Tacoma reaps economic benefits from tall ships festival

Wednesday, 17 September 2008 14:42

Tacoma, Wash., benefited from more than $19 million in economic impact as a result of the Tall Ships Tacoma festival this summer, according to a recently released study.

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Florida administrator wins PWIA award

Wednesday, 17 September 2008 14:15

Florida boating law administrator Capt. Richard Moore was given the Personal Watercraft Industry Association’s 2008 Boating Safety Leadership Award during the annual National Association of State Boating Law Administrators conference in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

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IMI program set for November

Tuesday, 16 September 2008 15:41

The International Marina Institute will offer its Intermediate Marina Manager program Nov. 16-20 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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Viking Yachts cuts 70 jobs, cites slowing production

Tuesday, 16 September 2008 15:40

Viking Yachts has eliminated around 70 positions and placed another 75 employees on furlough for two to six weeks, director of communications Peter Frederiksen told Soundings Trade Only.

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