• Chairman of MRAA Board Builds Relationship with Local Member of Congress FREEPORT, NEW YORK, September 9, 2024 – Strong’s Marine, a proud member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, was honored to host Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4) for a visit to their Freeport location on August 28, 2024. The visit provided a […]
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5 Benefits of Installing & FOLLOWING a Sales Process
Natural talent and abilities can only take you so far. All one has to do is look at some of the most elite athletes in sports. Talent can take some of them to all-star status. Hard work and additional effort, day in and day out, can then make an all-star into an all-pro or shape […]
Expanded Service Department Special Event Kicks Off Dealer Week 2024
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 4, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) today announced an exclusive Service Department Special Event, to be held at Dealer Week 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Designed to help dealership service departments outperform in a challenging market, this educational workshop has expanded from the inaugural service management offering in 2023. […]
MRAA Adds Freya Olsen to Growing Team
• Olsen assumes the newly created role of Senior Director of Engagement. MINNEAPOLIS, August 28, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has hired Freya Olsen as its Senior Director of Engagement, the association announced today. With nearly 20 years of marine industry-based association experience, Freya brings a wealth of proven expertise in […]
MRAA Educational Foundation Opens Call for 2024 Award Applications
The MRAA Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for its Annual Scholarships and the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Submissions are due Sept. 15, 2024.
Varatti Boats Commits to Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Varatti Boats, a previously existing Standard Partner of the MRAA, has elevated its commitment to the MRAA, becoming a Platinum Partner. Through Platinum Partner Membership, Varatti Boats provides significant support for the association while receiving increased marketing exposure, Dealer Week benefits, and the opportunity […]
Senators Manchin, Graham Introduce Legislation to Pause Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
MRAA Applauds Efforts by Senators Manchin and Graham introducing legislation to Protect Industry and Imperiled Wildlife.
7 Steps to Take to Conserve Cash
Developing and maintaining sufficient cash on hand during an economic slump is critical to keeping your dealership healthy. When revenue is lower than expected, leading dealerships balance revenue growth efforts with exploring and implementing cash conservation methods. Here are seven tips for conserving cash shared within an MRAA Ask the Expert webinar with Pat Kennedy […]
2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards Honor MRAA Certified Dealerships
MINNEAPOLIS, July 31 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that 126 unique Certified Dealerships, have been honored by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) as recipients of the 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s CSI Award winners,” says Stevie Cook, MRAA Certification Specialist. “Measuring […]
National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Concludes Successful Annual Conference in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, Minnesota – July 30, 2024 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC), hosted by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), wrapped up its annual conference Thursday, held at the charming Hotel Crosby in Stillwater, Minnesota. The meeting, which took place from July 22 to July 25, brings together industry leaders, association representatives, […]
