Registration Now Open for International Workboat Show, Pacific Marine Expo and Related Professional Conference Programs; Nominations for Two Green Maritime Industry Programs Also Open

    SEATTLE, WA, July 30, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- WorkBoat and National Fishermen announced today that registration is now open for five major face-to-face North American commercial maritime trade shows and conferences. WorkBoat is also now accepting nominations for two green industry programs.

International WorkBoat Show - Propel Your Profits
The International WorkBoat Show is one convenient solution where you can meet face-to-face with thousands of colleagues and suppliers and find the new ideas that bring in business or save you money. The Show, which will be held December 1-3 in New Orleans, is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America. The 2010 International WorkBoat Show exhibit floor registration is FREE for those who register prior to November 30.

The WorkBoat Executive Summit: Marine Finance 2010 will be held November 30 in New Orleans. The Executive Summit features a keynote address, networking luncheon, panel discussions, roundtable sessions and other networking opportunities. Seating is limited to 75 registrants.

New for 2010, The WorkBoat Professional Series will be held in conjunction with the WorkBoat Show. This conference program is taking the place of the International WorkBoat Show conference program and is designed to keep you, your business, and your employees on top of what's going on in your industry today and what's in store for the future.

Register for these events at one convenient location: https://web1.accureg.com/iwbs10_prod/webmain/Landing.asp?SC=1.

WorkBoat Environmental Awards - Nominations are now open for businesses and government agencies operating in the U.S. maritime industry that exemplify innovative and effective environmental process initiatives in their daily business operations. Applications are due by September 22.

For 2010, two awards will be presented:

1. Comprehensive Environmental Management Plan - designed to showcase a wide-ranging, all-inclusive environmental program that is part of the company-wide culture and goes well beyond State and Federal mandates.

2. Environmental Initiative - designed to showcase a specific initiative, process and/or project that have a beginning and an end.

Details at: http://www.workboatshow.com/10/Public/Content.aspx?ID=21204

WorkBoat Green Product Program - Present your green product to thousands of buyers through the new WorkBoat Green Product Program. Presented in association with the WorkBoat Environmental Award, these programs are designed to emphasize the importance of environmental stewardship and pass along the knowledge, ideas and products that allow more businesses to incorporate "green" into their business model.

Details at http://www.workboat.com/greenproduct.aspx

Pacific Marine Expo - The Total Boat Solution
Pacific Marine Expo is scheduled from November 18-20 in Seattle, and is the largest commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast. Connect face-to-face with thousands of people who make your living on the water, or provide services to those who do.

2010 Pacific Marine Expo registration for both the exhibit floor and conference program is FREE for those who register prior to November 17.

At the same time, you can register for the new National Fisherman Profitable Harvest: Direct to Market Forum 2010, which will be November 17 in Seattle. The National Fisherman Profitable Harvest will help attendees gain the know-how to process, market and sell their own product to retailers, restaurateurs, and consumers. Seating is limited.

Register for PME and the National Fisherman Profitable Harvest: Direct to Market Forum 2010 at one convenient location: https://web1.accureg.com/iwbs10_prod/webmain/Landing.asp?SC=1

International WorkBoat Show

The International WorkBoat Show is North America's largest maritime trade show and conference. For 31 years, the WorkBoat Show has proven to be the premier marketplace for businesses working on the coastal, inland and offshore waters. To attend the show, pre-register online at www.workboatshow.com/register or call 800-454-3007. Pre-registration for the exhibit hall is free, onsite price is $50. To exhibit call Chris Dimmerling at 207-842-5666.

Pacific Marine Expo

Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast and is annually held in Seattle. The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors. The Expo gives exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to meet face-to-face to discuss the hottest products, innovative ideas and new services for a business. For further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com. To exhibit call Chris Dimmerling at 207-842-5666.

The International WorkBoat show is produced by Diversified Business Communications.

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