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Boat Show Announces $300,000 Donation

To Marine Life Conservation

It was anchors aweigh for the Palm Beach International Boat “We have a mission to
Show, as elected officials and event stakeholders gathered on the promote the growth of the
West Palm Beach waterfront for the show’s opening ceremony. marine industry for the
The boat show also hosted an exclusive luncheon for business benefit of our members,
leaders in the Blue Heron Ballroom at The Ben, Autograph the community, and the
Collection, which featured a conversation with Jack and Gary environment,” said Alyssa
Nicklaus, moderated by Rena Blades, director of community Freeman, executive director
and government affairs for the boat show. of the Marine Industries
The inaugural “Charting the Course” Business Leadership Association of Palm Beach
Luncheon commemorated the 40th anniversary of the boat County, before welcoming
show, and brought together leaders from all sectors in order to West Palm Beach Mayor
build relationships and celebrate the economic impact of the Keith James to the podium.
marine industry. The event represented a collaboration between “We are so thrilled to
the Marine Industries of Association of Palm Beach County have you in our city. The
(MIAPBC), Informa Markets, and the Business Development boat show is very important The Nicklaus family comes out to support marine life conservation. Left to right: Jackie
Board of Palm Beach County. to our economy as West Palm and Allison Nicklaus, Krista and Steve Nicklaus, Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, Nan O’Leary,
Beach continues to grow Joy Casciano, Gary Nicklaus
and become more vibrant,”
said Mayor James, as he
thanked and congratulated
the MIAPBC and Informa
Markets.
“We’re very excited
about the impact this show
has had on West Palm
Beach, and we’re also
proud to be environmental
stewards,” said Andrew
Doole, president of the
U.S. Boat Shows Division
with Informa Markets. The
U.S. Boat Show Division
John Lacy, Andrew Doole, Andrew Walker, Laura Russel, presented the Fish & Wildlife Austin Burkett, Alyssa Freeman, Mayor Keith James, Andrew Walker, Gary Nicklaus, Laura
Gary Nicklaus Foundation of Florida with a Russel, Andrew Doole

donation of $300,000 to support their efforts in protecting
YOUR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL, marine wildlife and advancing sustainability.
“This donation is greatly appreciated and will help

us continue promoting habitat conservation and healthy
SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY. waterways overall in the state,” said Andrew Walker,
president and CEO of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation.
At the luncheon, Jack and Gary Nicklaus were invited
to the stage for a conversation and a question and answer
about their family’s love of marine life and conservation,
BILL CONDA passion for fishing, and dedication to philanthropy.

“The boating industry is one of the pillars of Florida’s
economy,” said Jack Nicklaus. “It not only provides fun,
healthy recreation, but also creates thousands of jobs. The
future is bright and the opportunities are strong if all of us
pull together to capture the tremendous potential that these
great waters of ours have to offer.”
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Photos by Tracey Benson Photography