The Boating
Industries Association of Central New York is a group that is
dedicated to the ways and means of enjoying boating in Central New
York. We help both the Federal Government and the State Government
spread information about rules and regulations of the day that
concern boating or use of the great resources here in New York
State, Lake Ontario, the Historic Erie Canal system or the St.
Lawrence Seaway. We look to promote the resources within our
membership and protect the waterways that we love. If it’s about
boating, it’s about us.
The purpose of this website is to help you get in touch with the
resources available through our members. Our membership represents
a majority of boat related businesses in Central New York. Within
our membership lies every type of boating resource you could
imagine. From new boat sales to boat restoration, from canvas tops
to repowering services, our members can help make your boating
experience in Central New York and the Finger Lakes a pleasurable
experience. Use the search feature on our members page to locate
dealers for specific products.
Membership is Power -- Why We Exist
 1.
Legislative Power—Strength in Numbers. While our organization is
specifically located in Central New York, we belong to the Empire
State Marine Trades Association, which is statewide. Our group
monitors legislation that affects our trade in New York State. The
more members we have, the better our chances of providing the
legislature accurate information when they are putting laws
together. It’s in everybody’s interest if you own a marine related
industry to belong.
2. Automatic membership in the State Association. From the State
organization news is passed around to all Marine Trade
organizations within the State.
3. Marine Information and Member Services. Our organization
holds regular meetings and is staffed by elected officials from
within our membership. We employ a treasurer and a secretary,
who are also members of our association.
4. Membership Directory and Listings, as well as this website
provide increased visibility for business.
5. General Membership Meetings — Our regularly scheduled meetings
allow our members to network within, and provides us with a better
knowledge of what services are among us as resources, and a better
understanding of issues that affect all of us.
6. Business and Employee Referrals — Many of our members do business
with each other, and this provides a solid network that ultimately
improves the boating experience for everyone involved.
7.
BOAT SHOWS — Our big show in during the week of February 14 every
year, or our more recent used boat show towards the end of the
year have been very successful in many ways. The CNY boat show in
February is larger than the show held at the Javits Center in New
York, and it occupies three buildings at the Syracuse Fairgrounds.
Virtually every boat type is represented in the pleasure boating
world, and any observant soul attending will be able to learn
something new. There are buses that take you from building to
building, and parking or accessibility is never a problem. People
looking for a great deal can come to the show in February, or if
they miss this show, they can try the used show at the end of the
year.
8. Membership Identification — Members are encouraged to show their
membership on stationary and or business cards. It shows that
while you may be a small business, you are partners with the
biggest marine trade organization in New York.
9. Promotions — Through boat shows, and advertising, this website,
and any other functions the CNYBIA performs, attention is drawn to
your business through your participation in this group.
10. Cost Savings to Members — The cost of doing business is always
on the rise, and our group has plans with Insurance companies to
help keep those costs down.
11. Industry Statistics — Industry statistics are available through
the statewide organization. Knowledge is power, and working
together with the statewide organization helps protect the
industry from economic abuse.
12. Camaraderie and Friendships — Our organization has almost
removed completely from our area the “cutthroat” relationships
that plague some industries. When you get to know people, you
realize that we are all just trying to survive, and make an honest
living. Friendships in this group count, because the resources are
there when the chips are down, and we pull for each other. Our
organization has a party every year to help foster good times
within our group, and it’s more fun than the regular meetings….
If you own a marine related business, and would like to become a
member of the Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York,
please e-mail us at:
bia@twcny.rr.com. |
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