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 […]
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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 […]
MRAA Adds Boatyard as Partner Member, Service Efficiency Sponsor
MINNEAPOLIS, March 16, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Boatyard has joined the MRAA as a Partner Member and was named the official Service Efficiency sponsor for its Spotlight program in March. This month’s Spotlight delivers insights, strategies and best practices for boat dealers to employ in their efforts […]
Nominations Now Open for Sea Tow Foundation Boating Safety Advisory Council
Southold, NY, March 16, 2022 – The Sea Tow Foundation is now accepting nominations for membership in its national Boating Safety Advisory Council, with applications being accepted through April 19, 2022. New appointees will be chosen by the current council and executive committee, notified in mid May and serve a two-year term beginning June 1, […]
Minnesota Recreational Boating Industry Stands Up for Boater Education
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 16 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas applauds members of the Minnesota recreational boating industry for their support of a Minnesota Boater Educational Bill during a Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance committee. Jeremy Wiczek, Sales Manager at Nisswa Marine., Gabriel Jabbour, Owner of […]
MRAA Joins Coalition to Submit Formal Recommendations to ‘America the Beautiful’ Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C, March 16, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and 44 other members of the Hunt Fish 30×30 Coalition submitted formal comments to the Federal Register regarding the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas, a key component of the Biden Administration’s “America the Beautiful” Initiative, also referred to as “Thirty by Thirty.” […]
Regal & Nautique of Orlando Appoints Kenton Smith to Chief Marketing Officer Post
February 23, 2022, Orlando, FL – As part of its continued growth, momentum and long-term direction, Regal & Nautique of Orlando (RNO) has named Wanda Kenton Smith its chief marketing officer with responsibility to direct and manage its internal marketing department and all associated marketing activities. Kenton Smith, an award-winning marketer who brings more than […]
MRAA, VRZ Consulting Release Service Department Survey Results
MINNEAPOLIS, March 1, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, in collaboration with VRZ Consulting, released the results of a comprehensive, marine industry service department study. The survey results, which featured insights from more than 260 marine service departments, outlines some of the challenges dealerships face in repairing boats more quickly. The genesis […]
