The Coast Guard Auxiliary rang the opening bell this morning at the Nasdaq to mark the start of National Safe Boating Week.
Prior to the bell, Auxiliary members were set to demonstrate the “Ready Set Inflate” program to raise awareness of the importance of wearing a life jacket.
First Southern District Commodore Hal Marschall rang the bell to open Friday’s trading.
Inflation, supply-chain kinks and the continuing war in Ukraine continue to be serious concerns, but numerous companies with a global presence for exports are reporting optimism at the start of 2023.
The $165 million plant will open in early 2025 in Chihuahua and create up to 1,300 jobs while bolstering production capabilities.
The program each year awards more than $500,000 to qualifying children of active duty, active duty reserve and retired Coast Guard members.
Josh McGuire and Cole Barone were named regional sales managers for the Northeast and West Coast.
The September show drew more than 40,000 attendees last year, with boat sales estimated at $35 million to $40 million.
A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence rose in December as the economy added 223,000 jobs, the smallest gain in two years. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 108.3 from 101.4 in November.
Standards are a full-time mission for the ABYC that goes beyond simply putting out a new supplement every July. As an organization built on a tradition of common-sense and real-world experiences, the ABYC works on standards development year-round with its Project Technical Committees.
Fear of an impending exodus, especially with concerns about a looming economic recession, has leaders at the MRAA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation urging the industry to start focusing immediately on improving customer service as the primary way to retain these boaters.
Every year, marine business owners should take inventory of their companies to ensure that their tax planning is up to date. Multiple tax-law changes will affect the filing of 2022 tax returns.
