As the world's largest owner operator of marinas and
marine-related businesses, Westrec Marinas provides
professional management services to its properties,
affiliates and clients throughout the world. Founded
in 1987, Westrec manages marina facilities located
both in fresh and salt water environments, handling
vessels ranging in size from personal watercraft to
megayachts. Solutions unique to Westrec have been incorporated
into our corporate philosophy throughout Westrec's
rapid growth. Service, our most important product,
has remained unchanged since day one.
Westrec
Marinas
Focusing on the service side of the marina industry,
Westrec is the most comprehensive and authoritative
source of marina operating information in the business;
handling fuel docks, ship's stores, boat repair and
maintenance, commercial leasing, restaurants, campgrounds
and lodging facilities.
- Marina Development
- Our business is about the
water, and to a large degree,
about what's in the water.
Since it has always been
our desire to make the water
one of the most attractive
places for our customers,
Westrec is involved with
developing marinas that exceed
basic regulatory requirements,
delivering the finest product
available.
- As
an experienced operator,
we design facilities
that are functional as
well as user friendly,
which is critical to
operational success. We
pay special attention
to our clients' needs
providing experts in
special disciplines (e.g.
engineering and environmental),
while supervising and
directing the products
they produce. Westrec's
hands-on attitude has
contributed to many successful
projects and established
valuable clients in both
our managed properties
group and affiliate marinas.
- Marina Operations
- Effective management
and facilities operation
have become hallmarks of
Westrec Marinas. Our management
team has identified key
areas within marina operations,
and has developed dedicated
programs and systems tuned
for success. Every Westrec
marina and affiliate has
the resources of a regional
office and corporate division,
ready to handle any questions
that arise in daily operational
life. Our highly trained
staff is ready to provide
expertise in marina operations,
accounting and reporting,
legal support, human resource
management, environmental
issues, risk management,
marketing and advertising,
and marina consulting,
with a special emphasis
on customer service.
- The
Westrec Way, Westrec's
customer service program,
is the industry leader
in delivering quality
customer service training
and has become the
cornerstone of our
business.
- Westrec's
objectives are to ensure
a marina's competitiveness,
focusing on enhancing
profitability and delivering
the big picture.
- Marketing & Advertising
- Getting attention in
today's saturated marketplace
can be a challenge, especially
when it comes to a specialized
business. Westrec has created
the Westrec Design Group;
a full service in-house
advertising agency, providing
Westrec Marinas, affiliates,
and other clients with
advertising, public relations,
design and marketing services.
- As
part of our corporate
philosophy, Westrec
believes that many
advantages come from
coordinating the advertising
and marketing efforts
of all its marinas
from one central source.
- This
consistent and cohesive
marketing approach
establishes a recognizable
level of quality and
eliminates the need
for individual "hit
and miss" marketing
strategies. Westrec
Design staff brings
more than 40 years
of marketing and advertising
experience to our corporate
crew.
- Risk Management
- A comprehensive risk
management program can
insure your continued success
by preserving your business.
Westrec's experience with
marina operations has positioned
us to be uniquely qualified
to understand the requirements
of a solid investment.
- The
focal point of Westrec's
risk management program
is its comprehensive
property and casualty
insurance package,
targeted specifically
at the exposures of
marina and restaurant
operations. Included
in Westrec's risk management
portfolio are systems
to manage and control
risks that include
loss prevention techniques,
emergency procedures,
and claims management.
- Westrec's
risk management team
has developed comprehensive
safety programs to
instruct and document
specific safety policies
and procedures. This
provides our customers
with an all inclusive
package designed to
significantly reduce
their exposure and
provide a secure insurance
package.
- Accounting & Reporting
- Providing
customers with timely
and meaningful financial
information can mean
the difference between
running aground or sailing
a smooth passage. Westrec
has established itself
as the leader in providing
up-to-date financial
data so important business
decisions can be planned
and made. Westrec has
developed a sophisticated
and user-friendly computer
system of accounting
and reporting procedures
which ensures control
over the flow of funds,
providing timely financial
reports. Virtually every
facet of marina operation
and related amenities
is covered by a procedure
designed to chart and
reflect performance.
- Human Resources
- Employees, like the members
of a team, are responsible
for the success of our
company. Westrec's Human
Resources Department helps
our employees pull together.
We provide a comprehensive
employee handbook, supervisory
manual and training program
with a proven track record
of positive influence on "team" philosophy.
- Our
extensive training programs
encourage personal rapport
and provide guidelines
that enhance the employment
relationship. Westrec
offers the latest technology
in database management,
integrating payroll and
personnel functions for
MIS reporting, worker's
compensation claims management
and benefits administration.
- Westrec
prides itself with over
one thousand highly trained
and motivated employees.
We provide comprehensive
job training, outstanding
employee benefits, and
a growth potential unparalleled
in the industry. Team Westrec,
pulling together.
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