International WorkBoat Show, the Largest North American Commercial Marine Trade Show, Will Bring Record Number of Exhibitors and Customers to New Orleans in December

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, October 07, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Take nearly 1,000 marine companies showcasing the latest products and services. Mix in the Second Annual WorkBoat Executive Summit on Marine Finance. Add the Fifth Annual Shipyard Day featuring WorkBoat magazine's 10 Significant Boats of 2010 Awards Ceremony, the WorkBoat Environmental Awards and a keynote speaker. Stir in a new WorkBoat Professional Series with a variety of informative presentations and panel discussions.

That's the recipe for success of the 31st International WorkBoat Show, North America's largest commercial marine trade show, scheduled for the Morial Convention Center from December 1 through December 3.

Visit www.WorkBoatShow.com to attend the show or to register for the Executive Summit.

"For more than 30 years, businesses working in the coastal, inland and offshore waters have counted on the WorkBoat Show to be the premier industry marketplace," said Mike Lodato, group vice president, Diversified Business Communications, which produces WorkBoat. "With a record number of exhibitors and a comprehensive schedule of industry programs and featured events, this year's show promises to be the biggest and best ever."

More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the 2010 WorkBoat Show. Lodato said that the 2009 show attracted visitors from 40 states and 17 countries. Tradeshow Week ranks the event as one of the Top 200 largest U.S. trade shows.

Highlighting the 2010 Show will be the Second Annual WorkBoat Executive Summit on Tuesday, November 30, the Annual Shipyard Day on Wednesday, December 1, which will feature a free Shipyard Day Keynote Address, the presentation of the WorkBoat Environmental Awards and the 10 Significant Boats of 2010 Awards, and the new WorkBoat Professional Series, which will be held from December 1-3.

Second Annual WorkBoat Executive Summit: Marine Finance 2010, November 30
Forecasting and understanding the marine financial marketplace is critical for a maritime CEO, COO and CFO, but can be difficult in times like these. The WorkBoat Executive Summit allows attendees to hear directly from highly-qualified maritime professionals and get a gauge on what senior financial "weathermen" and industry insiders are forecasting for the future.

This exclusive forum offers a private setting for critical information sharing, idea generation and rare business to business collaboration. The Summit is a one-day event that will feature a two panel discussions, two roundtable sessions, a keynote address, networking luncheon, reception and networking opportunities.

Greg Ip, U.S. Economics Editor for The Economist, will present the Summit keynote address. He covers the economy, financial markets, monetary, fiscal and regulatory policy and contributes to The Economist's blog, Free Exchange. From 1996 to 2008 he reported for The Wall St. Journal. After 20 years of financial reporting, he is now one of the country's leading economics journalists, writing about the economy, the budget, the Federal Reserve, and politics from Washington.

The "Financial Executive Panel Discussion" and an "Industry Association Executive Panel Discussion" will feature top industry leaders and senior financial executives discussing trends and the current financial environment.

The Summit is sponsored by WorkBoat magazine.

Shipyard Day, December 1
The 5th Annual Shipyard Day Shipyard Day is where the International WorkBoat Show and WorkBoat magazine celebrate the boatbuilding industry with a series of special events.

WorkBoat Environmental Awards, December 1
The WorkBoat Environmental Awards recognize businesses and government agencies, operating in the U.S. maritime industry, which exemplify innovative and effective environmental process initiatives in daily operations.

"The maritime industry has made a tremendous commitment to innovative technology and environmental stewardship," commented Bruce Buls, WorkBoat magazine technical editor. "The Awards are an outstanding way to showcase leading maritime businesses and government agencies and the incredible variety of innovative environmental practices in the industry."

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.

10 Significant Boats of 2010 Awards, December 1
Shipyard Day honors vessel designers, builders and owners during the WorkBoat magazine 10 Significant Boats of 2010 Awards ceremony. WorkBoat's editorial staff reviews scores of boats that appeared in the magazine during the previous 12 months (December 2009 to November 2010). Of these, the editors choose 10 that deserve special recognition - with some chosen for design or technological advances, while others are selected for speed, style, and uniqueness.

New WorkBoat Professional Series, December 1-3
New for 2010, the WorkBoat Professional Series will be held in conjunction with the WorkBoat Show. This series is taking the place of the International WorkBoat Show conference program.

"Through keynote addresses and panel discussions, this year's Show features a very strong and comprehensive professional series that will help marine businesses keep on top of the latest industry and regulatory issues," said David Krapf, editor, WorkBoat magazine.

To register for the Executive Summit, attend the Professional Series or pre-register for the WorkBoat Show, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com. Pre-registration for the exhibit hall is free, onsite price is $50.

The International WorkBoat show is produced by Diversified Business Communications.

Information Links:
The International WorkBoat Show Web site: www.workboatshow.com
Online Registration: www.workboatshow.com/register
Exhibitor List: www.workboatshow.com/exhibitorlist
WorkBoat Professional Series: www.workboatconference.com
Travel Information: http://www.workboatshow.com/travelinfo

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.

The International WorkBoat show is produced by Diversified Business Communications.

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