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Global Exchange Events, a rising star in the creation of industry-leading HostedBuyer Events, is redefining commercial marine industry B2B events with the cre- ation of Work Boats Exchange, which will be held April 9-12, 2012 at the Ritz-Carl- ton Fort Lauderdale. ?We see this as the perfect comple- ment to trade shows,? said Rob Ingra- ham, CEO of Exchange Events. ?After participants have had a chance to really see what?s out there at the shows, our events offer a second round of very fo- cused one-on-one meetings betweenfleet owners and marine suppliers that are ready to discuss new business devel- opment and close deals. It just works.? Maritime Reporter & EngineeringNews, an industry-leading periodical pub- lished by New Wave Media LLC, will act as the exclusive sponsoring publication of Work Boats Exchange. ?The support of New Wave Media and their innovative publications can?t be overstated,? said Karen Kelly, EVP of the Work Boats Ex- change. ?We know how valuable our events are for promoting partnerships and we?re thrilled to be working with Rob Howard (Senior VP, New Wave Media/Marine Link) and his team on thecommercial marine industry?s newest hosted buyer event.? ?We are very excited to be a part of this amazing new format for B2B events in the maritime industry,? says Rob Howard, Senior VP, New Wave Media. ?Work Boats Exchange is about more than justsales; three focused days of networking and meetings will positively affect the en- tire industry and we?re looking forward to spending time with so many highly re- spected fleet owners and suppliers.? Work Boats Exchange (www.workboa- texchange.com) gives fleet owners and commercial marine suppliers the most di-rect, personal and cost-effective way to connect, network and develop long-lasting business relationships. The event takes place in Fort Lauderdale at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale on April 9- 12, 2012. For more information or to qualify contact Karen Kelly Tel: 978-263-1334 Email: [email protected] Navales del Golfo Islote San Juan de Ulúa s/n91800, Veracruz, Ver. México. Tel: (52) 229 9892500 Fax: (52) 229 [email protected] A WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCED SHIPYARD WITH INTEGRAL SERVICES 
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