2008 Northwest Marina Conference October 15-16 The Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center

2008 Northwest Marina Conference Presentations

• Spotlight on the Economy
  Dr. Kriss Sjoblom
  Paul Sorenson
• “What am I sitting on here?” -  A Look at Marina Valuation
  Andrew Robinson
• How we do it in California: the Cal. Dept. of Boating and Waterways
  Raynor Tsuneyoshi
• Ethanol-blended Fuels, and You
  Bob Adriance
• Marina Renovation Case Study: Boat Street Marina
  Steven Agnew
• Tacoma’s Foss Waterway Development
  Don Meyer
• Aquatic Invasive Species – Invaders from the Deep?
  Jeff Adams
• Insurance – Keeping Your Costs Down
  Bob Craven
• Meet the Office of Regulatory Assistance
  Zelma Zeiman
• Do It Now:  Your Own ‘Best Employer’ Self- Audit
  Sarah Haushild
• What’s New in Dock Design
  Rick Greenhow
  Wendell Stroud
• RE- Sources, Marine Plastic Waste Prevention and Recycling Project
  Lisa Friend
• What to do about an eviction...
  Jason Kettrick
• Washington Boating Alliance, an introduction
  Steve Greaves
• The Boating Caucus on Puget Sound Partnership
  Ed Jennerich

The Northwest Marina Conference, presented by Marine Floats, is an annual event for marina owners and operators. Hosted by the Northwest Marine Trade Association, in cooperation with Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA), the conference is the only one of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.

We invite you to join us this year, at the Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, on October 15—16. The conference, which changes locations each year, will come to Tacoma for the first time. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the new Foss Waterway Development, as well as take advantage of the urban setting.

Why should I attend?
The conference is an incredible learning opportunity for anyone who owns or operates a marina. It hosts both local and national experts on issues that are important to you and your work. Attendees are encouraged to interact with the speakers and get to know each other, in order to enhance the learning experience.

If you provide services and equipment to the marina industry, you are also encouraged to attend. The conference gives these attendees an opportunity to learn about the issues that affect their customers. In addition, it creates a unique networking experience for all participants.

I want to be a sponsor!
The Northwest Marina Conference is a great way to showcase your business in front of over 50 marinas who operate in Washington and British Columbia. To learn about all our sponsorship opportunities, contact Marina Hench at marina@nmta.net, or by phone at (206) 634-0911.

Schedule of events
The Conference will run from Noon to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm on Thursday.

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