Author Jim Hunter Named IMBC Keynote Speaker

Marina conference opener to focus on servant leadership.

Professional speaker and author Jim Hunter will present the keynote address at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC), January 28-30, 2015, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL. Hunter’s session, “The Power of Servant Leadership,” will be held Thursday, January 29 at 8:30 am. IMBC is produced by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI).

During his presentation, Hunter will discuss the rapidly emerging phenomenon known as Servant Leadership, a values- and relational-based approach to leadership that seeks to create a high-trust office culture by turning “bosses” into “coaches” and “head-honchos” into “mentors.” He will discuss developing leaders of character who guide with authority (influence) rather than simply relying upon power (coercion) and how attendees can bring those lessons back to their facilities.

“Our attendees are interested in ways to strengthen their businesses,” AMI Chair, Jeff Rose, CMM, says. “This session will show them that by building trust across your organization and nurturing a corporate culture that invests in its employees, you can see stronger team engagement, performance, and loyalty, which will lead to business success.”

Jim Hunter is the author of two internationally bestselling books, The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership and The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader. His books are used in many MBA and other higher education curricula around the world, are translated into over two dozen languages, and have sold well over 4.5 million copies worldwide. Hunter speaks on leadership to audiences around the world and assists organizations in building leaders and high-performing teams. His clients include many of the world’s most admired organizations, including American Express, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

Hunter will follow the morning keynote with an afternoon roundtable in which participants will break into groups and dive deeper into the concept of Servant Leadership.

To learn more about IMBC, visit MarinaAssociation.org/IMBC.

International Marina & Boatyard Conference Returns to Tampa Convention Center

 

The International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) will return to Tampa, Florida, January 28–30, 2015, at the Tampa Convention Center. IMBC is the leading marina and boatyard conference and is produced by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI).

“We are looking forward to returning to Tampa,” AMI Chair Jeff Rose, CMM, says. “The show has seen success in Tampa and the city offers numerous waterfront properties for conference events.”

IMBC will host most conference events, such as receptions, seminars, and workshops, at the Tampa Convention Center. Discounted room blocks will be offered at the Marriott Tampa Waterside and The Westin Tampa Harbour Island.

“Tampa’s many restaurants, activities, and entertainment opportunities make it a desirable location for IMBC participants,” Rose continues. “In addition, Tampa is readily accessible for many, and the area around the Tampa Convention Center is easy to navigate. We are excited to return.”

For more information on IMBC 2015, please visit MarinaAssociation.org/IMBC .

To see information about Tampa’s Convention Center: click HERE.

IMBC—Formed in 2002 as the National Marina & Boatyard Conference, the International Marina & Boatyard Conference is the leading show catered specifically to marina and boatyard owners, operators, and managers as well as dockmasters, harbormasters, boat builders and repairers, and industry consultants.

AMI—The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) is a nonprofit membership organization that provides management training, education, and information about research, legislation, and environmental issues affecting the marina industry.

 

Jeff Rose is a Certified Marina Manager and Vice President of Operations for Marinas International, a Dallas-based full-service marina management company, celebrating 30 years in the industry.

 

 

Millennials are making their mark.

As featured in the Trends Edition of Marina Dock Age Magazine’s Dec ’14-Jan ’15 copy

Millennials, the segment of the population born between 1982 and 2003, are perched to cause a seismic shift in the nation’s financial sector, from the time clock to the bottom line. It is estimated that by 2020, Millennials will comprise more than a third of the American workforce.  As an industry, marinas should evaluate and prepare for the future of boating and working with this dynamic generation.

Read the complete article HERE.