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A few years ago, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan explained the supposed realities of globalization to workers: "We have to be honest with people, delivering a kind of cold wake-up call about the need for change in a fast-shifting economy." Translation: It is no longer realistic to believe that corporations can afford to reward loyalty and hard work.

If there's one tool that marine businesses need in their arsenal this year, it's a business plan.

As Robert T. Healey slapped the podium in a classroom at Holy Name School in Camden, the row of neatly dressed schoolchildren standing behind him widened their eyes.

Privately-held Fountain Powerboat Industries, now owned by Liberty Associates, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Schizas' Mailbag Brunswick: Profits at anchor Yachts at Sunset, Papeete, Tahiti Until there is mounting evidence that the consumer has the confidence needed to go out an buy apleasure craft and that operators are willing to spruce up their facilities, investors may have to live off the seven bagger BC has already brought to the party.

LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 1 -- /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dustan E. McCoy, along with Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Peter B. Hamilton, will present at several events for the financial community in early March.

Genmar Holdings Inc - SWOT Analysis examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

HARTFORD, Conn., and WARREN, R.I. - " TheOpenSea.com's executives are proving they're serious about becoming the central social and professional networking site that connects boaters and the boating industry as they take big steps ahead in both their offerings and their affiliations.

Thousands of boat fans are gathering at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to take in the New England Boat Show at the BCEC.

The 370 Outrage offers a long list of standard amenities. Photo by courtesy Boston Whaler ... Providing boaters absolute comfort along with the best in fishing features, the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage stands out among other boats in its class, earning a National Marine Manufacturers Association Innovation Award at the 2010 Miami International Boat ...

Good news came to the embattled boat makers last week in Little Falls. These workers had endured the bad news the previous week that Brunswick Corp.

COMMISSIONER of Customs Danville Walker has given boat and yacht owners until April 1 to get their vessels properly valued and pay the required duties, a move that will earn the cash-starved Government millions of dollars.

Hourly workers at Mercury Marine are feeling the sting of a corporate decision that compensates their salaried counterparts.

The program gives dealers the insights to achieve operational excellence to drive long-term growth and profitability.

Minnesota businessman Irwin Jacobs will be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame as an "industry innovator" on Tuesday in Birmingham, Ala.

Featuring room for eight and a light-filled, open cabin, the 245 Cruiser allows water lovers to step into cruising by offering possibly the best value on the market.

Azure's all new AZ279 will certainly have the boating industry re-examining how a 25 foot cuddy cabin should be designed.

There are a lot of stories to tell from the 2009 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, from its 199 percent growth in attendance to the 10 times more boats on display than the prior year.

" Brunswick Corp. said Thursday it is taking steps to promote growth throughout its marine dealer network by launching one complete dealer certification program, which includes a menu of best business practices and insights into operational excellence and long-term growth and profitability strategies, according to the company.

About 170 people will keep their jobs at Larson Boat Co. in Little Falls, Minn., after its owner secured $1.85 million in loans from community groups and government agencies.