On Tuesday, the United States Senate passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, H.R. 3864, by a vote of 69-30. This bill, totaling a $1 trillion investment in our nation’s infrastructure, includes many priorities and measures that will benefit the recreational boating industry. Just after passage, the Senate quickly shifted attention to the Budget Reconciliation process – […]
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MRAA Adds 3 Staff to Support Certification, Advocacy, Member Benefits
MRAA recently added three new team members to better support the Marine Industry Certified Dealership program, industry advocacy and MRAA Member Benefits. “Marine retailers have seen success in the past 18 months despite unprecedented conditions, and we have been proud to support them as they navigate uncharted waters,” said Matt Gruhn, MRAA President. “Looking ahead, […]
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Supports Boating, Help It Cross the Finish Line
WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2021 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas applauds the Senate for its work on the bipartisan infrastructure package that includes various priorities of the recreational boating industry. After weeks of negotiations between Senators and the White House, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is making its way to a […]
Dealership Advantage Commits to MRAA as Education Champion
MINNEAPOLIS — August 3 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Dealership Advantage has increased its commitment, becoming an Education Champion. “We are extremely excited to further our relationship with the MRAA and the dealership community they support,” says Matt Toburen, Dealership Advantage CEO. “While our dealer management software platform has been […]
Small Business Administration Streamlines Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness with Direct Portal
In efforts to streamline Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness the Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a new portal which will allow borrowers to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA. The new forgiveness platform, which will go live on August 4th, 2021, was created to help small businesses get relief as fast as possible. […]
Dealer Week announces keynote: Build Resilience in Uncertain Times
Several key themes for this year’s Dealer Week, the annual MRAA conference and expo, will be explored during the opening keynote titled “Build Resilience in Uncertain Times: Strategies to Help Your Team Overcome Anxiety, Recover from Burnout and Get Stuff Done.” The session, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Austin, Texas, will be presented by […]
Rollick and Kenect Integrate to Enhance Online Buying for Recreation Dealers
Rollick Inc., a relationship marketing technology provider for the Marine, Powersports, and RV industries, today announced a partnership with Kenect, a rapidly growing provider of business texting and communications technology. Beginning in August, Kenect’s popular Text Lead and Text-to-Pay solutions will be integrated into RollickDR, the company’s new digital retailing solution, and will soon be […]
Basta Boatlifts Joins MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — July 27 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Basta Boatlifts has joined as a Partner Member. “The MRAA is an invaluable tool for boat dealers, providing in-depth training and resources. We whole-heartedly support its mission and believe what it offers members strengthens the marine industry and adds to the enjoyment customers get from boating,” said Bryce Hansen, Owner […]
MRAA Member Testifies Before U.S. Congress, Asks for Passage of PREPARE Act
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas member Rick Chapman, General Manager of The Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc., testified this week before the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations and advocated for the passage of the Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act. The hearing, titled “SBA’s Role in Climate […]
OSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Workers and Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance in June on ways to mitigate and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. With just under half the U.S. population fully vaccinated, the updated guidance focuses on protections for unvaccinated and otherwise at-risk workers. “At-risk workers” are any employees who may have a […]
