As experts in dealer improvement, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas recently hosted a webinar, showcasing turnkey solutions for manufacturers and suppliers within the boating industry. “Over the last 10 years, MRAA has transformed itself into an incredible dealer development resource,” explains Matt Gruhn, MRAA President. “Our team connects dealers with tools, templates and […]
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Water Sports Foundation Launches New National Boating Safety Media Center as Part of Media Outreach
Orlando, Fla., April 1, 2021 – As part of a U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Outreach Grant, the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) has just completed the first phase and launch of its new “National Boating Safety Media Center” which is designed to facilitate and support the work of journalists assigned to cover boating safety topics. Housed within a […]
Stacey & Associates Joins MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — March 25 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Stacey & Associates has joined as a Partner Member. “We look forward to partnering with the MRAA in supporting marine dealers and helping them find more success,” said Carrie Stacey, President. “Our experience will prove beneficial as businesses move through the […]
RBFF Awards 15 State Programs Funding Through 2021 State R3 Program Grants
Through its State R3 Program Grants, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) recently awarded funds to 15 programs in 14 states. Now in its seventh year, the State R3 Program Grants’ goal is to support state recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) initiatives to increase fishing and boating participation; this year, the funds provided to […]
Mandatory Engine Cut-Off Device Legislation Set to Take Effect April 1
On April 1, operators of most vessels under 26 feet long will be required to wear an engine cut-off device while the boat is underway. This measure builds upon steps taken in 2018 to require boat manufacturers to install these devices on most vessels under 26 feet. Operators of boats with above 3HP engines attached, […]
Your Toolkit for Succession Planning
Every business needs succession planning at some point, but not every business leader has a plan in place when that time comes. Thanks to a new series of partnerships announced today by the MRAA, however, marine dealers have a new Succession Planning Toolkit to help them prepare. Business succession planning is the process of creating […]
MRAA partners with TechForce Foundation to share HR education
Among the many challenges dealers face each year, hiring and retaining talent always remains near the top of the list. That is why MRAA has partnered with TechForce Foundation to share a series of resources focused on important employment issues. The workforce-related materials are being added to MRAA’s Resource Center and will be available free […]
MRAA offers Dealer Development Event for suppliers, manufacturers, service providers
As a business that supplies a product or service to the marine industry, you are only as successful as your dealer network. Fortunately, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas can assist in your efforts toward dealer development. To demonstrate how MRAA can help businesses strengthen their dealer networks, the association is hosting a 1-hour […]
Markel Commits to MRAA Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — March 22 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Markel has become a Platinum Partner Member. With 90+ years of experience in niche insurance markets, Markel is dedicated to providing customized insurance solutions for a variety of insurance products, including coverages specifically tailored to meet the needs of most marine businesses. […]
MRAA, RBFF and NMMA Extend Consumer Campaign Collaboration to Recruit and Retain Fishing & Boating
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation , the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today announced their second-year collaboration on the industry-wide Get On Board consumer marketing campaign to recruit and retain new participants during the upcoming fishing and boating season. “Fishing and boating have become important mainstays for consumers to […]
