Following Spader Business Management’s launch of a new type of 20 Group, MRAA’s Liz Walz sat down with John Spader to discuss the impact of 20 Group participation on marine dealers, the thinking behind the new type of group being developed, and the new education and training discounts offered to MRAA Retail Members. Liz Walz […]
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SeaDek Sponsors MRAA Retail Compensation Study
MINNEAPOLIS, December 15, 2016 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced recently that SeaDek Marine Products has come on board to support MRAA’s efforts to field and finalize a retail compensation and benefits study. As a manufacturer of non-skid, closed-cell EVA traction products, SeaDek has demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting the […]
Pre-Conference Workshops Open MDCE Educational Sessions
More than 250 dealers attended workshop sessions as the 2016 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo gets underway ORLANDO, Dec. 6, 2016 — Educational sessions began at the 2016 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo Tuesday morning with more than 250 dealers attending Pre-Conference Workshops that traditionally kick off the education portion of the event. […]
Chaparral, Robalo Upgrade to MRAA Premier Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS, November 16, 2016 — Chaparral Boats and Robalo Boats have upgraded their membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas to a Premier Partner Member. Based in Nashville, Ga., Chaparral Boats and Robalo Boats are one of the longest-standing boat builder members of the MRAA. With more than 50 models between the […]
MRAA Launches Retail Compensation Study
MINNEAPOLIS, November 14, 2016 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has embarked on a study of North American retail compensation programs as part of a multi-faceted effort to provide solutions for the marine industry’s workforce crisis. This first-of-its-kind study, which launched last week, invited more than 3,000 retail outlets in the United […]
Brooks Marine Group becomes MRAA Premier Partner
Minneapolis — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Brooks Marine Group has joined MRAA as a Premier Partner Member, in what will be a multi-tiered relationship that will create several benefits for MRAA members. Nationally recognized as a top management recruiting firm dedicated to serving the marine industry, Brooks Marine […]
MRAA Releases 2016 Workforce Assessment
Minneapolis — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today released the marine industry’s first comprehensive Workforce Assessment, outlining the issues faced by boat and engine dealers across North America when it comes to hiring, developing and retaining employees. Featuring insights from 517 respondents, who represented more than 1,300 individual dealership locations, the 2016 MRAA […]
Priority One, MRAA Partner on Webinar
Minneapolis — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it is partnering with Priority One Financial Services to host an educational webinar on “What You Need to Know about Credit Bureaus,” for MRAA Members. Hosted by Eric Craig, Senior Dealer Account Executive of Priority One, this webinar, which will be held […]
Blackbeard Marine becomes MRAA’s newest Premium Retail Member
MINNEAPOLIS, October 13, 2016 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Blackbeard Marine, based in Kingston, Okla., has become the association’s most recent dealer to join as Premium Retail Member. A two-location dealer with aspirations for more locations, Blackbeard Marine has seen significant growth since owner Steve Jennings purchased the […]
MRAA Foundation Challenge Enters Final Stretch
Money raised will fund marine industry training and professional development scholarships Minneapolis — Colleagues and companies from throughout the retail marine industry have responded in a big way to a special fundraising challenge issued this summer by Dave Briggs, owner of Wayzata Marine. Dave, who will be running the Chicago Marathon this Saturday, Oct. 9, […]
