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Marina Dock Age •

Surveys Unveil Challenges Impacting Recreational Boating and Marina Operations | Marina Dock Age

The recreational boating industry is facing a variety of challenges that can have a direct impact on marinas across the country. Sea Tow and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently conducted separate surveys to determine the state of the industry and capture a glimpse of what might be in store for the future of boating. Sea Tow’s survey highlighted the economic pressures facing today’s boaters, with concerns about rising fuel costs and slip fees leading the way. NMMA’s surv...
 Colgate Research •

The Awesome Power of Dissonant Music – Colgate Research

The word “dissonance” is often treated as a synonym for unpleasantness in psychology and neuroscience papers. Similarly, dissonant music — notes that clash or build tension— is associated with unpleasant feelings.But that experience didn’t line up for Sara Wilson ’24, who was pondering the topic late one night when she couldn’t sleep. This led to a research project that was the basis for her senior thesis and, more recently, a published paper with professors Richard Braaten and Seth Coluzzi. “I...
Security Management •

In an AI Era, Employee Engagement Requires Intentional Human Connection

After a 15-hour plane ride on her way to a security conference in North Africa, Melissa Muir developed a pulmonary embolism, resulting in a 28-day delay in Qatar before she was able to board a plane again. “There was a moment where I have an oxygen mask on, I know I’m in an ambulance, and I can hear voices. I hear the nurses and doctors joking and laughing, and instantly I know I’m going to be fine,” says Muir, a Vancouver-based HR and security professional and consultant. “These people care abo...
Marina Dock Age •

Breaking the Ice: Winterizing Your Marina | Marina Dock Age

The first snow or ice storm of the winter can wreak havoc. Ice can cause extensive damage to pilings, boat hulls, and decks. In response, many marina owners and operators turn to de-icers or aerators to help protect their investment. De-icers Versus Aerators A de-icer does just what the name implies: it is an electronically powered device that is submerged in the water near the dock or sides of boats. Via a propeller, the unit circulates large volumes of warm water to the surface, which prevents...
Shady Ave •

Regent Square’s Master of Stained Glass, Glenn Greene

Glenn Greene has a lot to say, and he says it through his stained glass. “My art comes from being a working stiff; this has informed my art,” he says; he’s proud of his on-the-job training, as distinct from a formal, art-school education. Greene, 63, has been a stained-glass artist since 1979, when he began working for a family friend at a stained-glass studio in his native Cleveland. He juggled high school and full-time work, then moved to Pittsburgh to volunteer on a restoration project at...
Marina Dock Age •

Massachusetts Passes Hanson-Milone Safe Boating Act | Marina Dock Age

It has been more than one dozen years in the works, but Massachusetts boaters must now abide by the Hanson-Milone Safe Boating Act. The new law, which went into effect on April 1, requires any motorized boat operator born on or after January 1, 1989, to obtain a boater safety certificate. The education and certification can be taken in person or online and takes up to 10 hours to complete. Boaters born prior to January 1, 1989, have an additional two years—or until April 1, 2028—to obtain their...
Natural Practitioner Magazine •

Aged to Perfection

Management of women’s hormonal health issues should involve a holistic, layered approach. As perimenopause and menopause approach, many women experience hormonal-related changes to their bodies. Traditionally, this has been a time that women dread but there are many hopeful reasons to be positive about this time of life, from natural treatments and supplements to continued research in this area. Unfortunately, as many industry insiders have pointed out, women’s research has been underfunded in t...
Impressions •

Plackets and Wovens 2026: Performance Fabrics, Hybrid Style and Relaxed Fits Redefine Polos

Perhaps plackets do not come up much in conversation, nor are they a standalone trend. However, they are an important part of a garment, as they provide both function and structure. The function of a placket that holds fasteners is to secure the opening and help reinforce the fabric to prevent it from tearing or stretching. Plackets can also add structure, style to a garment, and are an important part of the woven category. For 2026, the style of plackets will not deviate too far from those in p...
Marina Dock Age •

Marinas Continue to Build Partnerships and Increase Revenue with Boat Clubs | Marina Dock Age

Boat clubs are the libraries of the sea. Members can check out a boat, use it for the day, then return it with no further obligation. Of course, unlike a library, boat clubs are not free, as the core element of it is a paid membership component, but it operates in the same no-commitment way: shared access to a resource without the responsibility of ownership. Boat clubs have been around for about 25 years. According to Nicholas Mastroianni, CEO of Carefree Boat Club, the platform has grown expon...
Hotel Management •

How tech advances, guest preferences shape hotel operations

The hotel industry’s evolution over the past several decades, particularly where operations are concerned, is most discernible when looking at advances in technology, guest expectations and the effort hotels are making to ensure a seamless guest experience. Hotels also have shifted in the way that they are attempting to retain talent by offering them a pathway to ascend the corporate ladder. Certainly, the pandemic is responsible, to an extent, for reshaping the industry, as has brand consolidat...
Hotel Management •

DEI in hospitality: Status amid political pressure

Earlier this year, the president signed several executive orders purporting to do away with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in the public sector, declaring some measures to be illegal, with the goal of restoring merit-based opportunity. The private sector was also targeted by these orders. These measures prompted many private companies to take a closer look at their in-house DEI initiatives, some of which resulted in businesses rolling back those programs to appear to be more alig...
Impressions •

Anything Goes in Women's Clothes

In 2025, women’s fashion choices will focus on versatility, comfort, oversize fit and heavy weight. Other 2025 buzzwords will include sustainability, vintage and gender neutrality and inclusivity. Women drive many household purchasing decisions, even those marketed to men, and when it comes to the fashion industry especially, women are also influencers and trendsetters. “It’s funny, because I always tell people that to find out the trends, you should always look at the younger generation. They a...
Hotel Management •

How to repurpose space to generate revenue

Though room bookings account for the majority of an average hotel’s revenue, many hotels rely on revenue from other sources, including food and beverage, parking, events and more. This is especially important in an era when building costs are significantly higher than they were even five years ago, and labor costs have not come down. With this in mind, today’s forward-thinking hoteliers are looking for ways to monetize other areas of the hotel, particularly underutilized sections. Converting in...
Hotel Management •

How to assess market value of your asset

The market value of a hotel is not a straightforward nor easy-to-assess process. While the same argument can be made for any piece of real estate, a hotel is a unique asset class due to its fluctuation in potential income generation as well as the volatility of the hospitality market. But it is important to have some periodic knowledge about your asset’s value in order to make the best decisions about its future. While there is no set schedule as to when you should assess your hotel’s worth, a...
Seaway Review •

2024 Great Lakes Cruise Season Comes to a Close – Seaway Review

Port Milwaukee, a Great Lakes turnaround destination located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, serves as a regional transportation and distribution center for nine states and three western Canadian provinces, though it primarily serves southeastern Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northern Illinois. It is also surrounded by accessible transportation options. The port owns 13.5 miles of rail connecting to two Class I railroads, both of which provide di...
Hotel Management •

Hospitality How-To: Plan your asset exit strategy

Whether you buy a hotel for a long- or short-term investment, your business plan should always include a built-in exit strategy. Here are six questions hoteliers should consider when developing such a strategy to ensure a smooth transition and maximize value. The valuation of your asset is a complex process, and different potential buyers will favor different types of assets. “Besides the most common factors for any real estate product type underwriting such as age, loca...
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