Providence Boat Show Press Releases

Walker Bay Inflatable to be Raffled Off at the Providence Boat Show

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00

November, 2009, Providence, RI� Boaters can keep dreaming their holiday dreams when the Providence Boat Show opens this year on January 7, the first Thursday of the year, and continues through Sunday, January 10. Exhibitors will be showing the latest ways to ring out the old when they bring in their new boats for 2010 at the first Winter boat show in New England. One of the special features at the show will include a raffle of a new Walker Bay inflatable boat donated by Maritime Solutions of Portsmouth to benefit the scholarship fund of MY TURN, an organization that assists the Rhode...

Boaters to Kick-Off the New Year at the Providence Boat Show

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00

November, 2009, Providence, RI� Boaters can keep dreaming their holiday dreams when the Providence Boat Show opens this year on January 7, the first Thursday of the year, and continues through Sunday, January 10. Exhibitors will be showing the latest ways to ring out the old when they bring in their new boats for 2010 at the first Winter boat show in New England.

The Providence Boat Show is Southern New Englands premier winter boat show and primarily presents exhibits of powerboats that appeal to the family cruising and fishing audiences, plus small sailing craft, personal watercraft...

Red Cross to Benefit from Attendance at the Providence Boat Show

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00

November 2009, Providence, RI�The RI Chapter of the American Red Cross will receive partial proceeds of the Providence Boat Show ticket sales on Saturday, January 9th and show attendees will reap the benefits as well. Newport Exhibition Group, producers of the Show which runs this year from January 7 to January 10th, 2010, have selected the Red Cross as its official charity and Show Director, Nancy Piffard made the point that We wanted to provide some financial help to an important charity and help our show attendee at the same time. In particular, we want boaters to know CPR...

Kids' Fishing Program Featured at the Providence Boat Show

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00

November, 2009, Providence, RI� The Bassmaster Casting Kids program will once again be featured at the Providence Boat Show, which runs this year from January 7 to January 10th, 2010. According to Nancy Piffard, Show Director, Both kids and parents love this program and its part of what makes the Providence Show a family fun event! Its a flip, pitch and cast teaching activity for kids of all ages and it will be on-site both Saturday and Sunday. Its sponsored by the Rhode Island B.A.S.S Federation Nation, a great group of people who take the time to teach and get kids excited...

17th Annual Providence Boat Show Calendar Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00

What:        17th ANNUAL PROVIDENCE BOAT SHOW

When:        Thursday, January 7 Sunday, January 10, 2010

Where:        RI CONVENTION CENTER
       Downtown Providence, Rhode Island

Details:         The 17th Annual Providence Boat Show is one of the first of the Winter Boat Shows in
New England featuring boats and equipment.
�    Filled with powerboats...

Providence Boat Show Gives Back to the Community

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00

Providence, RI, February, 2009� Newport Exhibition Group, producers of the Providence Boat Show,

were pleased to present a contribution to the RI Community Food Bank, representing partial proceeds from opening day of the show.� Nancy Piffard, Show Director noted that each year we like to give back in someway to the community.� What better way than to help out our Rhode Island households that are at risk.� The RI Community Food Bank is a much needed organization in this state and we are...

Providence Boat Show Hosting Youth Day

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00

Providence, RI, January 2009�Newport Exhibition Group, producers of the Providence Boat Show which runs this year from January 29th to February 1st 2009, has announced its plan to host Youth Day on Friday January 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.� The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association in Partnership with MY TURN of Rhode Island and the Industry Skills Development Initiative will be running the program.� Over 130 students in Middle School and High School along with group leaders from Pawtucket, Warwick, Providence, and the Bristol-Warren...

Providence Boat Show Opens With Ribbon Cutting

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00

Providence, RI, January, 2009�The 16th annual Providence Boat Show will officially open to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Rhode Island Convention Center on Thursday, January 29th at 11:30 AM.� Gates open at 12 Noon for the start of the four-day show that is held in conjunction with the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA).� Governor Carcieri will cut the ribbon and offer remarks along with Mayor David Cicilline, Nancy Piffard, Show Director , Chris Ruhling, President of Rhode Island Marine Trades Association who...

