DIA Member Facebook Pages

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

FB-Logo-200by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director
Dive Industry Association, Inc.

Facebook Pages are a popular and economical way of promoting your business.  See what other DIA Members are doing with their FaceBook Pages.  Follow our Business Improvement Series entitled “Improve Your Business with Facebook” on our Blog.

ASSOCIATIONS

MEDIA

TRADE SHOW & EVENTS ORGANIZERS

MANUFACTURERS – ARTISTS

  • Beverly Factor Photography – Facebook
  • Pascal Lecocq Painter – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Facebook

MANUFACTURER – OEM

  • American Underwater Products – San Leandro, CA –
  • Yamamoto Corporation – Osaka, Japan – Facebook

MANUFACTURERS – WHOLESALE

MANUFACTURING SALES REPRESENTATIVES

  • Renny Koseff – Sweetwater, NJ –
  • Matt Mulryan – Third Lake, IL – Facebook

TRAINING AGENCIES

RETAIL DIVE CENTERS

  • Astoria Scuba & Adventure Sports LLC – Astoria, OR –
  • Cane Bay Dive Shop – St. Croix, USVI – Facebook
  • Discovery Diving Company, Inc. – Beaufirt, NC – Facebook
  • DJ’s Scuba Locker – Lyons, IL – Facebook
  • Kona Honu Divers, Inc. – Kailua-Kona, HI – Facebook
  • Scuba Emporium – Orland Park, IL – Facebook
  • Scuba Shack Maui – Kihei, HI – Facebook
  • Seatasea Watersports – Cedar Rapids, IA – Facebook
  • Splash Dive Center Ltd – Facebook
  • Visibility Unlimited – Facebook

TRAVEL BUSINESSES

  • Bill Beard’s Costa Rica – Melbourne, FL – Facebook
  • Buddy Dive Resort & Liveaboard – Bonaire – Facebook
  • Cane Bay Dive Shop – St Croix, USVI – Facebook
  • Discovery Fleet – Makati City, Philippines – Facebook
  • Dive Reservation Service, Inc. – Fort Lauderdale, FL –
  • Divi Resorts – Pompano Beach, FL – Facebook
  • eNVy Yacht Charters LLC – Laurel, MD – Facebook
  • Florida Keys & Key West – Key West, FL – Facebook
  • Indigo Watersports LTD – St Vincent & Grenadines –
  • Miss Scuba – Venice, CA – Facebook
  • Oasis Divers / Grand Turk – Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands – Facebook
  • Rich Travels – Sachse, TX –
  • Safariline – Sugar Grove, IL –
  • Scuba Club Cozumel – http://www.facebook.com/scubaclub
  • Scuba Travel Ventures – Santee, CA – Facebook
  • Sea Robin – Cozumel, Mexico – Facebook
  • Splash Dive Center Ltd – Facebook
  • World Dive Adventures / Caribbean Adventures – Wesley Chapel, FL –

SERVICE PROVIDERS

  • Bonnie Toth Advertising & Design – San Clemente, CA – Facebook
  • DivingGlobal – www.facebook.com/divingglobal
  • Julie Gilmer, CPA – Conroe, TX –
  • Las Olas Technologies, Inc. – Westin, FL –
  • Muchanski & Associates – West Melbourne, FL – Facebook
  • RegTech – Skokie, IL –
  • Skaja, Daniels, Lister & Permito, LLP – Escondido, CA – Facebook
  • The Underwater Marketing Company – Bedfordshire, United Kingdom – Facebook
  • Visible Divers – www.facebook.com/visibledivers

DIVE CLUBS

  • SingleDivers.com – Salem, NC – Facebook

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS

  • Grant W. Graves – Malibu, CA –
  • Lorraine Sadler – Avalon, CA – Facebook

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

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Dive Industry Association to Publish Annual Trade Publication & Directory

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

CarvingTheTiger-200The Dive Industry Association, Inc. is publishing its Digital Trade Publication & Directory beginning in 2014.  The digital version of the Trade Publication & Directory is currently available to the Diving Community FREE of Charge at www.DiveIndustryDirectory.com  World Famous Artist, Pascal Lecocq, has kindly lent his Original Artwork, Carving the Tiger to Dive Industry Association’s front cover.

The deadline for final edit and advertising space is December 15, 2013.  Current Dive Industry Association Members receive a FREE listing in the directory and special member pricing for advertising space.  Contact Gene@diveindustry.net for more information.

