to develop high-performing teams and move their business forward. This program is designed to enhance […]
2024 Women MAKE Award winners announced
March 13th, 2024
The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, has announced the 2024 Women MAKE Awards honorees. The annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. The […]
Whale strike reduction rule moves forward
March 12th, 2024
The United States Department of Commerce has advanced the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Proposed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the rule would restrict vessels greater than or equal to 35 feet (10.7 m) and less than 65 feet (19.8 m) […]
Registration opens for 2024 American Boating Congress
March 6th, 2024
Registration for the recreational boating industry’s annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress, is now open. The American Boating Congress will return to Washington, D.C. from May 8-10, 2024, bringing together all segments of the recreational boating industry to share its collective voice on Capitol Hill and address pressing matters for the industry. This year’s […]
FTC finalizes Government and Business Impersonation Rule
March 5th, 2024
On March 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which gives the agency more tools to combat scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies. These types of scams are rapidly increasing and have impacted members of the recreational marine industry. The newly finalized regulations provide an opportunity for retribution. […]
MARAD designates 32 Centers of Excellence for maritime training
February 29th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 32 Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The designated COEs consist of 50 maritime training locations across 17 states and Guam. The designation recognizes and promotes support to post-secondary maritime training programs that prepare students for careers in […]
2024 Miami Boat Show draws large crowd
February 28th, 2024
The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show concluded its five-day run February 14-18 with an estimated 100,000 attendees. Hosted across six locations, attendees browsed and shopped more than 1,000 boats, marine products and the latest innovations. The show provided a platform for hundreds of debuts, including the world’s first prototype hydrogen-combustion outboard motor by Yamaha, […]
Newport International Boat Show changes ownership
February 27th, 2024
The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), owner and producer of the annual Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), announced today that the show was acquired by South Florida Ventures. With a 53-year heritage, the Newport International Boat Show occupies more than 13 acres of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. With a lineup of more than 600 exhibitors […]
Advanced Textiles Association IAA Awards return for 2024
February 26th, 2024
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will open for submission in March for the revamped, reimagined awards program. The International Achievement Awards recognize design excellence and technical skill for outstanding and innovative projects in a variety of categories including advanced textiles, awnings and canopies, fabric environments, fabric […]