Pacific Marine Expo - the West Coast's Largest Commercial Marine and Fishing Trade Show - Announces 2010 Seattle Show Dates of November 18-20; New National Fisherman Profitable Harvest Forum Scheduled

    SEATTLE, WA, May 27, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast's largest commercial marine trade show, announced it will be held at Seattle's Qwest Field Event Center from November 18-20. The 43rd annual Pacific Marine Expo will bring maritime and fishing industry leaders from 40 states and 17 countries to Seattle for the only trade event dedicated exclusively to the pacific maritime industry.

"The 2010 Expo will showcase the equipment, gear and services needed to keep a commercial marine business efficient and productive," said Mike Lodato, Group Vice President, Diversified Business Communications, which produces the Expo. "It is by far the best opportunity of the year to reach key decision makers within the industry."

New for 2010, National Fisherman magazine is also pleased to announce it is adding a new one-day event, National Fisherman Profitable Harvest: Direct to Market Forum, which is designed to help fishermen gain the know-how to process, market and sell their own product to retailers, restaurateurs, and consumers.

Lodato said the new National Fisherman Profitable Harvest: Direct to Market Forum, which will be held on Wednesday, November 17, at Qwest Field Event Center, is designed to help fishermen improve the quality of a catch, increase results from marketing efforts and provide the tools to take advantage of direct-to-market business.

"With the rise of Internet and global marketing, the world has become a smaller place, giving fishermen the opportunity to become their own direct marketers," said Jerry Fraser, National Fisherman Editor in Chief. "The Forum will be a tremendous opportunity to learn about the business resources needed to engage in direct market harvesting."

The 2010 Pacific Marine Expo
"This show is an incredible opportunity to see and talk with a lot of people. We see people here who are very serious about buying a new boat or repowering their boat. There's nothing else like this Show," said Steve Peake, HamiltonJet.

Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast. The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors. PME gives exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to meet face-to-face to discuss the hottest products, innovative ideas and new services.

Lodato noted the 2009 Expo attracted nearly 500 exhibitors. He said visitors at Pacific Marine Expo are a loyal and powerful buying force; 87% are looking for new products and suppliers, 60% place orders at the show or within six months, and 51% attend only Pacific Marine Expo.

"In a tough economy, this show gives marine businesses a competitive edge," said Mike Porter of Tacoma Diesel.

Companies interested in exhibiting can view the 2010 Exhibitor Brochure at http://pacificmarineexpo.com/10/custom/pdfs/PME-2010-Space-App.pdf. For further information, contact Chris Dimmerling, Sales Manager, [email protected] or (207) 842-5666.

Registration for the 2010 Pacific Marine Expo will open in mid-Summer.

National Fisherman Profitable Harvest: Direct to Market Forum
The all-day forum will help fishermen have a better understanding of how direct market harvesting allows them to retain ownership of their product well into the supply chain. Specifically, at the Forum fishermen will:

...Learn the latest processing techniques and technologies to provide them with a quality advantage that can differentiate their product from the commodity product;

...Understand the tools that will give them a competitive advantage;

...Hear which business resources are needed to engage in direct market harvesting; and,

...See real-life examples of the promotions and marketing tools successful direct markets use to sell products.

The National Fisherman Profitable Harvest: Direct to Market Forum will feature a keynote speaker, two panel presentations, two roundtable discussions and three networking opportunities.

Registration includes the full schedule of National Fisherman Profitable Harvest events and admission to the exhibit hall at Pacific Marine Expo:

$275 Early Bird: (Before October 29th)
$375 Regular: (October 29th or later)

Registration will be available in mid-summer. For additional information, please contact Lisa Keller, Conference Manager, 207-842-5624, or [email protected].

Conference Program
The 2010 Pacific Marine Expo will also feature a free, full conference program.

The Expo is currently seeking topics for conference sessions and recommended speakers for the 2010 Conference Program. Conference tracts include:

- Industry Tracks will consist of the following:
- Charterboat
- Fisheries/Fisheries Business
- Workboat
- Boat Building
- Safety
- Processing

To submit your conference ideas for this event, please email [email protected] with a title, brief description of the topic to include who the topic will interest and what information attendees would take away from the session. (Please note: We are not looking for product demonstrations or sales presentations). The Proposal deadline is June 30, 2010.

"The Total Boat Solution" is the 2010 Pacific Marine Expo theme. "PME is one stop shopping," Lodato said. "It gives the industry the opportunity to meet with the experts, check out new products and catch up with old friends in one place."

For further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

Key Information Links:
www.PacificMarineExpo.com
Telephone: (207) 842-5508
Fax: (207) 842-5509

National Fisherman Magazine
www.NationalFisherman.com

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 or [email protected].

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