| USA. NMMA announces suburban Chicago Boat & Sportshow to debut in February 2007 |
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| Friday, 22 September 2006 | |
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NMMA news: The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will launch a new outdoors show to be unveiled in February 2007 in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow will be an annual event held in the newly constructed Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center. The inaugural show will take place February 14 – 18, 2007. “We are excited to launch this new and comprehensive outdoors show that’s easily accessible to the residents of suburban Chicago,” says Thom Dammrich, president of the NMMA. “The Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow came to fruition based on tremendous interest received from local dealers, outfitters and retailers to host a suburban Chicago show with an emphasis on boating, fishing and adventure outfitters.” The show will focus on outdoor sports-related equipment, including smaller sport boats, fishing tackle and vacation destinations. Organizers anticipate the event to feature more than 200 boats and 100 marine, fishing and travel outfitter booths, in addition to informational seminars and entertainment. "The Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow will offer local boating, fishing and travel enthusiasts everything needed for their outdoor adventures,” says Bonnie Schuenemann, show coordinator for the Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow. “We are designing this show to feature the boats and gear that are ideal for use on local waterways.” Show features include: Fishing Seminars: Professional anglers, including Ted Takasaki and Bob Mehsikomer, will provide fishing and casting tips Trout Pond: Opportunity for children under 12 to drop a line in a family-friendly fishing pond Discover Boating Resource Center: Special display designed for visitors to ask questions and receive expert advice before hitting the show floor The Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow is the 24th show on the NMMA calendar, for a full listing of NMMA boat and sportshows, visit DiscoverBoating.com. NMMA also operates two additional Chicago-based shows, the Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show held annually at McCormick Place, as well as Strictly Sail Chicago at Navy Pier. The Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat and sports shows. NMMA is the principle trade association representing a $37 billion a year recreational boating industry. For more information, visit www.NMMA.org. Show details include: Wednesday through Sunday, February 14 - 18, 2006 Wednesday (3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Thursday & Friday (1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Sunday (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center 1601 Thoreau Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173 Admission: $8.00 – Adults $4.00 – Youth (13 – 15 years) FREE – Kids (under 12 years) |
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