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Exhibiting at Surf Expo

Posted on January 5, 2026 by divelocal

Exhibiting at Surf Expo by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional As a Dive Industry Professional you might want to ask, “Why is Dive Industry Foundation exhibiting at Surf Expo?”  The answer is simple.  The Surf Expo is a Trade Show … Continue reading →

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Dive Industry Sales Agents

Posted on December 26, 2025 by divelocal

DIVE LOCAL Dive Industry Sales Agents  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Sales Agents in the diving industry are an indispensable component of the global diving business network.  From a trade level perspective, they are the links between … Continue reading →

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Dive Instructors – U.S.

Posted on October 8, 2025 by divelocal

DIVE LOCAL U.S. Dive Instructors  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Diving Instructors play a vital role in the development of the global diving community.  As qualified scuba diving instructors, they have introduced millions of people to the … Continue reading →

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Patricia Ramirez Honored

Posted on September 30, 2025 by divelocal

Belize Tourism Industry Association has honored Patricia Ramirez, Splash Dive Center Ltd, “In recognition of your diligent sacrifice and invaluable contributions to the BTIA”  26th September 2025. Presented at BITA’s 40th Anniversary for outstanding contributions to Belize’s Tourism Industry.  This … Continue reading →

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DIVE LOCAL – U.S. DIVE CLUBS

Posted on September 21, 2025 by divelocal

DIVE LOCAL U.S. Dive Clubs  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Dive Clubs are one of the four pillars of local diving communities.  The four pillars of every local diving community are the dive stores, dive boats, dive … Continue reading →

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DIVE LOCAL – U.S. Dive Boats

Posted on September 7, 2025 by divelocal

DIVE LOCAL U.S. Dive Boats  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Dive Boat Operators are one of the four pillars of local diving communities.  The four pillars of every local diving community are the dive stores, dive boats, … Continue reading →

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Customer Types in the Diving Industry

Posted on March 15, 2025 by divelocal

Customer Types In The Diving Industry  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Last month in our industry networking article we defined the working components of the Diving Industry.  As you may recall, we categorized active divers as members … Continue reading →

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Part 4: Stay Active

Posted on September 27, 2024 by divelocal

DIVE LOCAL™ – A Community Effort Building a Local Diving Community Message to Local Divers By Gene Muchanski, Executive Director, Dive Industry Association, Inc. Stay Active The best way to build a thriving global diving community is to show people … Continue reading →

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Part 3: GO DIVING

Posted on August 28, 2024 by divelocal

DIVE LOCAL™ – A Community Effort Building a Local Diving Community Message to Local Divers By Gene Muchanski, Executive Director, Dive Industry Association, Inc. Go Diving – The Reason We Get Certified The best way to build a thriving global … Continue reading →

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Part 2: Buy Your Gear

Posted on July 18, 2024 by divelocal

DIVE LOCAL™ – A Community EffortBuilding a Local Diving CommunityMessage to Local DiversBy Gene Muchanski, Executive Director,Dive Industry Association, Inc. Buy Your Gear – Get Outfitted to Get Started The best way to build a thriving global diving community is … Continue reading →

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