Schedule

MFA Virtual Series Schedule

January 28, 2021
3 - 5 pm	MFA Virtual Series Part 1 In addition to open networking time with attendees and sponsors the January event features: Emergency Preparedness Panel Discussion Panel members: Rob Kotowski, Lake Shore Boat Top Company; Ron Paratore, Trivantage LLC; Chandler Clark, Signature Canvas Makers When it comes to managing your business, you need to be able to plan for the future, and also allow for change. Hear how adversity has affected three industry members and the steps they took to protect their companies and staff. The audience is encouraged to share their experiences, triumphs and lessons learned in this interactive panel discussion. MFA Awards Spotlight View the 2020 submissions for select categories and congratulate the winners! Powerboat – Rigid Enclosures Hybrid Enclosures Sailboat Dodgers Sailboat Enclosures Marine Interior Upholstery MFA Annual Meeting Learn more about the Marine Fabricators Association. Hear a recap of the past year’s events and look to the future! Exhibitor Spotlights Hear about the latest news from Miami Corporation through a short presentation Giveaways During the event, we will be giving away the following items through a random drawing of attending fabricators! Thank you to all of our sponsors. Courtesy of: Continental – One drum of 40 gauge O’Sea or Regalite, 3 sheet drum – winners choice Courtesy of: Fabric Tattoo – Customized mini banner for shop display Courtesy of: IMAR Products, LLC – One case of any IMAR product – winners choice Courtesy of: Miami Corporation – Tempotest fabric Courtesy of: Polyfab USA LLC – One Roll Patternpro Ultra Stable Patterning Fabric Courtesy of: Sattler Corp. – 30 Yards of Sattler Solids Courtesy of: Sattler Corp. – 30 Yards of Outdura furniture fabric
February 18, 2021
3 - 5 pm	MFA Virtual Series Part 2 In addition to open networking time with attendees and sponsors the February event features: Scaling Your Business Charlene Clark, IFM, Signature Canvas Makers Scaling your business is about capacity and capability. It means setting the stage to enable and support growth in your business without negatively impacting it. This session will touch on the key elements needed to help you effectively scale your business for growth. Virtual Shop Tour – TECSEW Tecsew will take you on a video tour of their shop! This is a great opportunity to gain insight into how other shops run. MFA Awards Spotlight View the 2020 submissions for select categories and congratulate the winners! Marine Exterior Upholstery Travel/Full Covers Wild & Innovative Marine Miscellaneous Awards of Distinction Exhibitor Spotlights Hear about the latest news from Continental, Trivantage and SUREFAS through short presentations. Giveaways During the event, we will be giving away the following items through a random drawing of attending fabricators! Thank you to all of our sponsors. Courtesy of: Fabric Tattoo – Customized mini banner for shop display Courtesy of: IMAR Products, LLC – One case of any IMAR product – winners choice Courtesy of: Miami Corporation – Tempotest fabric Courtesy of: Polyfab USA LLC – One Roll Patternpro Ultra Stable Patterning Fabric Courtesy of: Sattler Corp. – 30 Yards of Sattler Solids Courtesy of: Sattler Corp. – 30 Yards of Outdura furniture fabric Courtesy of: Sunbrella – 30 yards of Horizon fabric Courtesy of: Surefas – CAF starter-KIT Courtesy of: Trivantage – 30 yds of your choice of Hydrofend marine cover fabric or Causeway marine upholstery fabric Courtesy of: WeatherMAX – 30yd-40yd roll of black WeatherMAX 8oz fabric
March 18, 2021
3 - 5 pm	MFA Virtual Series Part 3 In addition to open networking time with attendees and sponsors the March event features: Next Generation Technology Darren Arthur, MFC, Nautilux Canvas Take a step into the future during this session. Attendees will learn about using technology in design and fabrication. Join us as Darren reviews the equipment and discusses his experiences and lessons learned. This is your chance to hear about the pros and cons of incorporating technology into your shop. Virtual Shop Tour – Marine Tops Unlimited Kyle Van Damme, MFC, will take you on a virtual tour of Marine Tops Unlimited! This is a great opportunity to gain insight into how other shops run. Exhibitor Spotlights Hear about the latest news from Herculite, Keyston Bros, Sattler Corp., and Sunbrella through short presentations Giveaways During the event, we will be giving away the following items through a random drawing of attending fabricators! Thank you to all of our sponsors. Courtesy of: Fabric Tattoo – Customized mini banner for shop display Courtesy of: IMAR Products, LLC – One case of any IMAR product – winners choice Courtesy of: Miami Corporation – Tempotest fabric Courtesy of: Polyfab USA LLC – One Roll Patternpro Ultra Stable Patterning Fabric Courtesy of: Sattler Corp. – 30 Yards of Sattler Solids Courtesy of: Sattler Corp. – 30 Yards of Outdura furniture fabric Courtesy of: Sunbrella – Yeti Cooler Courtesy of: Trivantage – 30 yds of your choice of Hydrofend marine cover fabric or Causeway marine upholstery fabric Courtesy of: WeatherMAX – 30yd-40yd roll of black WeatherMAX 8oz fabric