Third Annual WorkBoat Executive Summit Helps Maritime Industry Leaders Find Solutions to Meet the Challenges of Today's Economy; Registration is Now Open

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, October 03, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Maritime industry leaders face a number of critical business issues, including high fuel prices, tight credit, an aging workforce and impending shortage of skilled workers, budget cuts and deficit reduction. To help find solutions in today's challenging economy, WorkBoat magazine presents the Third Annual WorkBoat Executive Summit, on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at the Morial Convention Center.

"The Summit will provide maritime executives the right resources to keep their companies competitive and profitable," said David Krapf, editor in chief of WorkBoat magazine and WorkBoat.com. The WorkBoat Executive Summit will be held the day before the International WorkBoat Show, which is set for November 30 through December 2 at the Morial Convention Center.

Krapf said the Summit is designed exclusively for senior managers from every sector of the commercial marine industry including fleet owners, builders and finance executives. The Summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features a finance panel, keynote address, 6 spotlight speakers, a luncheon, roundtable session, reception and five networking opportunities.

Charles Gasparino, senior correspondent for Fox Business Network, is this year's keynote speaker. Gasparino is also a columnist for The Daily Beast and a frequent contributor to the New York Post, Forbes, and other publications. At Fox, Gasparino has broken stories on, among others, the US government's plans to sell its stake in Citigroup and the government's pressure on Bank of America to shrink itself. Marketwatch named Gasparino one of "12 Broadcasters Who Are Making a Difference", and The Daily Beast called him one of the "Top 15 "Economic and Business Commentators" (and the only television journalist on the list).

Speakers at the Morning Finance Executive Panel include Richard Paine, Owner, MarineFinance.com; Norman Laskay, Of Counsel, Dufour, Laskay & Strouse, Inc.; Bill Luetzow, Managing Director, Global Power Finance - Americas, Division of Caterpillar Financial; Joseph Markey, Managing Director, Transportation & Logistics, KeyBanc Capital Markets; and Dan Ladd, Director of the Office of Marine Financing, MARAD.

The afternoon executive presenters include John Dane III, President/CEO, Trinity Yachts, LLC; Jeff Platt, COO, Tidewater; RADM Phil Greene, Superintendent, King's Point; and Michael Tangora, Deputy Assistant Commandant for Acquisition, Director of Acquisition Services, United State Coast Guard.

Registration
Registration includes the full schedule of WorkBoat Executive Summit events on November 29th and admission to the International WorkBoat Show exhibit hall.

- $600 Early Bird (Before November 16)
- $700 Regular (November 16 or later)

Registration is available at www.WorkBoatSummit.com.

The International WorkBoat Show is North America's largest maritime trade show and conference. For over 30 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 . Pre-registration for the exhibit hall is free, onsite price is $50. To exhibit call Chris Dimmerling at 207-842-5666.

For further information on the International WorkBoat Show, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

The International WorkBoat Show
The International WorkBoat Show is North America's largest maritime trade show and conference. For more than 30 years, the WorkBoat Show has proven to be the premier marketplace for businesses working on the coastal, inland and offshore waters. It is the place where attendees can meet face to face with thousands of colleagues and suppliers while sourcing new products and ideas. With over 1,000 exhibiting companies, this is the biggest opportunity to find the new idea or products are needed in the industry.

To attend the show, pre-register online at www.workboatshow.com or call 1-800-454-3007. Pre-registration for the exhibit hall is free, onsite price is $50. To exhibit call Chris Dimmerling at 207-842-5666.

The International WorkBoat show is produced by Diversified Business Communications.

For details, visit www.workboatshow.com.

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