From a hands-on view of the latest building tools at one of 20 free exhibitor workshops to a live look at the latest in closed-molding technology in the outdoor demonstration area, IBEX 2010 is the all-access pass to implementing the newest marine products and technologies. The 2010 show is also hosting a variety of new events, courses and special sessions to address the needs of all marine industry stakeholders. Highlights include a new Dealer Development-Service & Parts Managers seminar program among the expanded lineup of seminars; the MAATS Aftermarket Pavilion; the industry-exclusive special session Using Market Intelligence for Market Growth; Dr. Shrink's first annual SHRINK OFF contest; and the annual Industry Breakfast.

IBEX 2010 takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.ibexshow.com for more info and to register today.

Members: Improve your NMMA benefits by taking this quick, important survey
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In an effort to help NMMA Members streamline their business operations and maximize opportunities through the association's buying power, NMMA kindly requests you complete the following survey addressing online meeting programs and software. Completing the survey will take a few moments and go a long way toward helping NMMA expand the services available to you.

Please contact Bryan Welsh with questions at bwelsh@nmma.org or 312-946-6276 More



NMMA adds 2 new standards, strengthens its boat and yacht certification program
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Last week NMMA announced its boat and yacht Certification program has added two new standards for model year 2012, making it stronger and more comprehensive to ensure recreational boats meet standards that make them safer than ever before. The two new standards are gasoline and propane detection systems and galvanic isolators.

NMMA Certified boats meet rigorous standards set by the American Boat & Yacht Council and exceed regulations set by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). In total there are 47 categories of standards that must be met in order for a boat to become NMMA Certified. Over the last five years alone, NMMA has added 15 new sets of standards including everything from electric/electronic propulsion control systems in model year 2008, to anchoring, mooring and strong points in model year 2010.

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NMMA to again produce the Marine Export Guide
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NMMA will soon be launching the sixth year of the Access America Marine Export Guide with new features this year, making it more user-friendly. The new features include direct e-mail, website and social networking links added to expanded each company's listing, a customizable keyword search area allowing users to choose to show or hide Advanced Search features, an updated category search area making it easier to browse suppliers by specialty and a searchable Product Showcase, which highlights the best items you have to offer. What's more, rotating product listings on the search homepage link directly back to your website so users have instant access to specific information on product features, pricing, and more.

Packages which include a graphically robust company listing with direct Web, e-mail, and social media links, as well as a list of your products and brands, start at $175 for an entire year. In addition, you can add a video to your listing, enhance your position in keyword and category search results, and add listings for specific products and special offers to a Product Showcase located right on the homepage.

Members can expect to be contacted in the coming weeks by a representative from MultiView, the company publishing the guide.

If you'd like more information on advertising options, contact MultiView, Inc. at 800-816-6710 or aaexportdirectory@multiview.com.





5 things you can learn from your receptionist
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When you want the most current updates on trends affecting your company, look no further than the front desk. More

Future hiring to benefit highly skilled workers
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American workers faced a sobering reality as they celebrated the U.S. holiday of Labor Day at a time of high unemployment, scant hiring and a widespread loss of job security: economists foresee fewer moderately paid factory supervisors, postal workers and office administrators. Not until 2014 or later is the United States expected to have regained all, or nearly all, the 8.4 million jobs lost to the recession. Millions of lost jobs in real estate, for example, aren't likely to be restored this decade, if ever. More