2010 MDCE poised for more growth

For two years running, the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo has more than doubled in growth, and excitement is already building for what promises to be a bigger and better 2010 event. With 743 total marine industry leaders in Orlando for the 2009 event, the MDCE saw 199-percent growth over the year prior; and with 439 dealers on-hand the dealer-focused event saw a 122-percent increase in it’s main audience — yes, even despite the poor economic climate.

The 2010 MDCE will take place at the Orange County Convention Center and Rosen Plaza hotel in Orlando, Fla., from Nov. 14-17. The event will feature an expanded exhibit hall — something that dealers told us they wanted — in addition to the one-of-a-kind educational line-up that the MDCE has become known for.

Please stay tuned to boating-industry.com/mdce, by using the tabs at the top of the page, for regular updates on the program. We expect to make a number of exciting announcements in the coming weeks.

Additionally, if you'd like a recap of the 2009 MDCE, you can review the news articles that charted the event’s progress; a number of Boating Industry staff blogs that were related to the event; individual written session reviews; and even the audio files from each session. Many dealers have already implemented a good deal of what they learned at the event. Grab a copy of the February issue of Boating Industry magazine to get a full glimpse of the MDCE’s impact on the marine industry.

Looking forward to seeing you in Orlando!

Matt Gruhn