WASHINGTON, D.C., June, 29, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that members of the U.S. House and Senate have stepped up and highlighted their support for the MRAA’s recent submission to the Apprenticeship Building America grant program hosted by the Department of Labor. Members of both chambers sent letters to […]
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100 Percent of MRAA Board Contributes to BoatPAC
WASHINGTON, DC, June 29, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is proud to announce today that 100 percent of the MRAA Board of Directors has contributed to BoatPAC, the federal political action committee representing the recreational boating industry. The joint PAC fund of the MRAA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and […]
Discover Boating Research to Help Reach the Next Generation of Boaters
When the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and MRAA teams set out to build an amplified, relevant Discover Boating, starting with a refreshed brand voice and look and a new campaign, both of which launched this year, first on deck was understanding the boating consumer and the potential boating consumer to be, especially in a post-pandemic world. […]
New York State Passes Right to Repair; Exempts Marine Industry
ALBANY, N.Y. — June 22 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Coalition Opposed to Illegal Tampering have made immense progress in New York after meeting with Senator Breslin to inform him of the potential harms right to repair legislation could have on Marine and other off-road […]
MRAA Defends Wake Surfing in Minnesota
• Joins NMMA, WSIA to testify on behalf of recreational boating access at Lake Minnetonka meeting MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, June, 22, 2022 – Chad Tokowicz, Government Relations Manager for the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas testified in front of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) board in support of fair and equitable boating access on […]
Anglers and Boaters Call on Youngkin to Move Menhaden Reduction Fishing out of the Chesapeake Bay
• National and regional groups launch effort to protect the health of the Bay and coastal economyRICHMOND, VA, June, 14, 2022— The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and a coalition of 10 national and 10 Virginia-based groups is urging Governor Glenn Youngkin to move menhaden reduction fishing out of the Chesapeake Bay. The recreational […]
MRAA Partners with Boat Trader to Create Lead-Generation Perk for Certified Dealers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June 6, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today announced its expansion of offerings for Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) Program participants through its strategic partnership with Boat Trader. The new benefit includes banner ads (sample below) for MRAA Certified Dealers on Boat Trader, the largest online boating marketplace in […]
Massachusetts Kids Boating & Fishing Week – June 4 to 12
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is happy to announce that “Massachusetts KIDS Boating & Fishing week” will take place from June 4 to 12, 2022. This important effort encourages and promotes youth boating and fishing events around the state. This will be the fourth year the MMTA has promoted the events and timeframe. Currently […]
Barletta Offers Holiday Hotline for ALL Pontoon Boat Owners
BRISTOL, INDIANA – Back for another big boating weekend, Barletta Pontoon Boat’s popular Customer Service Holiday Hotline will be available to any Barletta owner out on the water this Memorial Day weekend – with a twist. This Memorial Day weekend, Barletta is putting resources into place to support any pontoon boat owner – no matter […]
MRAA, Members and Partners Attend American Boating Congress: Advocate for Marine Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 18 — Last week, the recreational boating industry, including the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, visited Washington, D.C. for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. After a two-year hiatus, ABC made its in-person return to our nation’s capital to meet with lawmakers to […]
