Press Releases
September 30, 2024 - AMI Accredits 3 Marinas as Clean & Resilient The Association of Marina Industries has accredited the following facilities as Clean & Resilient Marinas: Black Point Marina in Miami, Florida, Safe Harbors ... Read more
September 17, 2024 - 2025 AMI Conference & Expo Registration Opens Registration for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo is now open ... Read more
August 16, 2024 -AMI Certifies 18 Clean & Resilient Marina Professionals The Association of Marina Industries has certified the following 16 new marina personnel and 2 other marine industry leaders as Clean & Resilient Marina Professionals...Read more
August 12, 2024 - AMI Accredits 3 Marinas as Clean & Resilient The Association of Marina Industries has accredited the following facilities as Clean & Resilient Marinas...Read more
July 10, 2024 - AMI Accredits 6 Marinas as Clean & Resilient The Association of Marina Industries has accredited the following facilities as Clean & Resilient Marinas... Read more
May 8, 2024 - AMI Verifies 23 Marinas as Clean & Resilient Marinas The Association of Marina Industries is proud to announce the following marinas have met the Association’s standards to be accredited as Clean & Resilient Marinas... Read more
February 28, 2024 - AMI Partners with MMTA To Grow Maine’s Clean Marina Program The Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has signed an MOU with the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) for the development of a Maine Clean Marina program. Under the terms of the agreement, AMI will provide...Read more
January 5, 2024- AMI Clean and Resilient Marina Program Adds Nearly 100 to Its Rosters The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Training Institute is proud to announce that 29 marinas have been accredited as Clean & Resilient Marinas in 2023. In addition, AMI certified 77 Clean & Resilient Marina Professionals this year to bring the number of CRMPs to nearly 150... Read more
September 20, 2023- Bill Benjamin to Deliver Opening Keynote on “The Last 8% Culture”
Bill Benjamin will deliver the opening keynote address at the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo. This presentation, sponsored by Suntex Marinas, is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2024, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL. His presentation, " Build a High-Performance, Last 8% Culture,” will be at 8:15 a.m...Read More
September 14, 2023- 2024 AMI Conference & Expo Registration Opens
Registration for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo is now open at marinaassociation.org/conferenceandexpo. Entering its 22nd year, the conference will be held January 30 - February 1, 2024, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL... Read More
September 12, 2023- 2024 Golden Scholarship Applications Now Accepted
Golden Boat Lifts and Marine Systems, global leader in innovative boat lifts and aluminum and floating concrete dock solutions, has opened applications through December 1 for its 2024 Golden Opportunity Scholarship... Read More
July 13, 2023- AMI Accredits Yarmouth Boat Yard as a Clean & Resilient Marina
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has accredited Yarmouth Boat Yard as a Clean & Resilient Marina. To earn this certification, managers of the facility had to participate in an intensive 2-day training event to learn... Read More
June 20, 2023- Sold Out Clean and Resilient Marina Professional Training Kicks Off
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) kicked off its Clean and Resilient Marina Professional training course at Moose Landing Marina in Naples, Maine. Read More
May 8, 2023- Become A Clean & Resilient Marina Professional September 2023
Registration is now open for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) fall Clean & Resilient Marina course to be held September 25-27, at Hyatt Place, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Read More
April 24, 2023 - Become A Clean & Resilient Marina Professional
Registration is now open for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) next Clean & Resilient Marina course to be held June 19 to 21, at Moose Landing Marina in Naples, Maine. Read More
April 3, 2023 - AMI Conference & Expo Posts Call for Seminar Proposals
AMI Conference & Expo seeks input from industry for its January 2024 event..Read More
March 15, 2023 - AMI Accredits Three Clean and Resilient Marinas
At the end of February, the Association of Marina Industries approved three applications to its new Clean and Resilient Marina Accreditation Program, marking the first three marinas to complete the program... Read More
March 6, 2023 - AMI has endorsed Gallagher as their insurance broker partner for AMI member companies
John Chiazza, Area Vice President of Gallagher, and a former AMI board member, will lead this program...Read More
February 14, 2023 - AMI Recognizes Newly Certified Marina Managers and Operators
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Training Institute recognized 25 newly designated Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Certified Marina Operators (CMOs) at the annual AMI Conference & Expo held in Daytona Beach, Florida. ...Read More
January 17, 2023- Future of Boat Design Panel Featured at Upcoming Marina & Boatyard Conference
The AMI Conference & Expo features a general session panel on the future of boat and engine manufacturing. The panel is comprised of leaders in the boat and engine manufaturing space .... Read More
December 5, 2022- Marina Association Updates and Expands Professional Training for Managers
The Association of Marina Industries has added several sessions to its internationally recognized two-step training program to become a Certified Marina Manager (CMM) or Certified Marina Operator (CMO). New course work includes topics such Master Planning & Permitting, Personal Development & Leadership and Retaining your Team. Coursework can be done either virtually or in person.... Read More
October 12, 2022- Docks and Marinas© Course is Back!