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DIA Members Exhibit at DEMA Show 2013

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

DIALogo-tag-200The following Dive Industry Association Members are exhibiting at the DEMA Show on November 6-9, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.  Make it a point to visit our DIA Members FIRST.

Manufacturers

Travel Businesses, Destinations, Resorts, & Dive Operators

Certification Agencies

Non-Profits

Media, Shows & Events, Retail Services

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Rosemary E. Lunn Receives SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver Award

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

Roz-200by Gene Muchanski
SSI Platinum Pro 5000 (1995)

Rosemary E. Lunn (Roz), Business Development Director at The Underwater Marketing Company (United Kingdom) has been selected to receive the SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver Award.  Roz will accept her recognition award from the Platinum Pro Foundation during the 2013 DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida, USA.  The 20th Anniversary Platinum Pro Awards is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2013, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Orange County Convention Center, Room S310 A-C.

Roz is the Business Development Director at The Underwater Marketing Company.  The British firm specializes in providing marketing, social media, PR and event management for the Recreational and Technical Diving Industry.

Rosemary is a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, a BSAC Advanced Instructor and a CCR and Trimix Diver.  Before moving into the PR field she worked as a full time recreational instructor in the UK and abroad; on The History Channel and National Geographic documentaries; as a safety diver and underwater model.  She was the logistics organizer of Rebreather Forum 3 and co-founded EUROTEK along with Carl Spencer and Leigh Bishop.  Roz has co-organized the last three events.  Current events under development include EUROTEK 2014, The Anglesey ScubaFest, and the North American advanced and technical biennial conference, TEKDiveUSA 2014.

Roz takes an active part in the Diving Industry.  She regularly writes for Sport Diver and XRay Magazine.  She sits on the Board of SITA (Scuba Industry Trade Association) and is a Member of the Dive Industry Association.

Rosemary E. Lunn may be reached at roz@tumc.co.uk

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Laurie Wilson Receives SSI Platinum Pro 500 Award

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

LWilson-200by Gene Muchanski
SSI Platinum Pro 5000 (1995)

Laurie Wilson, President of Dive Travel Business News and Women Divers Hall of Fame recipient has been selected to receive the SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Award.  Laurie will receive her award from the Platinum Pro Foundation at the SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver Award celebration, during the 37th Annual DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida. The Platinum Pro 20th Anniversary Awards is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2013, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Orange County Convention Center, Room S310 A-C.

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Beverly Factor Releases SEADUCTION

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

BeverlyFactor_pict-200by Beverly Factor
Atglen, PA

SEADUTION – The Sensuous Side of the Sea is a stunning collection of photographs that capture the abstract side of sea life which explodes with color, texture, and visual excitement.  Photographed by world-renowned underwater photographer Beverly Factor, the images are so otherworld that they capture one’s attention immediately.  Nature’s complexity is front and center in these incredible images of various underwater creatures that invite multiple viewings and interpretation.  Called the Georgia O’Keefe of the underwater realm, Beverly’s seductive images portray the ocean’s magical world in intimate close-ups, featuring outrageous color combinations, mysterious patterns, textures, and sensual movements.  As Jean-Michel Cousteau says of Seaduction: “Dive in and enjoy the beauty of the sea, nature’s work of art.”

SEADUCTION-Cover-100Book Details: Seaduction is a 12″ x 12″ hard cover (with dust jacket), 176 page coffee table book with 162 color photos.  Retail price: $60.00

Beverly will be doing a book signing of SEADUCTION along with her award winning children’s book, Angelee Saves the Sea and her new 2014 Under the Sea Calendar at DEMA Show, November 6-9, 2013 in Orlando, Florida.  Book signing is at Dive News Network Booth #400 daily from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Contact Beverly Factor at Envirovision for more information: Phone: 949-673-2555.  eMail: bfactor@beverlyfactor.com  Web: www.beverlyfactor.com

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Diving Non-Profit Looking For Volunteers

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

DIF-200by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director
Dive Industry Foundation

The Dive Industry Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational and charitable organization that is dedicated to promoting the economic impact of the recreational diving industry while it works to protect and preserve the marine environment.  As the scope of the Foundation grows, it is looking for dedicated volunteers to help run the non-profit.

The Dive Industry Foundation promotes diving at numerous dive, surf, and adventure travel shows.  The Foundation conducts primary research in the diving business community and is defining industry norms and “best practices” in the retail, manufacturing, travel, and sales rep sectors of the industry.

