On January 14, President Joe Biden proposed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 response package that would include additional direct stimulus payments to individuals, an increase in the minimum wage, additional grants and loans for small businesses, and fund OSHA programs and issuing national workforce safety guidelines. This proposal, which is unlikely to […]
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MRAA Launches Training ‘N’ Tactics Educational Series
Monthly Program Available to Silver and Gold MRAA Members for Team Development MINNEAPOLIS, January 26, 2021 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it will launch a new monthly educational series, Training ‘N’ Tactics (or “TNT” for short), to provide training and foster team development for member dealers. “This […]
The Rawls Group Joins MRAA as Platinum Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Jan. 22 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces The Rawls Group has become a Platinum Partner Member. The Rawls Group, with its succession planning proficiency, is dedicated to the continuity of the ownership, leadership, management and culture of businesses through the next generation. Its expertise about interpersonal-management to business-financial issues […]
Support Professional & Workforce Development Within the Marine Industry
Support the future of boating now by supporting the MRAA Educational Foundation as we prepare to kick off an amazing 2021. With your support we will help prepare you for the road ahead through technical, business and leadership scholarships. The MRAA Educational Foundation was created to support the growth of the marine industry through workforce […]
MRAA Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas condemns the violent and unlawful actions taken yesterday at the U.S. Capitol. As a marine trade association, our mission is to bring together people and businesses from across North America in support of a strong and healthy boating industry. We welcome differences of opinion, background and experience, as […]
MRAA’s Top 20 Advocacy Accomplishments in 2020
Sika Marine Commits to MRAA Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — Jan. 5 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Sika Marine has become a Platinum Partner Member. Sika Marine is a premier manufacturer supplying sealants, adhesives, tooling and composite solutions within the OEM and marine aftermarket. Specifically, from an adhesives and sealants side, it supplies polyurethanes, silicones, 2-C methyl methacrylates […]
Veto threats and stimulus negotiations: What the next month means for your business
MRAA Introduces ‘Guide to Boat Show Success’
New publication presents strong tools, expert advice and proven examples of how to prepare for the 2021 boat show season, with or without in-person shows MINNEAPOLIS, December 22, 2020 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces MRAA’s Guide to Boat Show Success, a publication to walk you through a successful show season […]
U.S. Congress Outlines Key COVID-19 Stimulus / Spending Package Provisions
Source: David Maiolo WASHINGTON DC – December 21, 2020 – Today, Congress unveiled text for its long-awaited $2.5 trillion COVID-19 stimulus and year-end spending package, the second largest bill in U.S. history, and clearing a path for passage sometime late Monday evening after midnight. The 5,593-page package includes a $1.4 […]
