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March 23, 2026

Celebrate International Marine Service Technician Week April 20-24!

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) created International Marine Service Technician Week to help recognize the hard-working professionals who fuel the marine industry. A social media-driven celebration for the…

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October 27, 2025

Marine Industry to Host Career and Education Tour for CTE Instructors

The Michigan Boating Industries Association and Marine Trades Institute will host a marine-focused tour for Career and Technical Education Instructors, offering educators an inside look into careers within the marine…

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September 2, 2025

Progressive Detroit Boat Show Announces Date and Location Change for 2026

The 68th annual Progressive Detroit Boat Show will move from Huntington Place in Detroit to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for the 2026 event, which will now take place…

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January 8, 2024

Michigan Boating Industries Association Welcomes Workforce Development Director

PHOTO COURTESY OF MBIAThe Michigan Boating Industries Association has added a Workforce Development Director to its ranks, appointing Kelly Kerchoff to the position. “In the last few years, workforce development…

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December 11, 2023

Harold Hall, Gary Mitter, and Karl Schmidt Awarded Ray L. Underwood Lifetime Achievement Awards

Harold HallGary MitterKarl SchmidtPHOTOS COURTESY OF MBIAThe Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) awarded Harold Hall of Hall’s Sport Center in Muskegon, Gary Mitter of Wonderland Marine in Howell, and Karl…

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July 5, 2022

Recreational Boating Industries Foundation Awards $12,500 in Scholarships

PHOTO COURTESY OF RBIEFThe Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation announced an award of $12,500 in scholarships to seven students showing an avid interest in pursuing marine industry careers. Started in…

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Marine Industry to Host Career and Education Tour for CTE Instructors

Progressive Detroit Boat Show Announces Date and Location Change for 2026

Michigan Boating Industries Association Welcomes Workforce Development Director

Harold Hall, Gary Mitter, and Karl Schmidt Awarded Ray L. Underwood Lifetime Achievement Awards

Recreational Boating Industries Foundation Awards $12,500 in Scholarships

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