Welcome from the Summit Chairmen
Welcome to the second‐annual Superyacht Summit! As the co‐chairs of this event, we’re delighted you’ve joined us here in West Palm Beach. Whether this is your first Summit or a repeat rendezvous, you’ll surely find yourself thinking more strategically and creatively over the course of the next day and a half. Ultimately, our goal is to help you work on your business, versus in it. It’s all too easy to become so immersed in day‐to‐day operations that, without realizing it, you handcuff yourself and your company. Being here means you’re committed to being a better business leader, which in turn means better news for our industry. Our speakers will engage you in ways to hire and keep top talent, create contracts that benefit both parties, market yourself and your business more effectively, better utilize social media, and more. Equally important, you’ll get to renew relationships, meet more like‐minded people, share ideas, and of course socialize. The three of us look forward to spending time together during The Superyacht Summit. On behalf of the board of the U.S. Superyacht Association, we also ask that you share your thoughts about the overall program with us. We’re here to help you, and to continue offering strong, tightly targeted programming. Best wishes, Diane M. Byrne Jim Perry Rick Gladych Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping MegayachtNews.com The Superyacht Lawyers
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