After a five-year hiatus, the Docks and Marinas© course, sponsored by Booyah Clean, will be offered as part of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) 2023 Conference & Expo scheduled for January 30 - February 1, 2023... Read More
September 27, 2022- Author, Trainer, Motivator and Fortune 500 Consultant to Speak at the AMI Conference & Expo
Marilyn Sherman, a national and international motivational speaker and book author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, scheduled for January 30 - February 1, 2023... Read More
September 14. 2022- 2023 AMI Conference & Expo Registration Opens
"We are excoted to deliver another great event in Daytona Beach in 2023. We have built upon our pre-conference events, which had the biggest turnout in 2022, offering, for the first-time... Read More
March 28, 2022- Marina Women Rock the Docks: Honoring Women’s History Month
The Association of Marina Industries salutes its women leaders during Women’s History Month. Read More
March 14, 2022- New Membership Alliance Between AMI and AAHPA
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) welcomes the Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators (AAHPA) as its newest membership alliance. Read More
February 17, 2022- AMI Recognizes Newly Certified Marina Managers and Operators
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Training Institute held its awards ceremony for new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Certified Marina Operators (CMOs) Wednesday, February 2, at the annual AMI Conference & Expo held in Daytona Beach, Florida Read More
February 17, 2022- AMI Presents Board of Directors at Annual Conference & Expo
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) elected its 2022 officers and directors at its annual AMI Conference & Expo held February 1-3, 2022, in Daytona Beach, FL... Read more
October 4, 2021- 2022 AMI Conference & Expo Registration Opens
Registration for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, formerly the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC), is now open at marinaassociation.org/conferenceandexpo. Entering its 20th year, the conference will be held February 1-3, 2022, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Read more
February 9, 2021- Virtual AMI Conference & Expo Presents Future of Boat Design Panel
The Virtual Association of Marina Industries Conference & Expo nears the end of the major portion of its education presentation with boat design panel. Read more
February 3, 2021- Hall of Fame Speaker and Human Behavior Specialist to Speak at the AMI Conference & Expo Read more
January 26, 2021- Virtual AMI Conference & Expo Opens with Events Focusing on Electrical Code Update Review, Marina Operations and BIG Grant Application Guidance
The Virtual Association of Marina Industries Conference & Expo opens with three pre-conference workshops. Read more
November 13, 2020- AMI Training Institute opens first-ever virtual training class
This week marks the start of the Association of Marina Industries' first-ever virtual training course with 25 in attendance. Read more
Business prep for COVID-19
As guidelines and mandates regarding COVID-19 are rapidly changing, the Association of Marina Industries looks to be a resource for your business. Below are some sources of information for you to stay up-to-date with the changing situation. Not only is it important to put in place the proper protocols and protections to reduce the risk to your employees’ and customers’ health and safety, but it’s prudent to put in place plans that help you recover. See more here
February 2, 2020- Representative Rob Wittman of Virginia speaks at AMI congressional briefing
The briefing opened with Representative Rob Wittman (District 1, Virginia), a strong supporter of the marine trades, working waterfronts, and Chesapeake Bay restoration speaking about the importance of recognizing the impact of climate change on maritime businesses in the years to come. Congressman Wittman’s office sponsored the event. For more.
