Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference, presented by Marine Floats

100 Washington Avenue,Bremerton WA 98337

30 September, 2021

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Northwest Marine & Boatyard Conference, presented by Marine Floats, returns to an in-person event for our 2021 edition We are back in person for this year's big conference. You will not find another gathering of marine professionals like this one in the Pacific Northwest. I am pleased to report that the agenda and entire look and feel of the conference has seen a makeover. While the topics are fresh and important, the friendly confines of the Kitsap Conference Center mean that we have a state-of-the-art site to produce such a memorable experience as this one. Topics thus far include: Latest on marina and boating trendsPermitting and latest on the current situation with getting approval from the Army Corps and National Marine Fisheries ServiceLiveaboards: Love 'em or not, hear how your colleagues are handling them at their marinasIf you are a boatyard, we will have plenty to say about the new Boatyard PermitBetter understanding labor laws and the entire government affairs and legislative arena as it will impact your lifeRansomware: What are you doing to protect your marina and your companyMarine of the Year recognition: This is the first-of-its-kind part of the program. Plus, here what stood out to the judges as they waded through the nominees. More info to come on this nomination process.Peer-to-peer learning opportunities and plenty of engaging games to play throughout the conference. Did someone say prizes? COVID learning lessons and what the future of workplace safety looks like around accident preventionKeynote presentation by Bob Donegan, President of Ivar's RestaurantsSocializing at the two happy hours (Wednesday and Thursday)Pre-conference festivities include a golf outing and tour of the USS Turner Joy.We will be adding more topics and seminars as we get closer. The early-bird admission price of the conference is $440 for members and $550 for non-members of NMTA and WPPA. Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available if you would like to attend but could use financial assistance. Just like last year, there is a money-back guarantee on the conference. If you need a hotel room, the Hampton Inn is offering a discounted room rate of $149/night. Simply phone the hotel at 360.405.0200 and ask for the "Northwest Marine Trade Association rate" to secure your room and this discount. I would like to recognize the sponsors who have already stepped up, including Marine Floats and the Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology. If you would like to exhibit and/or sponsor lunch or another segment of the conference, please let me know ([email protected]) We look forward to seeing you at this year's special 100% in-person conference! My cell is 206.661.7855