The Future of Jobs in Rhode Island�s Marine Industry: Why Boats Work for RI

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:36:51

January 2009, Warwick, RI� Since Roger Williams crossed the Seekonk River in a canoe to found his new Providence, boating has been part of the very fabric of the Ocean State. Now, as part of the Providence Boat Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center, the RI Marine Trades Association will be presenting a Roundtable Discussion on opening day, January 29. The discussion will be on the Future of Jobs in the Marine Industry here in Rhode Island and what the industry means to the Rhode Island economic community.

Under the aegis of the Governors Workforce Board, the State...

New Career Development Effort Unveiled by Marine Trades Association at Providence Boat Show

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:00

January, 2009 Warwick, RI�In an effort to increase the skilled workforce needed by boat builders, service yards, marinas, dealers and hundreds of other marine businesses in Rhode Island, the RI Marine Trades Association is launching a major new outreach effort under the brand: BOATS WORK for Rhode Island. Aspects of the new program will be presented in a huge pavilion on the top floor of the Providence Boat Show, January 29 February 1 and include how-to demonstrations by workers and students in the industry, information booths by schools and career development organizations,...

AMTRAK GUEST REWARDS MEMBERS --- HALF PRICE TICKETS TO THE PROVIDENCE BOAT SHOW

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:34:00

Providence RI, January, 2009�..The Providence Boat Show is now offering Amtrak Guest Rewards Members half price tickets to the show that runs from January 29 February 1, 2009. Just present your AGR card at the Boat Show Office (not at entrance ticket booths) any day during the show and receive this discount.

The Providence Boat Show one of the first of the Winter Boat Shows in New England featuring boats and equipment for both Power and Sail. It is held at the RI CONVENTION CENTER a convenient downtown Providence venue to all of New England. The show includes 200 Exhibitors...

New England Patriots Cheerleaders Will Appear at the 16th Annual Providence Boat Show

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00

January, 2009, Providence, RI�The Providence Boat Show opens on Thursday, January 29, 2009 and will run for four days with 200 exhibitors and 300 boats from 8 to 40 at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

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Highlights at the show include three of the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS CHEERLEADERS.� They will be signing autographs and taking photos with attendees on Saturday from Noon - 2 PM.� The Cheerleaders will also perform dance routines.� See...

Win a Boatload of Cash Compete in the Providence Boat Show's Super Saturday Football Toss Challenge

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00

January 8, 2009, Providence, RI�Newport Exhibition Group, producers of the Providence Boat Show, which runs this year from January 29th to February 1st 2009, will be giving people a chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.� There are three ways to become eligible�buy an advance ticket and you are automatically entered, register at the boat show on Thursday and Friday or, just fill out a postcard and send it in (no purchase necessary).� Two (2) lucky finalists will be drawn from all the entries and they will compete in the...

RI Community Food Bank to Benefit From Attendance At Providence Boat Show

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:07:41

December, 2008, Providence, RI�Newport Exhibition Group, producers of the Providence Boat Show, which runs this year from January 29th to February 1st 2009, has announced its plan to donate partial proceeds of the ticket sales on Sunday, February 1st to the RI Community Food Bank. Show Director, Nancy Piffard noted, We have a real concern for Rhode Islanders who are in need at this time. It is a long winter and we hope we can help by donating to the Food Bank. A portion of the tickets bought on Sunday to enter the show will be donated. It is the least we can do. ...

Providence Boat Show

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:04:55

What: 16th ANNUAL PROVIDENCE BOAT SHOW

When: Thursday, January 29 Sunday, February 1, 2009

Where: RI CONVENTION CENTER, Downtown Providence, Rhode Island

Details: The 16th Annual Providence Boat Show is one of the first of the Winter Boat Shows in New
England featuring boats and equipment.
Filled powerboats that appeal to the family cruising and fishing audiences as well as small sailing crafts like Lasers and Sunfish.
Add in kayaks and inflatables plus booths filled with equipment, seminars and giveaways and you have the perfect show for boaters.
Small...

16TH ANNUAL PROVIDENCE BOAT SHOW

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00

December, 2008, Providence, RI�Newport Exhibition Group, producers of the Providence Boat Show which runs this year from January 29th to February 1st 2009, has announced its plan to provide an inexpensive and informative event thats geared to helping Rhode Island boaters deal with the challenging economic times.

The Show will present exhibits of powerboats that appeal to the family cruising and fishing audiences as well...