When you build a strong dealership culture in which employees feel vested in the business, it can unlock higher sales and profitability for even the most successful marine dealerships. At the 2014 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, taking place Nov. 16-19 in Orlando, Fla., leadership guru John Spence will present dealers with the tools they […]
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USCG Announces Record Low Number of Boating Fatalities in 2013
On May 13, the U.S. Coast Guard released its report on recreational boating statistics for 2013 and announced a new record low of 560 boating fatalities last year. The fatality rate per 100,000 registered boats was 4.7, down 13 percent form a reported 5.4 in 2012. “This is great news that confirms recreational boating is […]
MRAA Opposes the Boat Occupancy and Teaching Act
Reacting to a recent boating accident in New York, Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) introduced H.R. 4642, the Boat Occupancy and Teaching Act, May 20. There are no co-sponsors and no action is currently being considered. The bill has been referred to three House committees: Transportation, Ways and Means and Natural Resources. H.R. 4642 would require […]
Boating Industry Disappointed in Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Progress
On May 29, the House Committee on Natural Resources marked up H.R. 4742, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, with a vote of 24 (yes) to 17 (no). The bill was ordered for report to the full House of Representatives for a floor vote, which has not yet been scheduled. […]
President Signs WRRDA Into Law
Today, President Obama signed H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Research and Development Act, into law. The WRRDA conference report was originally presented to the President for signature June 3. President Obama had 10 days to sign or veto the act, and on Tuesday, June 10 he officially signed WRRDA into law. After months of negotiating, […]
Pre-Conference Workshops Return to 2014 MDCE
After a successful launch in 2013, organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will bring back its Pre-Conference Workshops for the 2014 event, scheduled for Nov. 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. The workshops give marine retailers access to hands-on training with leading experts in areas that have the biggest impact on their future success. The […]
MDCE Adds Closing Keynote address to 2014 Conference Lineup
The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo has added a Closing Keynote address to its official 2014 educational lineup in order to send attendees back to their dealerships with new strategies and inspiration. MDCE 2014 is scheduled to take place Nov. 16-19, Orlando, Fla. Business performance expert Ryan Estis has been chosen to close out the […]
Chester Elton Named MDCE Opening Keynote Speaker
World-renowned leadership guru and New York Times best-selling author Chester Elton has been named Opening Keynote presenter at the 2014 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in November. Co-author of several successful leadership books including “All In,” “The Carrot Principle,” and “The Orange Revolution,” Elton is considered an expert in the field of company culture and […]
RBLC launches Youth Boating & Fishing Program Database
MINNEAPOLIS — The Recreational Boating Leadership Council is asking for the marine industry’s help in developing a searchable national database of Youth Boating & Fishing Programs housed on the Discover Boating website at www.discoverboating.com/youth. “The data suggests that adults are much more likely to become avid boaters if they participated in boating as a child,” […]
MRAA Adds New Benefit for Partner Members
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has added a new benefit for Partner, Premier Partner and Platinum Partner members of the association. Those Partner Members that exhibit at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will now receive complimentary MDCE registrations for their team members on top of the two that are included with any […]
