When: September 10th & 11th (Wednesday & Thursday)
Where: St. Pete Yacht Club: 11 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Description: The Marine Industries Association of Florida represents marine related industries in Florida with a large network of regional affiliated associations and many affiliates with mutual interests statewide. The annual conference brings together a wide array of stakeholders in the marine industry to discuss legislative and funding priorities prior to session in Tallahassee as well as other industry initiatives.
We are working on an agenda that will bring some new discussions to the table, as well as all of the legislative and regulatory issues that are constantly on our radars. It is our plan to make this very interactive with open discussions between presenters and participants.
Topics (Subject to Change): FWC - Overview of Boating Issues and Topics, Legislative Review, Legislative Look Ahead, Permitting Challenges & Water Access Issues, Supporting Local Marine Tech Schools and Other Work Force Initiatives, Marketing/Promoting Boating & Members, The Role of WCIND & FIND