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
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
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,
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
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas wants to remind businesses in the marine industry who utilized Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans that the deadline to apply for forgiveness is fast approaching. PPP loans provided a major relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving businesses additional funds for
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas submitted comment to a newly proposed policy statement on repair restrictions by manufacturers and sellers by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Following President Joe Biden’s July 9 Executive Order, Promoting Competition in the American Economy, the FTC announced an open meeting of the
Our friends at Boating Ontario, have reported some fabulous news about the Ontario, Canada, regarding its “Roadmap to Reopening” plan. Ontario is entering Step Three of its reopening efforts at 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 16. “Thank you members for working tirelessly to keep your families, staff and customers safe, all
NMMA announced today the hire of Kevin M. Williams as vice president of marketing. In this new role created in support of the NMMA’s strategic plan to expand the market for recreational boating, Williams will oversee the industry’s Discover Boating campaign and the integration of the Discover Boating brand with
The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) shared that this Sunday, July 18, is Pass the Handle day. The initiative, created by wakeboarding legends Shaun Murray and Zane Schwenk, exists to introduce new people to towed water sports. The national awareness-driven initiative introduces friends, family, customers, co-workers and first-timers to towed
Marine industry veteran, Maxey Kenneth “Ken” Lovell, passed away July 6, 2021. “Ken Lovell has been one of the most significant contributors to the success of the MRAA since its inception nearly 50 years ago,” said Matt Gruhn, MRAA President. “Ken not only helped get MRAA on its feet in
