FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Charleston Boat Show to be held January 23-25, 2009

The 29th annual Charleston Boat Show will be held January 23-25, 2009 at the North Charleston Convention Center.

This event is the Lowcountry’s biggest boat show and sale featuring the latest models, many offered at discount prices. The region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of powerboats including: sport cruisers, motor and express yachts, sport fishing boats, center console fishing boats, bass boats, bow riders, deck and aluminum boats, ski and pontoon boats, runabouts, bay boats, shallow water flat skiffs and family cruisers.

Exhibitors will feature an extensive assortment of the latest in marine and fishing products including: fishing tackle and accessories, marine electronics, boat lifts, dock systems, and marine finance and insurance and nautical artwork.

This year’s Show is sure to please as it presents some exciting features including:

• Boaters “Wine Down” during the new free wine tasting event held on the exhibit floor from 5pm-7pm Friday and Saturday evenings

• The Kids’ Fishing Clinic presented by Captain Don Dingman of TV’s “Hook the Future.” This educational experience is taught by marine wildlife experts, and will focus on teaching children fishing ethics as well as how to select the right lures and tackle, tie knots and cast nets.. For the adult fishing enthusiasts there will be educational seminars conducted by Captain Dingman as well as local fishing captains. These seminars will cover various fishing related topics and are scheduled Saturday and Sunday of the Show

• Kids’ Painting Classes presented byYellowfin Gallery, Jump Castle and Face Painting

• Fishing Simulator presented by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

• Electronics Trailer presented by Raymarine

• Miami Coast Guard Boating Safety Trailer

• Great selection of food from Lowcountry Boils including Frogmore Stew, pulled pork sandwiches, boiled peanuts and more.
  

The Charleston Boat Show is hosted by the Tri County Marine Trade Association. Promotional Partners include WEZL 103.5, WCBD TV-2, and Tidelines. The Show is produced by JBM & Associates.


Show Hours: Friday, January 23: noon-7pm, Saturday: January 25: 10am-7pm; Sunday, January 26: 11am-6pm
Tickets: $9 adults; Kids 12 and under- FREE; $5 after 5pm
Parking: FREE
www.TheCharlestonBoatShow.com


Contact: Jacqui Bomar, Show Producer
843-364-0218
Jacqui@JBMshows.com

NEWS RELEASE

28th Annual Charleston Boat Show Opens Friday

Mercury Marine presents the Charleston Boat Show this weekend, January 25-27, at the North Charleston Convention Center and Coliseum.

This event is the Lowcountry’s biggest boat show and sale featuring more than 90 boat lines representing the latest models, many offered at discount prices. Thirty of the region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of powerboats including: sport cruisers, motor and express yachts, sport fishing boats, center console fishing boats, bass boats, bow riders, deck and aluminum boats, ski and pontoon boats, runabouts, bay boats, shallow water flat skiffs and family cruisers.

Exhibitors will feature an extensive assortment of the latest in marine and fishing products including: fishing tackle and accessories, marine electronics, boat lifts, dock systems, and marine finance and insurance and nautical artwork.

This year’s Show is sure to please as it presents some exciting new features such as Steve Gryb, Miami’s “Pied Piper of Percussion”. Gryb performs all over the country and people of all ages participate in his musical shows. Island Trio will also perform throughout the weekend.

Also new this year is the “Hook the Future” Kids’ Fishing Clinic. This educational experience is taught by marine wildlife experts, and will focus on teaching children fishing ethics as well as how to select the right lures and tackle, tie knots and cast nets. Fishing backpacks will be given away to 35 participants each day. For the adult fishing enthusiasts there will be educational seminars conducted by local fishing captains. These seminars will cover various fishing related topics and are scheduled Saturday and Sunday of the Show.

There will be a great selection of food from Lowcountry Boils including Frogmore Stew, pulled pork sandwiches, boiled peanuts and more.
Various prizes will be given away all weekend. Sunday afternoon one lucky winner will be chosen for the grand prize, a 7 day cruise to the Western Caribbean! Attendees may also register to win a 9.9 horsepower engine from Mercury Marine or weekend vacation packages from Visit Jacksonville.

The Charleston Boat Show is hosted by the Tri County Marine Trade Association and is presented by Mercury Marine. Promotional Partners include WEZL 103.5, WCBD TV-2, and Tidelines. The Show has been produced by JBM & Associates for the past seven years.


Show Hours: Friday, January 25: noon-8pm, Saturday: January 26: 10am-7pm; Sunday, January 27: 11am-6pm
Tickets: $9 adults; Kids 10 and under- FREE; $5 after 5pm
Parking: FREE
www.TheCharlestonBoatShow.com



Contact: Jacqui McGuinness Bomar
843-364-0218
Jacqui@JBMshows.com

News Release

Kids Learn to Fish from TV’s “Hook the Future” Host!

Captain Don Dingman to host Kids’ Fishing Clinic during the Charleston Boat Show!

The 28th annual Charleston Boat Show, presented by Mercury Marine, kicks off next week, January 25-27, and promises to have something for everyone, including “a whole lotta” fishing! Captain Don Dingman of Jacksonville, Florida has a long history teaching kids how to fish, starting with his son Brian who died unexpectedly in 2004. Since his son’s death, Captain Don has dedicated his life to teaching kids the tricks of angling and the joy that it brings to families. Captain Dingman hosts the TV show “Hook the Future”(www.HooktheFuture.com) where kids experience the excitement of fishing, as well as the educational aspect and skill of the sport.

Captain Dingman states, “Hook the Future is not just about fishing. It’s about taking that big step back and realizing what is more important in life. It’s about taking time for your kids, giving them more love, and more of yourself. The rewards are greater than anything else in life.”

