// INDUSTRY NEWS the significant need for additional skilled employees and jobs for job seekers . Funding includes collaborating with secondary , postsecondary and adult education programs statewide for training within the marine trades industry and matching job seekers with well-paying career opportunities .

In the words of MMTA President Cherie Rudzinsky from Hingham Shipyard Marinas , “ Joan has shown herself to be a strong advocate for marine and environmental issues and concerns of both her constituents and of allied businesses and industry . As a professional association , the MMTA is grateful and appreciative of Joan ’ s attention to , concern and action related to these marine issues and concerns .”

“ Commercial boating , recreational boating , and all allied businesses remain healthy sources of local jobs for our Bay State economy , and we value our maritime economy as a cornerstone of culture , heritage , and pride on the South Shore ,” said State Representative Joan Meschino ( D- Hull ). “ Thank you to the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association for this honor and for their continued support provided to boaters across the Commonwealth .”

boot Dusseldorf reports successful return

With almost 237,000 visitors from over 100 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors from 68 nations on 220,000 square meters in 16 exhibition halls , boot Düsseldorf made an impressive comeback . After the pandemic-related forced three-year break , the entire international water sports industry met in Düsseldorf , Germany from January 21-29 .

“ Despite the difficult general conditions , boot 2023 has written a success story . We would not have dreamt of this outcome . boot has finally reached calm waters and is once again firmly anchored in its Düsseldorf home port . The successful comeback has demonstrated that trade fairs ‘ made in Düsseldorf ’ have an international appeal ,” stated Wolfram Diener , President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf .

“ The visits to the exhibitors ’ stands were incredibly good , viewing appointments for the boats completely booked and the companies reported a large number of boat and accessory sales . The halls were also buzzing with diving and trend sports ,” boot Director Petros Michelidakis said . “ Our crew has done its utmost , set sails perfectly and ‘ sailed ’ boot 2023 to the top of the international water sports trade fairs again . We are pleased that boot was once again able to offer the economy this marketplace and to present itself successfully despite the difficult current economic situation .”

In addition to visitors from all over Germany , experts from the Netherlands , Belgium , Switzerland , Italy , France , UK , Turkey and Spain used the trade fair to find out about the latest innovations in the sector . Numerous manufacturers and prospective buyers from the U . S ., South America and Asia traveled to Düsseldorf again and en-

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