Legislative Advocacy
MIASF carefully monitors, comments, supports or challenges government regulations or legislation that it has determined may have an impact on South Florida's recreational marine industry on the local, state and national levels. The Government Relations Committee, Board of Directors and the Association's government relations representatives in Florida's capital Tallahassee and in Washington D.C. are focused on a wide variety of issues to ensure that marine businesses are protected, or can benefit from governmental policies or actions.
Membership Directory
Your company will appear in two business classifications in the Annual MIASF Membership Directory, as well as on our website www.miasf.org - Thousands of visitors to the website and thousands of directories are produced and distributed annually to help your business grow.
Meetings & Networking Opportunities
MIASF conducts meetings throughout the year where you will have the opportunity to stay on top of important issues and trends, while developing professional relationships and take advantage of best networking opportunities in the marine community.
MIASF is the Proud Owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
MIASF is the owner of the largest boat show in the world. The show focuses a spotlight on our South Florida marine industry, and brings thousands of qualified buyers to the area each year - MIASF's ability to lead an aggressive and innovative agenda on behalf of the membership and industry is in part as a result of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Member Referrals
It is the Association's policy to provide a Membership Directory or a list of names of MIASF members when specific requests are received for products or services. MIASF is a membership driven association, so we listen to our members' needs, encourage business-to-business interaction and help the public find the products and services of Association members.
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Boat Show and Marine Events
Boating Flings are the Bahamian equivalent of a road trip, but instead of cars, we use boats. A lead boat and captain pilot the way for a caravan of pleasure boaters on a journey across the Gulf Stream to our beautiful islands. After the simple crossing, you can relax on our white powder beaches or enjoy an itinerary filled with exciting activities and still have enough time to snorkel, scuba dive, fish and stock up on Bahamian bread.
Phone:  1-800-32SPORT
 
 
Community Partners
The Florida Marlins Community Foundation (FMCF) was established in January 1999. The money raised is used to support "Cornerstones for Kids" - building a brighter future through education, the arts and baseball. Since its inception, the FMCF has given back over $5 million dollars to the community!
Email:    FMCF@flamarlins.com
Phone:  (305) 623-6497
 
Economic Information Station
Congressman Ron Klein has clearly stated that his top priority is helping to create jobs to get our South Florida economy back on track. Click on the link above to visit his new webpage with more links and access to real-time information about what's happening from Washington to South Florida.
 
The Target Sector Trade Event Grants program will provide event-specific grants on a reimbursable basis to eligible small companies (500 or less employees) in one of Enterprise Florida’s target sectors. This will enable them to participate in major international product exhibitions worldwide, which they otherwise might not be able to afford.
Phone:  305.808.3666
 
Meet the economic challenges by supplementing your business with government contracts. Check out these opportunities today!
 
Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal government grants.
 
Consulting Services JMI assistance includes providing consultation to current owners of rapidly growing small businesses in the Southeast to make strategic decisions that will enable them to improve their profitability and performance levels.
Email:    mdye@cob.fsu.edu
Phone:  850/644-3372
 
Short Time Compensation(STC) is a temporary alternative work style to assist employers in keeping their workforce intact. The program permits prorated unemployment compensation benefits to employees whose work hours and earnings are reduced as part of a plan to avoid total layoff of some employees. The program encourages work sharing as an alternative to layoff and eases the financial burden of unemployment.
Phone:  954-677-535-2300
 
Does your business development strategy include providing goods and services to the Federal government? Creating a profile in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and keeping it current ensures that your firm has access to federal contracting opportunities, especially those for small businesses. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the primary registrant database for the U.S. Federal Government.
 
Environmental Information Sources
The goal of this document is to provide best management practices (BMPs) for marine facilities operating in Broward County to facilitate compliance with applicable environmental regulations, minimize wastes, and foster a pollution prevention attitude within the marine industry.
 
Broward County Manatee Protection Plan. Note: Pages 29-31 of the Figures and Tables section identify the marina facility slip counts.
 
EPA Federal Register
 
EPA NPDES Program Vessel General Permit Requirements
 
Submit your Notice of Intent/Notice of Termination online with Interactive Notice of Intent (iNOI)! iNOI is a web-based application that allows you to complete, edit and submit NOTs, MSGP, CGP and NEX NOIs online. Pay certain NPDES Stormwater permit fees online. Terminate permit coverage using iNOI even if you submitted a paper Notice of Intent. Search, view and sort NPDES Stormwater permits.
Phone:  866-336-6312
 
USCG Vessel General Permit Info Sheet
 
Florida Information Sources
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides a useful locator that can help you find artificial reefs around the South Florida region and the entire state.
 
