Registration Opens for Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast's Largest Commercial Marine Tradeshow

    /24-7PressRelease/ - SEATTLE, WA, September 20, 2008 - With more than 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services, a full conference program and a fun series of special events, the 41st Annual Pacific Marine Expo will bring thousands of maritime and fishing industry leaders from 40 states and 17 countries to Seattle's Qwest Field Event Center from November 20-22.

Registration is now open for the Expo, which is the only trade event dedicated exclusively to the pacific maritime industry. Admission is free to the exhibit hall, with pre-registration at www.pacificmarineexpo.com.

"Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast," said Mike Lodato, vice president, Diversified Business Communications, which produces the Expo. "If you're in the marine industry, this is the one show you can't afford to miss."

Pacific Marine 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.

"Every year we find something here and learn something new," said Terry Moore, Kvichak Marine Industries.

Jerry Fraser, Editor of National Fisherman, which is a sponsor of the Expo, noted that Pacific Marine Expo is more than just a place to do business. "With a full conference program and a variety of special events, the Expo provides 'one-stop' shopping for a marine business."

Fraser said this year's Expo will feature a keynote address by Dr. James Balsinger, Regional Administrator, Alaska Region, National Marine Fisheries Service. "Marine Fisheries in Transition" will be the topic of Dr. Balsinger's address from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, November 20.

The Expo will offer four conference program tracks: Safety, WorkBoat, Charter Boat and Fisheries/Fisheries Business. Attendees will have the hear about issues including: advances in technology, how to be environmentally friendly, what is happening next with TWIC, U.S. Coast Guard charter boat licensing requirements, next steps in Alaska halibut charter management and much more.

To register for the conference program, please visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com. A Show Passport, which includes all conference sessions, keynotes, special events and exhibit hall pass costs $20 with a pre-registration and $40 on-site.

Expo Director Bob Callahan said this year's show will also be a lot of fun for attendees. He said special events this year include the annual Fisherman of the Year Contest, Author's Corner, Model Boats Display, and the Seattle Propeller Club Luncheon. The Show will include a daily happy hour featuring drawings for two tickets to the Sunday, November 23rd Seattle Seahawk's football game against the Washington Redskins, daily drawings for Chevron gas cards and a "Follow the Alaska Trail" card, where attendees could two free airline tickets from Alaska Airlines.

"Pacific Marine Expo is more than just a trade show, it's like a family reunion," Callahan said. "It's where you can come to see old friends and welcome new friends to the maritime family."

For further information on attending or exhibiting, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

Pacific Marine Expo is produced by Diversified Business Communications.

About 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.

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