The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced that it has created a special task force aimed at improving safety during boat refueling and enhancing education around recreational boat fuel systems. Spearheaded by the Boating Industry Risk Management Council and the Boat and Yacht Certification Committee, the initiative brings together key
MINNEAPOLIS, August 28 — Grady-White Boats has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) as a Platinum Partner Member. This partnership highlights Grady-White’s ongoing commitment to supporting the dealer community and advancing the marine industry. As a Platinum Partner, Grady-White Boats shows its deep investment in the marine
• Amendment Passes in the 2025-2026 Mass. State Budget The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association has once again secured funding for workforce development efforts in Massachusetts. The recently passed state budget as included $150,000 specifically to help bolster workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. These
Series of new scholarship programs seek to strengthen leadership and performance in the marine industry.
• National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Hosts Annual Conference to Discuss Workforce Development, Advocacy, Marketing and More PORTLAND, MAINE, August 13, 2025 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) successfully concluded its annual conference, hosted July 21-24 by the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) at the Portland Harbor Hotel in Maine.
This year’s conference and expo will take place Dec. 7-10 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
Nautique Boats is the first brand to officially enroll in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ new Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program.
MRAA Partner News MINNEAPOLIS, July 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that My Financing USA has elevated its support of the marine industry by upgrading to an Education Champion partner. This advancement underscores My Financing USA’s deep commitment to dealer success, customer satisfaction and educational
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has officially launched its 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program to foster critical, data-driven conversations that improve customer experiences.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 23 –The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that EasyCare, an APCO Holdings brand and a leading provider of F&I solutions, training and dealership development, has leveled up its partnership. The MRAA Education Champions collaboration aims to deliver top-tier finance and insurance products, service training and