Visit myFWC.com/marine for up-to-date information on recreational saltwater fishing regulations, news, and events as well as resources, publications and videos.
Phone:  850-488-6058
 
Stretching nearly 300 miles, from Ft. Pierce to Key West, the 24 state parks of District 5 are as diverse as the communities and visitors they serve. From the historic island parks of Indian and Lignumvitae Key, to the freshwater marshes of the Savannas Preserve, southeast Florida’s State Parks afford visitors the opportunity to explore a region steeped in rich cultural history and breathtaking scenic beauty.
Phone:  (772) 546-0900
 
ISPS Code is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities, developed in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
 
The NVMC was established to track notice of arrival information from ships entering U.S. ports beginning October 2001.
Phone:  800-708-9823
Fax:800-547-8724
 
USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services policies and priorities.
Phone:  1-800-375-5283
 
The United States Coast Guard is a military, multimission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation's five armed services. Its core roles are to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests in any maritime region in which those interests may be at risk, including international waters and America's coasts, ports, and inland waterways.
Phone:  202-372-4620
 
The Waterways Management Division represents the Coast Guard Captain of the Port by managing the safe transit of all vessels on the navigable waters. To promote safe navigation, we work closely with a number of agencies and Coast Guard units including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local pilots and port authorities.
Phone:   (305) 535-4300
 
Sector Miami is responsible for all Coast Guard missions extending from Malabar to the southern end of Caesar’s Creek extending seaward approximately 30 miles and encompassing Lake Okeechobee inland. Fort Lauderdale: 954-927-1611
Phone:  305-535-4300
 
Multiple links to U.S. Embassies across the world describing their current issues.
 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for eliminating vulnerabilities in the nation's border, and with economic, transportation and infrastructure security.
 
The Visa section of travel.state.gov is an official source of information about United States (U.S.) visa policy and procedures.
 
this website addresses the legal and policy issues facing Florida waterways and waterfronts .
 
General questions; contact number for small, private vessels returning to the U.S.;National #: 877-CBP-5511
Phone:  800-432-1216
 
Legal/Regulatory Resources
This Guide describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses.
 
Longshore Information
Here are the answers to many of the questions brought about by the recent change in U.S. Longshore & Harbour Workers Compensation Act.
Email:    ASK@LIGMarine.com
 
Marine News Sources
Dockside is a national magazine with regional editions offering editorial perspectives of local, regional and national interest for boaters and the marine industry alike.
Phone:  954-828-1337
 
Fort Lauderdale, South Florida Boating, Fishing, Yachting, and Sailing News and Press Releases
Phone:  (954) 554-0283
 
IBI is the leading business-to-business magazine and website covering the global marine recreational trade.
 
"The Voice of the Marine Industry", Marine Business Journal was established in 1987.
Phone:  954- 522-5515
Fax:954- 522-2260
 
The Boating Business Newspaper Online.
Phone:  860-767-3200
Fax:860-767-0642
 
Southern Boating was established in 1972 and is the south's largest boating magazine.
Phone:  (954) 522-5515
Fax:(954) 522-2260
 
South Florida's news and information for the serious boater.
Email:    info@caps-table.com
Phone:  (954) 895-6277
 
Nautical News for Captains and Crews
Phone:  954-525-0029
Fax:954-525-9676
 
Each issue of the Waterfront News is packed with news that reflects the trends and concerns of south Florida’s waterfront community.
Phone:  1-800-226-9464
Fax:(954)-524-9464
 
Marine Trade Associations
The International Superyacht Society is the sole organization serving and representing the large yacht industry worldwide.
Phone:  954-525-6625
Fax:954-525-4325
 
Great Boating for you is Good Business for our members
 
Together Making Boating the #1 Choice in Recreation
Phone:  (312) 946-6200
 
Guardians of the Marine Community for over 50 years
 
USSA is a non-profit trade association that helps to market the Superyacht business members’ products and services while also concentrating on the major issues affecting the Superyacht industry both in the U.S. and worldwide.
Phone:  800-208-5801
Fax:954-206-9180
 
News Sources
Boating Flings are the Bahamian equivalent of a road trip, but instead of cars, we use boats. A lead boat and captain pilot the way for a caravan of pleasure boaters on a journey across the Gulf Stream to our beautiful islands.
 
Statistical Data & Reports
The FWC’s overall objective for conducting this survey was to receive feedback from registered recreational boat owners on their boating activities/experiences, boating safety measures, satisfaction with FWC law enforcement services and their general opinions on boating in the state.
 
2007 Boating and Waterways Section Progess Report by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
 
Florida manatee mortatility statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife.
Phone:  727-896-8626
 
"Synoptic" means presenting a general view of the whole. A manatee synoptic survey is a simultaneous count of manatees over a broad area. The FWC uses these surveys to obtain a general count of manatees statewide.
Phone:  727-896-8626
 
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Boat Registration statistics categorized by county.
 
Labor Market Statistics (LMS) from the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation include a variety of labor market, economic, and demographic data such as: * Employment and Wages * Labor Force * Economic Indicators * Population
Phone:  850-245-7205 or 866-537-3615
 
2007 RECREATIONAL BOATING - Statistical Abstract Prepared by the Marketing Statistics Department All Industry Figures Are Estimates Ownership figures are based on actual state and Coast Guard registrations and estimates of non-registered boats
 

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