Bob Longstreth has rejoined the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program and will immediately begin huddling with boat dealers engaged in the Certification process. A resident of southeast Michigan, Bob previously served as the national sales director for Mr. Norm’s Sport Club and as a consultant for Five Star Solutions. […]
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MRAA and Spader Business Management Partner on Virtual Training
Led by Spader Business Management President John Spader and divided into eight separate chapters, “One Dollar Empowerment©” headlines the group of new offerings. Not only will this virtual course strengthen a dealer’s core understanding of financial metrics, but it also will allow subscribers to initiate important financial conversations with their team regarding such topics as […]
Marine Industry’s Political Action Committees Merge
Federal Elections Committee grants final approval to merger of MRAA and NMMA political action committees WASHINGTON, DC — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the National Marine Manufacturers Association have merged their political action committees to form one voice for recreational boating on Capitol Hill. BoatPAC, the recreational boating industry’s political action committee, […]
Popular Digital Marketing Master Series Returns for Third Year
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and ARI Network Services (ARI) have extended their partnership and for a third consecutive year will offer MRAA members a popular series of cutting edge marketing webinars throughout 2016. Approximately eight webinars, each designed to compliment marketing efforts of all budgets, will take place during the year and […]
Five Things YOU Can Do in 2016 to Overcome the Technician Shortage
This Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Special Presentation is designed to explore solutions for overcoming the technician shortage both as an industry and in your individual business. Here are five ideas you can begin exploring today. Stay in close communication with your existing techs. Not only are they an excellent source of leads for […]
Member Spotlight: Andrea Chase
Sea Ray of Cincinnati was recently recognized (again) as one of Boating Industry Magazine’s “Top 100 Dealers.” Talk a bit about the secret sauce over there and what it means to the team to be included amongst the industry’s heavyweights. Our team is extremely proud to be a Top 100 Dealer again for the 10th consecutive […]
KPA Client Alert – OSHA Fines Are Set to Increase 75-80%
KPA Client Alert – OSHA Fines Are Set to Increase 75-80% In a deal to avoid a default on the nation’s debt, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was signed into law on November 2nd. The law included a provision that will bring OSHA fines in line with inflation over the past 25 years. Serious […]
Attendance Growth, Sold Out Expo Hall Mark 2015 MDCE
Boating industry’s premier educational conference featured three days of professional development
ARI Schedules Next Edition of HelpForce Live! Webinar Series for Marine Dealers
ARI Schedules Next Edition of HelpForce Live! Webinar Series for Marine Dealers, January 12, 2016 Charting Your 2016 Digital Marketing Game Plan Dealers can join ARI’s Director of Digital Marketing, Bill Wagner, and ARI’s Content Marketing Producer, Jessica Lee, for this information-packed session to learn how to build a digital strategy that works. Following […]
New Sales Tax Law Gives NJ Boating Industry Big Boost
Via the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ): The recreational boating industry in New Jersey was given a big boost this month when Governor Christie signed a new sales tax bill into law. The bill provides a partial exemption and maximum sales and use tax imposition amount for boats and vessels, as well as […]