January 23, 2020- CMMs and CMOs Honored at IMBC
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Training Institute held its awards ceremony for new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Certified Marina Operators (CMOs) Wednesday, January 15, at the AMI annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.This year the institute welcomes eight new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and six new Certified Marina Operators (CMOs) to this elite group of marina management professionals. There are currently 427 CMMs and 47 CMOs worldwide. For more....
January 23, 2020- AMI Presents Board of Directors at IMBC
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) elected its 2020 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) held January 14-16, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.Chris Petty of Suntex Waterfront Management was appointed chair; John Swick, CMM, of Safe Harbor Marinas was appointed vice chair; Rick Chapman, CMM, of Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc. was appointed treasurer; and Kevin Thompson of Bellingham Marine was appointed secretary. For more...
January 22, 2020- AMI rebrands all divisions to fall under one name and logo
AMI announced a new branding strategy that consolidates its different divisions such as the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) and the International Marina Institute (IMI), under one master brand. Effective immediately, IMBC will be known as the AMI Conference & Expo while IMI will be referred to as AMI Training Institute. This is to clarify the look and name of its divisions, link them overtly with the association, and present a unified logo, tagline and style. For more...
AMI releases 2019 Marina Rates and Infrastructure Survey
This survey will be open until November 21, 2019 and collects information on rates for various boat dockage options. The study also collects data on the ages of infrastructure at the time of renovation or repair. Anyone who completes the survey will receive a free final report in January 2020. All of AMI's surveys are written by the marina industry for the marina industry; our goal is to answer the questions you have. If you have any questions or comments about AMI surveys, please contact Eric Kretsch at EKretsch@MarinaAssociation.org. Take the survey.
September 10, 2019- Association of Marina Industries Certification Course Schedule
The Association of Marina Industries has opened registration for their fall and winter marina management courses. Candidates must successfully complete both the Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Course and the Advanced Marina Mangement Course before applying for either the Certified Marina Manager (CMM) or Certified Marina Operator (CMO) certification. For more...
2020 IMBC Registration Opens
Registration for the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) is now open at MarinaAssociation.org/IMBC. Entering its 18th year, the conference will be held January 14-16, 2020, at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and is produced by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI).
September 5, 2019- Association of Marina Industries offers Golden Opportunity Scholarship
AMI has partnered with Golden Marine Systems LLC to provide the Golden Opportunity Scholarship. The scholarship is intended for marina industry professionals looking to attain the highly coveted Certified Marina Manager (CMM) or Certified Marina Operator (CMO) certification and to be used toward the tuition to the Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) or the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) courses. For more...
August 26, 2019- Tampa Area Marina 101 & Marina & Boatyard Study Tour
The Association of Marina Industries has partnered with IBEX to offer our Marina 101 course on Sept. 29, followed by a one-day Marina & Boatyard Study Tour on Sept. 30, 2019, in Tampa, FL. These courses are considered "super sessions" leading into IBEX. For more...
August 21, 2019- Marina Management Training in Ontario
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has partnered with Boating Ontario to bring our most popular training course, the Intermediate Marina Management Course (IMM), to Barrie, Ontario, December 1-5, 2019. For more...
March 25, 2019- CMAA-AMI Alliance Allows Yacht Club Waterfront Managers to Attend Marina Training to Earn CEUs and Certification
Starting March 2019, members of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) may earn Continuing Education Units toward their CMAA certification and Certified Marina Manager designation by attending the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) professional marina managers courses. For more.
January 28, 2019- AMI Presents Board of Directors at IMBC
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) elected its 2019 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC). For more.
January 24, 2019- IMI Recognizes Newly Certified Marina Managers and Operators
The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training arm of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), held its award ceremony for new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Operators (CMOs). For more.
New Publication Added to AMI Library
The Marina Policy Guidelines Manual offers marina owners and managers a guide to implementing policies that will professionalize the management of your marina. Written by Carl Wolf CMM, CMI of Robson Forensic, the Manual provides policies covering administration, marina operations, marketing, financial controls, and maintenance, as well as safety, security and environmental issues.
