Day: December 16, 2020

Apply for the 2021 MRAA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Prepare your dealership for 2021 success now.  Let the MRAA Educational Foundation Scholarships help you with the professional development of your employees through scholarships. Increase Technical skills:  Marine Trade Association Technical Scholarship    Improve Leadership capabilities: Kevin Lodder ScholarshipDuane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship   Nominate or apply for these scholarships by January 6 to make 2021 […]

Breakthrough in Stimulus Negotiations Yields Bipartisan Proposal

After weeks of negotiations, the top four congressional leaders are looking like they could unveil a COVID-19 relief package later today, the most significant breakthrough in nearly eight months since the CARES Act was passed. This package would include several items important to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas membership and the marine industry […]

Congress Passes Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Package

On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, including a number of priorities for the recreational boating industry. The package is expected to pass the U.S. Senate in before the end of the month. “Boating and fishing was the most popular outdoor recreation activity in the nation […]

Kristen Frohnhoefer Named Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year

Kristen Frohnhoefer, President of Sea Tow Services International Inc. has been selected as the recipient of the thirty-four annual Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. The award was presented to Kristen by the 2019 award recipient, Sara Anghel, on Wedneday, Dec. 9, during the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Awards Celebration. Part […]