Savings & Fun are Still ON for January 16 – 24
No In-person Progressive Detroit Boat Show in 2021, but the savings and fun are still ON for January 16 –…
Boat sales and activity skyrocket due to pandemic
11-25-20 The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) is grateful that boating and fishing provided stress-relief, togetherness, and outdoor fun for…
Recycling Fiberglass Boats Pilot Project
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association has worked for years establishing a process to recycle fiberglass boats and use them…
Executive Order 2020-59 Notice to Boaters
FROM: Michigan Boating Industries Association As boating activity resumes, we must remember we are still in the midst of the…
Boating Safety Education is key to a safe and fun summer on the water
– Nicki Polan, Executive Director, Michigan Boating Industries Association Spring is here and that means boat launching is right around…
New Career video addresses marine industry questions
Why should you work in the marine industry? What do people in the marine industry do all winter? Watch this…
High water levels mean slow down and wake responsibly
The past few years there has been a lot of discussion around the fact that a little consideration for your…
Boating puts you in “Blue Mind” and is good for your health!
Discover Boating: Blue Mind from AssociationStudios.com on Vimeo. “Being on a boat is one of the best ways to access…
Designing Boats for Lazy Owners
Initially, I took offense to this headline when I saw it in Soundings Trade Only magazine, but just as quickly…
Voice Your Opposition of Wind Turbines in Lake Erie!
The Michigan Boating Industries Association, along with environmental groups, boating associations, and property owners are urging boaters to raise their…
Record-setting boat sales continue – What’s selling and Why?
MBIA estimates nearly 50 percent of all people in Michigan participate in boating each year, and many of these enthusiasts…
The Harborside Market debuts March 14-17 in Novi
There’s a new show in town. The Harborside Market inside the Novi Boat Show is a great shopping experience for…