Home Port Marine Marketing announced the launch of MarineAngels
7/20/2005
"The largest-ever MAATS that is about to get underway is proof that new products drive the market," said Home Port President Jim Georgiadis, who headed the merchandising division for retailer BoatU.S. for 15 years. "But without proper funding and market know-how, many good marine product ideas never get into the market, or are such weak sellers they are soon gone from the shelves. Members of MarineAngels will be experienced and well-connected industry professionals, some of our best minds in product development, distribution, marketing and merchandising," Georgiadis said.
MarineAngels members will meet for dinner or breakfast several times a year, usually at major industry trade shows (such as MAATS, IBEX, and METS) to hear presentations by invited entrepreneurs. After the meetings, members will vote on whether or not to make investments.
Home Port Marine Marketing will act as the central point of contact for entrepreneurs to provide easy access to all the resources needed to successfully bring viable marine products to market.
Georgiadis said that MarineAngels is now actively seeking investment opportunities worldwide. To contact MarineAngels about a possible investment, email an executive summary or just download the Investment Inquiry Form. Industry professionals interested in becoming members of MarineAngels should contact Home Port by email or phone (1+804.472.4080), Georgiadis noted.
Home Port Marine Marketing is the international marine product development, publicity and promotion consultancy headed by former BoatU.S. executives David Pilvelait and Jim Georgiadis. Headquartered in Virginia (USA), Home Port also has offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. For more information, call 1+804.472.4080 or visit http://www.homeportmarine.com.