Author: MRAA

SBLC Corporate Transparency Act Webinar

Join a webinar Thursday, Oct. 10, hosted by the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) to learn more about the Corporate Transparency Act and the reporting requirements for small businesses. Attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg will generally discuss the basics of the reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act and, importantly for small businesses, will thoroughly […]

Representative D’Esposito Visits Strong’s Marine

• Chairman of MRAA Board Builds Relationship with Local Member of Congress FREEPORT, NEW YORK, September 9, 2024 – Strong’s Marine, a proud member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, was honored to host Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4) for a visit to their Freeport location on August 28, 2024. The visit provided a […]

Expanded Service Department Special Event Kicks Off Dealer Week 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 4, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) today announced an exclusive Service Department Special Event, to be held at Dealer Week 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Designed to help dealership service departments outperform in a challenging market, this educational workshop has expanded from the inaugural service management offering in 2023. […]

MRAA Adds Freya Olsen to Growing Team

• Olsen assumes the newly created role of Senior Director of Engagement. MINNEAPOLIS, August 28, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has hired Freya Olsen as its Senior Director of Engagement, the association announced today. With nearly 20 years of marine industry-based association experience, Freya brings a wealth of proven expertise in […]

Varatti Boats Commits to Platinum Partner Membership

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Varatti Boats, a previously existing Standard Partner of the MRAA, has elevated its commitment to the MRAA, becoming a Platinum Partner. Through Platinum Partner Membership, Varatti Boats provides significant support for the association while receiving increased marketing exposure, Dealer Week benefits, and the opportunity […]

7 Steps to Take to Conserve Cash

Developing and maintaining sufficient cash on hand during an economic slump is critical to keeping your dealership healthy. When revenue is lower than expected, leading dealerships balance revenue growth efforts with exploring and implementing cash conservation methods. Here are seven tips for conserving cash shared within an MRAA Ask the Expert webinar with Pat Kennedy […]

2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards Honor MRAA Certified Dealerships

MINNEAPOLIS, July 31 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that 126 unique Certified Dealerships, have been honored by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) as recipients of the 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards.   “Congratulations to this year’s CSI Award winners,” says Stevie Cook, MRAA Certification Specialist. “Measuring […]