Discover Boating, powered by the NMMA and MRAA, launched this month its new campaign, ‘See You Out Here’ across the U.S. and Canada. The campaign celebrates boaters from all backgrounds in an open invitation to explore life in, on, and under the water and in addition to its traditional run throughout spring and summer, will […]
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Atlantic Outboard Acquires Portland Boat Works & Harbor One Marina
Westbrook, CT, March 2022—The Cusson family (owners of Atlantic Outboard and Westbrook Marine Center, both of Westbrook, CT) announced they have completed the acquisition of Portland Boat Works (Portland, CT) and Harbor One Marina (Old Saybrook, CT). Portland Boat Works is a large marina facility with summer seasonal slips, over 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor […]
Elite Recreational Finance Commits to Education Champions Membership with MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — April 13 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Elite Recreational Finance has upped its membership level, becoming Education Champions. “Elite is proud to partner and support the MRAA to further its mission in educating marine dealerships so they have best in class sales, service, finance and management practices,” said […]
Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of ‘Stomping Grounds’ Series Inspired by America’s Boating Culture
Series to Stream on Waypoint TV Starting April 9th, with New Episodes Releasing Each Week and Podcast to Rollout Later this Year MIAMI, Fla., April 4, 2022 — Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, today announced the debut of its award-winning local boating series, Stomping Grounds, on Waypoint TV. Following the success of last year’s […]
MRAA Focuses on Recruiting and Hiring in April
MINNEAPOLIS, April 4 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, as part of its ongoing monthly dealership development Spotlight initiative, has unveiled its latest package of information and tools dedicated to helping marine retailers improve their business. For April, the Association has included workforce resources and education to help marine retailers with recruiting and […]
MRAA Grows List of Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS — March 31 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is pleased to announce the addition of six marine businesses as Partner Members. The support of our Partner Members helps the MRAA deliver on our mission to provide education, resources and tools to marine dealers, and fuels the success of the industry. Through […]
Dealer Week 2022 Now Accepting Exhibit Applications
AUSTIN, Texas — After welcoming more than 1,000 attendees and 100 exhibitors back to an in-person Dealer Week Conference and Expo last year, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) is returning to Texas in 2022 to host its annual education event and celebrate MRAA’s 50th anniversary. MRAA announced today that the event is […]
MRAA President Testifies for Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, March, 25 2022 — Marine Retailers Association of the Americas President, Matt Gruhn, testified today in the Minnesota House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy in support of legislation to create an Office of Outdoor Recreation. HF 4356, introduced by Representatives Davnie, Hansen, Ecklund, Noor, Jordan, Sandstede and Vang, […]
Your Voice and Workforce — Advocating for an Improved Labor Market?
By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager and Wendy Mackie, Director of Workforce & Foundation Although you may be consumed by repair cycle times, a lack of inventory, or one of the many other woes of owning a small business, advocacy is integral to creating a strong selling environment and keeping your dealership staffed. While […]
Water Sports Foundation Reports Pandemic Spike in Online Boater Education
– National Boating Safety Experts Say the Pandemic Likely Created a Surge in Boater Education and an Unprecedented Shift to Virtual TrainingORLANDO, Fla. – March 16, 2022 – The Water Sports Foundation reports a major surge in boater education enrollment across the nation, marked by new online delivery trends. As the non-profit educational arm of […]