On Saturday and Sunday during the Charleston Boat Show, the “Hook the Future” Kids’ Fishing Clinics will be held Saturday, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm; Sunday, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm.
The first 35 kids who participate in the Kids’ Fishing Clinic each day will receive a free Fish Backpack.

The Show is held annually at the North Charleston Convention Center and Coliseum. This year 30 boat dealers from the region will display more than 85 boat lines. Marine products and services including boat lifts, marine financing and insurance companies, docks, nautical artists, marine electronics and more will be on display.

Show Hours:
Friday: noon-8pm
Saturday: 10 am-7pm
Sunday: 11 am-6pm

Tickets: $9 adults; Kids 10 and under get in FREE!
$5 after 5pm
Parking is FREE.

The Charleston Boat Show is presented by Mercury Marine, and sponsored by WCBD TV 2, WEZL Radio and Tideline. The Show is hosted by the Tri County Marine Trade Association and produced by JBM & Associates. For details visit www.TheCharlestonBoatShow.com


About JBM & Associates:
Established in 2001, JBM & Associates specializes in consumer show management and marketing. The company annually produces the Charleston, SC Boat Show, the Savannah, GA International Boat Show, and is the new producer of the Jacksonville, FL Boat Show. They are also launching the Upstate Women’s Show in Greenville, SC this summer.
For more information please visit, www.JBMShows.com .

Contact: Jacqui McGuinness Bomar
Phone: (843) 364-0218
Email: Jacqui@JBMshows.com

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jacqui McGuinness
Phone: (864) 250-9713

THE CHARLESTON BOAT SHOW HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Boats, Live Music, Seminars and More

Charleston, South Carolina, November 29, 2007 - The Charleston Boat Show, presented by Mercury Marine, weighs anchor at the Charleston Convention Center and Coliseum, January 25th-27th, with over 90 boat lines on display and priced to suit every need and budget. The largest boat show in the Lowcountry marks its 28th year, offering boating enthusiasts and people of all ages a unique nautical experience with great deals and fun for the whole family.

While shopping for the perfect boat, attendees are also invited to enjoy some of the Show’s exciting special features such as great food and live music. The Show will also offer seminars by local fishing experts offering up tips and advice on a variety of boating and fishing topics.

Steve Gryb of Miami, FL, known as the “Pied Piper of Percussion”, will host an exciting, interactive show, allowing children of all ages to participate in his musical ensemble. In addition, the Hook the Future Kids Fishing Clinic taught by marine life experts will teach kids the ethics of fishing as well as how to select the right tackle and lures, tie knots and cast nets. Children are also invited to join in the fun as there will be face painters, balloon artists, and giant jump castles.

The Boat Show will be offering prizes, with a grand prize of a 7 day cruise to the Western Caribbean. Children will also receive prizes for participating in the fishing clinic.

The Charleston Boat Show is sponsored by Mercury Marine, Tideline, WCBD TV 2 and WEZL Radio.

The Show takes place at the North Charleston Convention Center and Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., Charleston, SC. Show hours are Friday, Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, and free for children 10 and under. For more information call (843) 404-7818 or log on to www.thecharlestonboatshow.com.

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Media Contact:
Jacqui McGuinness Bomar
Tel: (864) 250-9713
Email: Jacqui@JBMshows.com

NEWS RELEASE

Three Southeastern Boat Show Dates Announced

Greenville, SC--- JBM & Associates has announced their 2008 Boat Show season. The 28th Annual Charleston, SC Boat Show will be held January 25-27, 2008 at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex. The sixth Annual Savannah, GA International Boat Show will be held February 29-March 2, 2008 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center and in-water on the Savannah River. JBM & Associates has recently been hired as the new Show Producers for the 61st Annual Jacksonville, FL Boat Show, to be held February 8-10, 2008, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

JBM & Associates was established in 2001 and specializes in consumer show management and marketing. For more information visit www.JBMshows.com  www.SavannahInternationalBoatShow.com, & www.TheCharlestonBoatShow.com

Contact:
Jacqui McGuinness
President
JBM & Associates, LLC
Jacqui@JBMShows.com
Cell: 843-364-0218
Office: 864-250-9713

NEWS RELEASE

27th Annual Charleston Boat Show Breaks Attendance Record

Charleston, South Carolina, February 19, 2007--- A record number of attendees visited the Charleston Boat Show held at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, January 26-28th, making it the largest turnout in the Show’s 27- year history. According to JBM & Associates, producers of the Show, overall attendance was 10,140- a 11% increase in attendance over last year’s Show, and a 20% increase in attendance over the past 3 years.

“The Show was a great success and attendance was up significantly. Feedback from the dealers has been overwhelming positive, with very strong sales made at the Show, as well as later sales resulting from leads during the Show. The January Show is a barometer for the rest of the year; based on the Show results, 2007 should be another great year for Charleston area boat dealers,” said Tim Clark of Longshore Boats.

Over the last 27 years, The Charleston Boat Show has established itself as the premier Boat Show in South Carolina, and a must attend event for boating enthusiasts in the Lowcountry. This year’s Show was presented by Mercury Marine and sponsored by Sentry GMC and McElveen GMC. The Show featured more than 95 boat lines as well as the latest in marine accessories, products and services.

Next year’s Charleston Boat Show is scheduled for January 25-27th, 2008 at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex. For more information visit, www.TheCharlestonBoatShow.com.

JBM & Associates also produces the annual Savannah, GA International Boat Show. This year’s Show is presented by Mercury MerCruiser and will be held March 30-April 1, 2007 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center and in-water on the Savannah River. For more information visit www.SavannahInternationalBoatShow.com

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