Author: MRAA

Rep. Miller: Provision Creating First-Ever Great Lakes Navigation System Included in WRRDA Bill, Pas

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10), member of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today praised the House of Representatives’ strong, bipartisan vote of 417 to 3, passing H.R. 3080 – the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA). Included in WRRDA, is Miller’s provision designating all ports and harbors […]

MRAA to hold second-annual Young Professionals Leadership Development Event

MINNEAPOLIS — One year after launching a Young Professionals Community to foster growth and networking opportunities for emerging leaders in the marine industry, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has scheduled the second-annual gathering of this group at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Nov. 17-20, 2013 in Orlando, Fla. The Young Professionals Leadership […]

Skipper Bud’s renews at the Retail Premium level

MINNEAPOLIS — Skipper Bud’s, one of the largest dealership and marina companies in the marine industry, has renewed its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the highest level for a marine retailer. “We’re happy to continue our support of the MRAA,” says Mike Pretasky Jr., President of Skipper Bud’s. “It’s a […]

Soundings Trade Only continues as MRAA Partner Member

MINNEAPOLIS — Soundings Trade Only, a leading news source for the boating community and marine industry professionals, has renewed its membership with the MRAA at the Partner Member level. “Soundings Trade Only is a leading source for up-to-date news and information about the marine industry, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to advance the […]

Merrick Bank Renews its MRAA Partner Membership

MINNEAPOLIS — Merrick Bank, a finance provider for marine dealers in the United States, has renewed its Partner Membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “Merrick Bank has been a strong supporter of the MRAA and its members, and we’re very appreciative that they have chosen to continue their support,” says Matt Gruhn, […]

Buckeye Marine announces management restructuring

Bobcaygeon, ON- On Friday October 11, 2013 Buckeye Marine announced a new management structure, following the passing of co-owner Gary Poole. Debbie Poole will now hold the position of President and General Manager. Debbie brings to the position over 30 years of business experience and connection to the Marine industry. She has owned and operated […]

Applicants sought for new Leadership Development Scholarship

MINNEAPOLIS — The MRAA Educational Foundation and Spader Business Management have launched the Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship and are seeking applicants. The scholarship was founded to honor the marine industry service of Spader Business Management founder Duane Spader, as well as his leadership philosophy of life-long learning. The recipient, who receives full tuition to […]

MRAA supports efforts to stop over regulation

One of the biggest issues facing small business, and especially marine retailers, is the continuing movement in the federal government to over regulate. MRAA would prefer that many federal regulations simply be eliminated, but a key first step is to simplify the process. Three key House bills with companions in the Senate have been reported […]

MRAA asks marine retailers to support Goodlatte “Dear Colleague” letter on RFS

Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) is asking Members of Congress to sign his letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Dear Colleague,” to lower the renewable fuel standard. MRAA supports this letter and has asked retailers and trade associations to encourage their Member contacts to also sign the Goodlatte letter. The RFS mandates that 36 […]