The comprehensive collective effort of the Get on Board campaign was a key factor in generating boatloads of new customers.

California desperately needs a drift net ban, while Alaska sets a precedent on bycatch with an innovative donation program.

While the tactile experience of live boat shows is hard to replace, redirecting expenditures from canceled winter events can assure excitement — and sales — for the spring and beyond.

A spaghetti western, of sorts, of the sea.

Frequently, the loss of customers can be traced to a few mistakes that could’ve easily been avoided if there was a focus on customer retention.

If you want to bring in some cash this holiday season, it’s time to get to work.

The battle for the White House is about as hot as it can get with just 14 days to go.

You must apply to have your small-business loan forgiven. Meanwhile, the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund was reauthorized, but for one year instead of the standard five years.

New York Times best-selling author Fred Reichheld says a 5 percent increase in customer retention can produce more than a 25 percent increase in profit.

Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida & Tampa Bay announced a partnership with Fort Myers Technical College and Yamaha. Also, boaters fly the flag for Jorge at Loggerhead Marina.

New Jersey’s MTA saves the sales tax cap on boats, and the PREPARE Act would create low-interest, fixed-rate loans to help small businesses protect their properties against natural disasters.

The agency is conducting a survey to determine the navigational needs of boats that operate in shallow-draft waterways. Also, states hit hard by reduced income during the pandemic face a tough road.

“There’s no question — the power of boat shows can’t be denied, and they will resume,” said the NMMA president.

This week’s Ohio Power Sitting Board meeting can determine the fate of a controversial wind turbine project on Lake Erie.

MTA New Jersey in fight to protect sales tax cap and reduction.

While sales are on a roll, there’s no better time to introduce new promotion practices.

A scientific study at a concert in Germany and careful re-openings throughout Europe could be positive signs for how we move forward in the U.S.

In the midst of a record hurricane season, legislation to help businesses invest in disaster-resilient infrastructure is more important than ever.

The return on investment provided by marine trade associations are vital to the industry.

The dearth of boat shows has led to budget shortfalls.

Businesses that carry interruption insurance are seeing claims rejected because forced pandemic shutdowns don’t involve physical damage to facilities.

NASBLA is updating its “Guide For Multiple Use Waterway Management,” and you can take this survey to put in your two cents. Also, are you letting CSI slide while sales are robust?

Cancelled boat shows mean Marine Trade Organizations’ funding has been severely impacted. There is a solution — and they need your help.

Low inventory and increasing cases of Covid-19 forces cancelation; plus, a less gassy cow in the name of climate change.

Congress must renew the all-encompassing Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.

A binational report on the status and trends of the Great Lakes ecosystem is released; plus, another regional show postponed until 2021.

A new, land-based 5G network threatens the reliability of GPS.

Interest rates will remain low, but lenders have toughened standards for nearly all types of loans.

While the new ‘EZ’ form touts simplicity, business owners should still seek council while navigating the process.

States will be receiving $3 million more to improve the process; plus, charter and headboats will be required to report catch information.

As economic activity begins to heat up, keeping current customer happy should be at the top of the list for dealers.

A proposal that would bring wind turbines to Lake Erie faces strong opposition.