MINNEAPOLIS, August 28 — Grady-White Boats has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) as a Platinum Partner Member. This partnership highlights Grady-White’s ongoing commitment to supporting the dealer community and advancing the marine industry. As a Platinum Partner, Grady-White Boats shows its deep investment in the marine industry’s future by collaborating with […]
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Massachusetts Marine Trades Association Secures Workforce Funding
• Amendment Passes in the 2025-2026 Mass. State Budget The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association has once again secured funding for workforce development efforts in Massachusetts. The recently passed state budget as included $150,000 specifically to help bolster workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. These funds will be critical to […]
MRAA Educational Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2025
Series of new scholarship programs seek to strengthen leadership and performance in the marine industry.
Marine Industry Gathers for NMTC Conference
• National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Hosts Annual Conference to Discuss Workforce Development, Advocacy, Marketing and More PORTLAND, MAINE, August 13, 2025 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) successfully concluded its annual conference, hosted July 21-24 by the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) at the Portland Harbor Hotel in Maine. The event brought together marine […]
Prepare for What’s Next at Dealer Week 2025
This year’s conference and expo will take place Dec. 7-10 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
Nautique Becomes First to Launch MRAA’s Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
Nautique Boats is the first brand to officially enroll in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ new Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program.
My Financing USA Advances to MRAA Education Champion
MRAA Partner News MINNEAPOLIS, July 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that My Financing USA has elevated its support of the marine industry by upgrading to an Education Champion partner. This advancement underscores My Financing USA’s deep commitment to dealer success, customer satisfaction and educational excellence within the recreational boating […]
MRAA launches 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has officially launched its 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program to foster critical, data-driven conversations that improve customer experiences.
EasyCare Upgrades to MRAA Education Champion
MINNEAPOLIS, June 23 –The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that EasyCare, an APCO Holdings brand and a leading provider of F&I solutions, training and dealership development, has leveled up its partnership. The MRAA Education Champions collaboration aims to deliver top-tier finance and insurance products, service training and business development support to marine […]
Recreational Boating Industry Supports Introduction of Boating Trust Fund Reauthorization
MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) backs a bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (SFRBTF). It was released on Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The reauthorization of the SFRBTF is a top priority of the recreational marine industry. 75 Years […]
