This morning the U.S. Congress is finalizing their $2-trillion economic relief package for businesses to address the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic on small businesses and their employees’ financial stability. MRAA, along with NMMA, and Association of Marina Industries (AMI), actively engaged with leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate throughout […]
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MRAA Provides Free Access to Online Learning for Boat Dealers
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has made its entire library of standard educational courses found at MRAATraining.com available for free to any boat dealer who would like access. MRAATraining.com features 140 courses key to dealership growth and success, such as sales, marketing, customer service, F&I and the service department. […]
It’s Time to Text Your Customers, but You Have to Do It Right
Note: In response to the COVID-19 crisis, all standard MRAA educational courses found at MRAATraining.com will be available free of charge to any dealer who wants to use the content from now through May 31st. Between now and then, we will be posting regularly to highlight courses that may be useful during this time. Are […]
MRAA Expands Its Webinar Series for Boat Dealers
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas expanded its Ask the Expert series of live webinars for boat dealers to help them navigate decision-making in the coming weeks and months. “Today’s business environment leaves dealers with numerous critical questions — questions about caring for their employees and customers, […]
Responding to the Coronavirus: A Place to Start
Let’s face it: There’s no one here on Earth who is an expert on how to adjust your marine business for success in the face of this Coronavirus Pandemic. Frankly, none of us have been through this before – the “experts” included. But we all need to begin adapting to the changes taking place, whether […]
MRAA Launches COVID-19 Resources for Boat Dealers
In the first of a multi-step plan to support marine dealers with their response to the coronavirus and ensuing economic challenges, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has launched a webpage with resources for the industry to tap into. This page will be updated daily with new resources as they become available. “If you’re […]
MRAA Adds Valuable New Bronze Benefit
In order to share the value of its extensive library of online learning with more dealers, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has added a valuable new member benefit for all Bronze members. All current or newly enrolled Bronze Members will now have free access to one online course on MRAATraining.com per year. MRAATraining.com […]
Dealer to Dealer: March 2020
If you were to start a brand new dealership today, what would be your first priority for establishing a foundation for success? “The key to starting and maintaining any business begins with your people and their culture. You can be the best at what you do but without a strong team behind you, the long […]
Virginia Governor Signs Legislation to Strengthen Menhaden Conservation
Recreational fishing and boating groups applaud new bipartisan law Following vocal support from recreational fishermen, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bipartisan bill improving menhaden management in the Atlantic. The legislation transfers management authority of Atlantic menhaden—a small oily baitfish that feeds sportfish like striped bass—to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, which oversees every other […]
Great American Outdoors Act Introduced
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) members, including MRAA, lauded the Senate for introducing a bipartisan bill, the Great American Outdoors Act, that prioritizes the $20 billion maintenance backlog facing our public lands and waters and finally fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). It includes the Restore Our Parks Act (ROPA), which would help […]
