On Thursday, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Angus King (ME-I), Ben Cardin (D-MD), John Kennedy (R-LA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act. This bipartisan legislation, which matches companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, would allow the Small […]
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Congress yet to reach deal on stimulus deal
Yesterday, the latest COVID-19 economic aid package was proposed by a 50-member bipartisan group of House legislators. The Problem Solvers Caucus announced a $1.5 trillion package dubbed their “March To Common Ground” that split the difference between the $3.4 trillion HEROES Act passed by House Democrats in May, and the $1 trillion HEALS Act proposed […]
Sea Tow Foundation Announces Official Call for Entry for “National Boating Industry Safety Awards”
The Sea Tow Foundation in cooperation with its North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council, announced the official call for entry for its “National Boating Industry Safety Awards.” The 2020 contest features an enhanced series of categories which recognize top boating safety programs and campaigns within the for-profit segment of the recreational marine industry. This year’s […]
Correct Craft To Display Boats At The White House
Correct Craft is honored to represent our industry, North Carolina, and Florida at the White House’s fourth annual Made in America event on Monday, October 5th. President Trump invited 50 companies, large and small, to showcase their products in this year’s celebration. Parker Boats and Nautique Boat Company will represent their respective states. The Correct […]
Bonnier, MRAA Partner to Promote Certified Dealers
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced a partnership with Bonnier Corporation, one of the largest consumer-facing, special-interest publishing groups in America, in order to promote the Marine Industry Certified Dealership program and the retailers who are Certified. With this year’s influx of boat buyers, especially new boat buyers, saturating the market, it […]
Dealer Week 2020 moves online, adds webinar series
Dealer Week, the annual conference and expo of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, is moving online in 2020. The event will take place, as scheduled, Dec. 8-11, 2020, on the device of your choice, with a preview event slated for October and a series of educational webinars taking place, beginning in mid-September, available […]
MRAA President to Speak at SHOWUP2020 LIVE!
Derema Group has opened registration for SHOWUP2020 LIVE! The event will be streaming live from Philadelphia PA on Wednesday September 23rd from 12:00PM EDT – 6:00PM EDT. Registrants will have the ability to visit the site throughout the day to learn more about what the top brands have planned for 2021. Among the offerings included: […]
NJ Governor’s Budget includes Proposed Boating Sales Tax Increase
On Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy proposed a repeal of the overwhelmingly bipartisan sales tax cap on boats as part of his revised nine-month 2021 state budget to make up for a $5.6 billion budget shortfall due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Governor’s $1 billion tax hike also includes a third attempt to raise […]
Hurricane Laura Shows the Need for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Hurricane Laura made landfall on Texas and Louisiana’s coasts early Thursday morning as the strongest hurricane to hit the region since 1861. The Category 4 hurricane with a life-threatening storm surge brought significant inland flooding and 150 mph winds. Fortunately search and rescue teams have found no reports of widespread fatalities. Hurricane Laura is the […]
MRAA Adds Three Employees to Enhance Membership, Education and Content Channels
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has hired three new employees in Education Specialist Cecelia Pallotto, Content Manager Jerrod Kelley and Membership Manager Sherri Cuvala. “We are thrilled to welcome Sherri, Cecelia and Jerrod to our MRAA team and to bolster all of the great resources we create and contribute to this great industry […]
