摘要: |
If there was ever a need for face-to-face meetings, now is the time. Unfortunately, it is still too early given the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the potential health risks associated with it. During the Covid-19 pandemic I have missed attending maritime industry events with friends in the industry. The knowledge, the lessons learned and the camaraderie at these meetings is always uplifting. We all have lost business this past year, but can we put a price on what we have lost in terms of the meaningful things that we learn from our peers? Events that provided guidance, information, and contacts such as the International WorkBoat Show, the Great Lakes Waterways Conference and others were all shelved in 2020. The loss is huge. Virtual events and conferences are a temporary alternative to in-person events until we can safely get back together again. |