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About ABBRA
60 Years Representing the Boatyard and Marine
Service Industries
Our mission for our members
- We train and educate your management and employee
craftsman, promoting business professionalism in the marine service industry
- We share valuable information among our members and
provide many networking opportunities.
- We promote the best interests of the boatyard industry,
and cooperate widely with other groups on a strategic basis.
- We solve common business problems, frequently using
the group's buying power as a lever.
ABBRA is a member organization that
represents over 250 boatyards, repairers and associated industries in
the United States and abroad. The 22 member board represents many of the
industry's leaders.
Our products and services to you
Professional Development
- Technician certificate programs (fiberglass, bottom paint, basic
and advanced diesel repair). Click to "Training" to learn more
- Employee training programs
- Video training. A short and concise video tape on preparing and painting
hulls. Sponsored by Interlux. $29.50 for ABBRA members.
- Management seminars
- CEO groups
Network Services
- www.abbra.org
- Breakfast round tables and dinner meetings
- Conference and annual meeting. National Marina and Boatyard Conference
and ABBRAs Annual Meeting provides the industry's best networking opportunity.
- Annual Awards. An industry standard -- ABBRA's annual awards -- recognizes
industry leaders in areas of environment, safety, technology and training.
Communication
- Capstan Newsletter. An industry specific newsletter mailed directly
to you every other month. Includes up-to-date news and information. Another
industry must.
Business Solutions
- ABBRAGARD insurance program. Using the strength of Great American
and the exprience of Starkweather and Shepley Insurance, the program is designed
to meet your needs.
- Wage surveys. Annual survey of wages across 13 categories, divided
by region. Free if you provide data, $65 for everyone else.
- Financial and business tracking. Annual financial ratio reports that
lets you compare yourself to others in the industry. Free if you provide data,
$65 for everyone else.
- ABBRACARD Cruising Directory. Full listing of ABBRA member boatyards
and repairer facilities. $6 for ABBRA and non-ABBRA members.
- Marine Operators Manual. Collection of keynote articles by industry
leaders. A must have office campanion for any boatyard manager.
Why should you join ABBRA?
Professionalize Your Staff (and yourself)
The key to remaining successful in the boatyard and marine service industry is to stay competitive. Knowledgeable management; well-trained, up-to-date craftsman/technicians; and owners who learn from other owners are all part of the business equation that ABBRA solves for you. Make an investment in your business anddevelop your human resources strategically. ABBRA knows the requirements of your business and the need to grow the skills and abilities of key employees through industry standard technical trainings and management programs.
Join a National Network (and talk to your peers one on one)
ABBRA's membership niche is boatyard/service facilities. We are the hub of this network and provide our members with timely information via our Capstan newsletter and our website (www.abbra.org). Our members believe that one of the best things we do for them is to bring other marine professionals together to address the same concerns and problems we all face on a daily basis through conferences, annual meetings, seminars and workshops.
Promote and Protect Your Interests (and get the guidance you need)
ABBRA is a strategic partner with virtually every organization in recreational boating. Our prime mission is to watch out for your particular interests on a myriad of legislation, regulatory and business issues that can affect your company. We communicate clearly, comprehensively and frequently to our members offering advice and guidance on how to steer your business in a very competitive marketplace.
Solve Common Business Problems (and use our collective power as a
lever)
Post 9/11, the insurance costs of running your business have probably increased and our members tell us the value of our ABBRAGARD insurance program has only grown. Administered by S&S, ABBRAGARD offers 'soup to nuts' ocean marina and liability coverage with AAA rated Great American.Wage surveys,financial and business tracking, the ABBRACARD Cruising Directory, and the Marine Operators Manual are some of the best examples of what ABBRA's collective power on your behalf can do for you.
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