Governor's Executive Relief Order for Florida Marinas Announced in Special Session

TAMPA, FL - Activity and positive energy continued throughout the conclusion of the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference(IBEX) which included networking events, special education sessions, and new product launches. Overall attendance was up over 2016 and final numbers will be released early next week.
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The marine industry got great news announced in a special session during IBEX; Governor Scott signed a Florida Executive Order designed to streamline rebuilding efforts on piers, docks, and marinas at private and commercial facilities. Following the announcement,  more than a dozen industry experts offered their top advice on a range of post-storm subjects. For more information on this session see IBEX Hurricane Relief Session.
 
Steve D'Antonio of Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting Inc. speaks at IBEX Special Hurricane Recovery Session   


An engaged audience of both media and attendees watched the IBEX product pitches. Innovative products were selected by a panel of marine industry journalists and presenters were given two minutes to present. Companies participating were: Bluewater Marine Paint, Capria, Dripper Guard, Faria Beede Instruments, Forespar Corp., Glidecoat, Gurit Kerdyn Green, Life Cell, Lone Star Marine, Master Volt, SeaStar Solutions, SUREFAS, and Wave Wifi.

Journalist Louisa Rudeen-Beckett Welcomes the Audience at 2017 IBEX Product Pitches  

With 650 exhibiting companies attending the show this year there was no shortage of networking opportunities.

Opening Night Party at The Sail Pavilion and Beer Garden 






About the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)
IBEX, Where Better Boats Begin (www.ibexshow.com), is the marine industry's largest technical trade event in North America and is powered globally by METSTRADE, the world's leading platform and community for professionals in the leisure marine equipment industry. IBEX is owned and produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (www.nmma.org) and RAI Amsterdam(www.rai.nl).  The 2018 IBEX is scheduled to take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 2nd-4th, in Tampa, FL USA.  For more information, please visit www.ibexshow.com.