The Federal Reserve lowered its expectations for economic growth through 2011, according to the minutes released Tuesday of the Federal Open Market Committee's meeting in early November.
Officials expect unemployment to remain near 9 percent at the end of next year, the forecast said, helping to explain what drove the central bank to take new action to boost the economy three weeks ago.
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association is urging members to reach out to their state representatives to ask them to support a $100,000 budget amendment.
Bryant Boat Company has redesigned its website, www.bryantboats.com to reflect the evolution of the company.
West Marine will commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary with a new promotion.
Overall boat sales in March were slightly lower compared to last year and year-over-year growth was down by just over 1 percent, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., data that was gathered for 30 states.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation is focusing on reach women with a targeted marketing campaign.
Nautique was honored by the United Safety Council with two awards during the group’s annual ceremony.