Build Your Crew: Connect with Job Seekers at the Seattle Boat Show Career Fair
Do you have open positions you are looking to fill? Consider listing them on NMTA’s Career Center and signing up for a table at the Career Fair at the Seattle Boat Show on Monday, February 2, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. The Career Fair is open to all show exhibitors and NMTA members and is free to participate. It […]
Meet Campus Life – 2024/2025 NMTA Grow Boating Grant Recipient
Campus Life was awarded a $1,000 Grow Boating Grant from NMTA. We recently caught up with Ashley Umbarger, Executive Director of Campus Life, to learn how the program is helping introduce more young people to the water. For those unfamiliar, what does Campus Life do?Located in Hermiston, Oregon, Campus Life mentors students of all ages and […]
Boat Show Season Brings an Increase in Online Fraud and Scams
As we head into Boat Show season, NMTA members and Seattle Boat Show exhibitors should be aware that fraudulent online activity typically increases this time of year. If you receive a suspicious email or phone call claiming to be from the Seattle Boat Show or NMTA—and you’re unsure of its authenticity—please contact the NMTA office […]
Employment Law Risks for Marine Businesses – Legally Compliant Employee Handbook Available for Members
Attorneys with Cairncross & Hempelman, P.S. reviewed current top employment law risks for NMTA members during a recent member webinar. They are: 1) I-9 verification for all employees, 2) discrimination and retaliation, 3) documentation of required breaks and mealtimes, 4) inconsistent documentation and record keeping, and 5) not having a legally compliant Employee Handbook. Federal and […]
Maximize Your Seattle Boat Show Impact with Digital Advertising Opportunities
Our Digital Advertising & Retargeting Program is designed to make your presence unforgettable.Did you know NMTA offers digital advertising and retargeting packages? These highly effective campaigns can help you reach visitors to the Seattle Boat Show and SeattleBoatShow.com, generating more booth traffic and increasing sales leads and brand awareness. This is your chance to stand […]
Skagit Valley College Announces New Marine Surveying Course
Skagit Valley College is offering a new Marine Surveying: Yachts and Small Craft course in Anacortes, Washington, running February 23 – April 24, 2025. Participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to conduct professional condition and valuation surveys for vessels up to 65 feet in length. The course is ideal for marine professionals […]
Meet Renton Sailing Center – 2024/2025 NMTA Grow Boating Grant Recipient
Renton Sailing Center was awarded a $1,000 Grow Boating Grant from NMTA. We spoke with Vice President Chris Lee and Maintenance Officer John Padgett to learn how the funding has helped expand access to sailing in the community.What is Renton Sailing Center, and what does it do?Renton Sailing Center is a community sailing program located […]
Meet Sail Sandpoint – 2024/2025 NMTA Grow Boating Grant Recipient
Sail Sand Point received a $1,000 grant from NMTA to support their mission of getting people of all abilities out on the water. We caught up with executive director Seth Muir to learn more about their work.What does Sail Sand Point do?Sail Sand Point (SSP) is a community boating center with a mission to bring […]
Nautical Northwest Magazine Sets Sail to Connect and Celebrate the Pacific Northwest Maritime Community
A new voice is emerging for the Pacific Northwest’s diverse maritime world, Nautical Northwest Magazine, a free print and digital publication designed to inform, educate, and entertain all who share a passion for life on the water. With six issues per year, the magazine will be distributed at hundreds of locations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, California, […]
Seattle Boat Show Lumen Field Booth Assignments + Key Exhibitor Dates
Show layouts for Lumen Field, with indoor booth assignments, will be published to the Seattle Boat Show website no later than Friday, November 7. Exhibitors will receive a link to the exhibitor website page. Bell Harbor show layout and slip assignments will be available in January. Other key dates to note: November 7 – Floor plan announced in exhibitor update. Booth assignments […]