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 […]
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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 […]
How to Support Remote Employees
4 Tips to help employers support their remote workforce An MRAA guest blog by Dealership Advantage, MRAA Education Champions Today, working remotely is more common than ever, which means supporting remote employees is more important than ever. But that isn’t always an easy thing to accomplish. Your boat dealership has salespeople out on the water […]
MRAA Adds Three New Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS — May 11 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the addition of three marine businesses as Partner Members. Partner Member support helps the MRAA deliver on its mission to provide education, resources and tools to marine dealers, and fuels the success of the industry. By committing to membership, marine manufacturers, suppliers […]
MRAA Submits Grant Application for Apprenticeship Building America
• Building Out Apprenticed Trades (BOAT) Jobs Grant Submission Backed by Leading Marine Industry Organizations and World’s Largest Dealerships MINNEAPOLIS, May, 10 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas rallied leadership from throughout the marine industry in its application for submission to the US Department of Labor’s “Apprenticeship Building America” Grant Program. Labeled “Building […]
10 Important Tips to Keep Boaters Safe in 2022 Boating Season
– Memorial Day is the Traditional Launch to Seasonal Boating Activity – Orlando, Fla, May 4, 2022 – With a 35% increase in new boat ownership and 415,000 new boaters taking to the waterways since 2020, boating participation will reach historic levels of participation this summer, says Water Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Emmons. With the […]
MRAA Highlights Pre-Owned Boat Business in May
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces its most recent package of resources devoted to guiding marine retailers to greater business accomplishments. For May, as part of its monthly Spotlight on dealership development, the Association will add information, tools and education to help marine retailers drive success in their […]
Outdoor Recreation Industry Showcases Power of Americans Getting Outside in New Video
Applauds Senate committee approval of first-ever recreation package that will improve outdoor access, experiences WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 3 – On the same day the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the first-ever recreation package, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), of which MRAA is a member, released an energizing video highlighting a myriad of outdoor […]
