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All the breaking news stories from the last five business days on Soundings TradeOnlyToday daily e-newsletter for marine industry professionals are gathered together and organized in this easy-to-use weekly news feature.

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IMBC 2012: Survey shows ‘new normal’ for marinas

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Association of Marina Industries' second annual industry update was a mixed bag, with some metrics suggesting business may be improving, some that it still is slogging along, and others suggesting that business finally is stabilizing. ...more

Indiana builder and dealer files for liquidation

Kentuckiana Yacht Sales, of Jeffersonville, Ind., and its related manufacturing company, Jefferson Yachts Inc., filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana. ...more

Unemployment drops in January

Employers added 243,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate decreased to 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. ...more

Tracker Marine Group announces layoffs

Miami, Okla.-based Tracker Marine Group will lay off 112 people because of declining boat sales and the move of a production line to Missouri, city leaders announced Thursday. ...more

Charleston show reports big attendance gain

More than 11,000 people attended this year’s Charleston (S.C.) Boat Show, which was sponsored by Mercury Marine and held Jan. 27-29 at the Charleston Convention Center. ...more

Dealer conference seeks seminar proposals

Organizers of the 2012 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo are seeking proposals for seminars for this year’s conference, set for Nov. 11-14 in Orlando, Fla. ...more

Johnson Outdoors reports 1Q results

Johnson Outdoors announced revenue grew 2 percent to more than $80 million during the first quarter, despite a 66 percent drop in year-over-year military sales. ...more

Worldwide Marine gains rights to engine-flush system

Worldwide Marine Consulting acquired the exclusive worldwide licensing rights to Blue-Thru Marine Flush Systems, the company announced. ...more

Marine publisher forms communications firm

Rusty Piersons, president and CEO of Lighthouse Publications, announced a new partnership and the creation of a new company called Lighthouse Media Solutions. ...more

Honda Power Equipment wins marketing honors

Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co. Inc., received seven MarCom Awards for several of its computer-based dealer and distributor service training modules. ...more

IMBC 2012: Speaker talks about ‘chain of excellence’

ORLANDO, Fla. - “If it were easy, everybody would be doing it,” said David Mulvey, a facilitator at the Disney Institute, during his keynote address today at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference. ...more

Manufacturing index up in January

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the 30th consecutive month and the overall economy grew for the 32nd consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. ...more

Friday, Feb 03, 2012

  1. IMBC 2012: Survey shows ‘new normal’ for marinas

  2. Indiana builder and dealer files for liquidation

  3. Unemployment drops in January

  4. Tracker Marine Group announces layoffs

  5. Charleston show reports big attendance gain

  6. Dealer conference seeks seminar proposals

  7. Johnson Outdoors reports 1Q results

  8. Worldwide Marine gains rights to engine-flush system

  9. Marine publisher forms communications firm

  10. Honda Power Equipment wins marketing honors

Thursday, Feb 02, 2012

  1. IMBC 2012: Speaker talks about ‘chain of excellence’

  2. Manufacturing index up in January

  3. Two hurt in Long Island marina fire

  4. Sail America names new president

  5. Craigslist adds boat-dealer category

  6. Cape Cod boatyard has a new owner

  7. Cummins reports 4Q, year-end results

  8. Hall Spars ships record-setting spar

  9. West Marine seeks marine charities for event

  10. Dealers and Distributors

  11. Changing Places

Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012

  1. MRAA urges continued funding for Wallop-Breaux

  2. Discover Boating reports online gains in 2011

  3. MarineMax touts success of getaway trips

  4. Groups plan Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show fundraising event

  5. Bass Cat Boats tracks down its first build

  6. Hinckley, Marquis offer new models

  7. Nautic Global Group unveils winter show promotion

  8. Brunswick wins $36 million military contract

  9. Yamaha debuts revamped website

  10. Changing Places

Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012

  1. MarineMax reports 1Q results

  2. NMMA schedules Growth Summit follow-up

  3. MRAA will co-host American Boating Congress

  4. Consumer confidence drops in January

  5. Builders roll out new 2012 models

  6. Chicago and Louisville shows report strong sales

  7. Report offers solution for Asian carp problem

  8. Market researcher offers marina reports

  9. Marinalife adds to discount program

Monday, Jan 30, 2012

  1. VIDEO: The new reality after the Great Recession

  2. Groups reach settlement on Palm Beach show

  3. Hartford show reports attendance boost

  4. Lawsuits target Irwin Jacobs and Genmar payouts

  5. Wisconsin boatyard adds jobs for new orders

  6. Chesapeake Bay marina has new owner

  7. Shows and Events

  8. VesselVanguard names marketing firm

  9. Marine marketer expands into eastern Canada

  10. Changing Places