Hubbub Marketing, LLC

So far 2026 has been an outstanding year for Hubbub Marketing, LLC. With addition of a new client --- International Ship Masters Association --- Hubbub has done work in five states & in Ontario, Canada.

The latest work was for ISMA Chicago Lodge 3 and their Annual Maritime industry Day Thursday. Here's the news release developed & distributed promoting that event.

NEWS RELEASE

ISMA Chicago to Host Annual Maritime Industry Day

(Chicago) ---The Chicago Lodge 3 of the International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) will hold its annual Maritime Industry Day, in conjunction with the USCG Marine Safety Unit – Chicago, Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., in Alsip.

“For over 20 years, our annual Maritime Industry Day event brings together our regulatory agencies and other industry partners to make presentations on their area of expertise to our industry. This is where our strong, local maritime community can come to learn about new regulations and projects that will affect our waterways for the upcoming season. This is a great event that lends itself to learning and to networking.” said Tom Blakely, ISMA Second Vice President and the chair of the event.

Event organizers expect over 175 maritime professionals to attend. Presenters include Travis Black, from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). Mr. Black is the Director of Inland Waterways Gateway & Acting Director of Great Lakes Gateway; The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have two presenters --- Mike Walsh, Chief, Waterways Project Office, and Kyle Zugel, Chicago Harbor Lockmaster. Errin Howard, Executive Director, We Work the Waterways will present on how they connect students, educators, and the public with maritime careers.

While the event is open to the public, there is a fee to attend. The cost is $65 per person, which does include a buffet lunch.

For more information on this event, or to become a member of the International Ship Masters’ Association, visit shipmaster.org, or email: [email protected].

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On Background
International Ship Masters’ Association
The ISMA is a voluntary organization of dues-paying licensed professional mariners and others associated with the maritime community of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Founded in 1886 as a benevolent organization, we have adapted our needs along the way to provide educational opportunities and to allow Great Lakes masters a voice in the formation of safety and navigational rules and regulations. With sixteen active Lodges throughout the U.S. and Canada, we work together to help create a safer and more informed waterway system.

International Ship Masters' Association The International Ship Masters' Association is a voluntary organization of dues-paying licensed professional mariners and others associated with the maritime community of the Great Lakes and St....