In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to get your brand in front of those customers who are constantly connected to the internet and their mobile devices. Whether you’re looking to foster brand awareness, increase website traffic, help people find your location, or drive sales, it’s crucial that you manage the digital infrastructure of your business.

In this workshop, you’ll work with marketing experts to learn how to make sure that your business is showing up in the right spaces online, in the right way. Topics of discussion and support will include websites, social media, online listings, online review platforms, digital newsletters, creating content, communicating digitally, connecting with your audience, understanding analytics, and more! Bring your laptops as this is an interactive session and we will work to help you set up, optimize, and even audit your online accounts. By the end, you will have a better sense of what it takes to effectively manage your digital infrastructure and how you can leverage digital media to impact your business results.

Marina Operations Part 2: A Deep Dive into the MRA’s New Sample Wharfage Contract

A Golden Opportunity to Polish Your Contractual Shield

The MRA’s General Counsel, Phil Weiss, a Certified Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law, will present and discuss a substantially updated sample comprehensive wharfage contract that will be available for exclusive use by MRA members.

Almost all of the rights and remedies available to marinas are controlled by wharfage contracts.  This is why they are of paramount importance.  Marina owners and operators are strongly urged to view wharfage contracts as living, breathing documents, that should be reviewed at least yearly, in order to confirm they are accomplishing the intended purposes.  Most wharfage contracts, especially those that have not been revised in recent years, are “ripe” for significant improvements, in order to better foster and protect the marina’s interests.

During this presentation we will carefully review and discuss the terms and conditions of the new wharfage contract sample.  Attendees’ questions and comments will be encouraged.  Many MRA members have attended a regional training seminar during which wharfage contracts were discussed.  This presentation will explore wharfage contracts in far greater detail. 

+ Rules and Regulations incorporation into wharfage contract (including use of water/power connections; safe mooring; fishing/swimming; vessels overhanging slip; noise/conduct; dock obstructions; restrictions on vessel repairs/work; prohibition against affixing satellite or other items to marina property; restrictions pertaining to pets; storage of flammable materials; use of dock carts; parking restrictions/requirements; and best management practices)

In addition to the above, Mr. Weiss will briefly discuss marina remedies available when a vessel owner fails to remove his/her vessel from the marina following termination of the wharfage contract. 

To emphasize the particular importance of certain wharfage contract terms, Mr. Weiss will “weave” into his presentation some “war stories,” illustrating how well-drafted contract terms can avoid or minimize issues caused by “problem” tenants – all marinas have a few, right?  Please join Mr. Weiss and your colleagues for this informative, interactive presentation. 

This is a pre-conference event and requires an additional fee. Lunch is included.