News & Industry Updates

Good Afternoon, Our lobbying firm, Jenkins Hill Consulting are making headway on the HB735 issues. Senator Hooper, Senator Perry & State Representative Trabulsy have introduced bills. As we receive updates, we will let the membership know, but have a positive feeling we will have our issues with HB735 rectified. Kelly White Executive Director

Save the Date – October 6 & 7, 2023 – The 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo will be held at The Shores Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach South, FL. We are currently looking for recommended topics for the workshops as well as speakers. In particular, we would very much like to have an electrician perform…

We starting the process of approaching members to sponsor legis for us in the upcoming session. Are there any House or Senate members who FMCA are close to or have worked with in the past? Legislators who might have a relationship with FMCA members? Please let me know when you get a chance.

Breakout Session add FMCA Expo January 7th 2023 at 11:00am Bill France Room Exclusive Training For MoistureShield MVPs is being offered in this breakout. This is an opportunity to not only learn with MoistureShield University but to also take your installations to the next level. Through our exclusive MVP training program on the Myagi platform,…

WORK BARGE: 2017 25′ X 14′ X 4′ BUILDER: St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, FL STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Deck Barge with centerline frame, 3 x 3 x 5/6″ stiffeners, raked bow, crane foundation, two internal spud wells, single manway and heavy duty mooring bits. ADDITIONAL BARGE EQUIPMENT: Single engine bracket installed for a new Suzuki 115…

Good Morning, I spoke with the representatives at The Shores Resort & Spa yesterday regarding the current condition of the resort and if there could be any issues with the event come January 2023. Great News!!!! The resort road Hurricane Nicole out well. They have some minor damage to the stairs leading to the beach…

Please forward any recommendations/referrals for Crane Training – Certification companies. Looking for Crane Schools as well as Mobile Services that can train onsite. Send to kelly.white@myfmca.org Thank you, Kelly White Executive Director

OIR Approves an 8.4% Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates for 2023 Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued a Final Order granting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall workers’ compensation insurance rate decrease of 8.4 percent. The rate decrease applies to both new and renewal workers’ compensation insurance…

Online Auction Only All About Docks Marine Construction, LLC Lots close: Tues, October 25, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Pick-up | Removal Location: 1063 Bulkhead Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32046. Sale will consist of: 2005 Custom 20′ X 20′ Steel Barge, 2019 Sea Ark 24′ Aluminum Work/Push Boat, 2020 and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty…

FMCA EXPO & Annual Meeting has been Rescheduled to January 6th & 7th, 2023 The Shores Resort & Spa has refunded all reservation charges. A new registration link will be sent in a week or two to reregister for the hotel reservations for January 2023. Your registration for the EXPO will transfer to the January…

Dear Members, We heard back from the hotel today with the new dates. We will be having the FMCA Expo on the weekend of January 6th through the 8th of 2023. We will put a formal advertisement out soon. I just wanted to get this message to everyone now for any planning that needs to…

Dear Valued FMCA Membership, Vendors and Sponsors, I know we were all looking forward to attending the FMCA Expo this coming October 7th & 8th. I certainly was excited to see all of you. Unfortunately, after Hurricane Ian’s impacts on most of the State of Florida, we are making the decision to postpone this event…