The Dive Industry Foundation is the Business Resource for companies wishing to start, grow and succeed in their diving and watersports business.  Qualified NxLevel Foundation and Kauffman Foundation Fast Trac Business Consultants conduct business courses and business seminars on business planning, marketing and operations.  The Foundation lends marketing and business support to other non-profit organizations.  We currently support Diveheart and the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society.

The Foundation is looking for dedicated volunteers to establish and participate in a number of committees, such as;  Trade Show Committee (exhibiting); Travel Committee; Fund Raising; Public Relations; Marketing (Electronic, Print, Face-to-Face, Social Media, Web Sites), Research; Environmental Programs; and Government Relations.

Interested individuals wishing to volunteer their time & talents to the Dive Industry Foundation should send an interest letter and resume to Gene Muchanski at gene@diveindustry.net

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Dive Industry Association to Exhibit at Dallas Travel & Adventure Show

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

T&AShow-200by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director
Dive Industry Association, Inc.

Dive Industry Association and Travel Members will be exhibiting at the Travel & Adventure Show in Dallas, Texas on November 2-3, 2013 at Booth 523.  Representatives from Cane Bay Dive Shop St. Croix and eNVy Yacht Charters will be on hand to talk to attendees about Adventure Dive Travel.

Learn more about this exciting series of adventure travel shows, produced by Unicomm at http://www.adventureexpo.com

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Dive Industry Association Conducting Dive Conference Study

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

DIALogo-tag-200by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director
Dive Industry Association, Inc.

The Dive Industry Association is conducting a Feasibility Study to determine if the diving community in the State of Florida would support an annual 3 or 4 day Diving & Watersports Conference to include a 1-Day Conference, 1-Day Trade Only Day, and a 2-day Consumer Dive Show.  The weekend event would include Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Film Festival, Photo & Video Competition, an Exhibit Hall for the general public, an Awards Banquet, and an Industry Party.

A number of companies from the diving industry have already expressed an interest in sponsoring and participating in the annual state wide event.  Two non-profit organizations have agreed to produce the show for the benefit of the Florida Diving Community.  The purpose of the Florida Diving & Watersports Conference is roughly to; 1) Celebrate the Florida Diving Community. 2) Showcase Our Recreation. 3) Recharge Our Professional & Recreational Batteries. and 4) Grow Our Recreation in Florida and Beyond.

A  survey to gauge support for the conference is being sent to individuals in the major stakeholder groups across the state.  The conference is intending to be all inclusive, non-political and not favoring any one sector of the recreation.  Leaders from the Manufacturing, Retailing, Training and Travel Industries are being asked for their opinions as are those from the Dive Operators, Dive Clubs, Media and the Manufacturing and Training Rep Groups.

Individuals interested in volunteering to help get the conference off the ground should contact Gene Muchanski at gene@diveindustry.net

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Dive Industry Foundation to Exhibit at DEMA Show 2013

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Gene Muchanski

by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director

DIF-200The Dive Industry Foundation will exhibit at DEMA Show 2013 in Orlando, Florida on November 6-9, 2013.  Visit us at Booth 477.  This year the Foundation will be introducing 2 Business Programs that can help you increase sales.  Hypergrow Your Business is a FUN Book & Workbook combination that will get you quickly to the important money-making tactics of business.  The NxLevel For Entrepreneurs Course is the most in-depth Business Planning Program in the Industry today.  This course is a MUST for non-Marketing Executives.  You owe it to yourself to spend some time with Gene Muchanski to see the positive impact this course can have on your company.

The Foundation is also introducing 4 Industry Profile Programs.  The former Retail Dive Center and Sales Rep Surveys have been converted into Professional Industry Profiles.  How do you stack up compared to your competitors?  The Foundation is adding a Manufacturing Profile and a Travel Industry Profile.  All individual data is strictly protected.  Participants receive a detailed report on “industry trends and analysis” and a suggested “Best Practices” summary.

Come and see what this Non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)3 Charitable Foundation is doing to promote diving to the general public and working to protect our marine environment.  Tax deductible donations are always welcome at the Dive Industry Foundation.  See you at Booth 477.

WIN – WIN – WIN: Stop by Booth # 477 at the DEMA Show and Register to WIN a complete $600 NxLevel For Entrepreneurs Course (with Course Materials and Coaching) or a $130 HyperGrow Your Business Program (including Course Materials and Coaching).  Winners will be announced on Saturday at 2:00 pm.

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