b'NEWSWIREMariTrends 2023 Call For PresentationsW e want your expertise. If you are a PVA vessel or associate member or agovernmentrepresentative,we would like you to become involved in the PVA Convention at MariTrends 2023 as a presenter to pass along your knowledge and experience to all those in attendance. CONVENTION PROGRAM FOCUS Provide How-to Information: Presentations should transmit information that attendees can efficiently and effectively use in their businesses.Make Your Session Interactive:Attendees like roundtable-style sessions where they can ask questions and engagein two-way communication. Please, no commercials or sales pitches. A FEW SUGGESTED TOPICSSales and Marketing Developing Timely and Creative Marketing Strategies The Difference Between Marketing and BrandingSales Challenges: How to Successfully Overcome ObjectionsRegulation and Operations How to Establish and Maintain a Strong Customer Service Culture Tips to Effectively Manage Your U.S. Coast Guard Inspections New Vessel Construction and Operations TechnologiesPassenger Vessel Security: Performing a Comprehensive Security Assessment Accessing the Maritime AdministrationsSmall Shipyard Grant ProgramBusiness Management Finance Strategies for Passenger Vessel OperatorsWill International Rules Really Creep into the U.S. Transportation Sector Shipbuilding Trends for 2023 and Beyond Click here to sign up as a speaker at the PVAE X2 01ConventionatMariTrends2023.WelookB 9Iforward to hearing from you!WINNER45 DECEMBER 2022'