Salt Lake City, UT – March 11, 2024 – Lightspeed DMS LLC, the leading recreational dealer management software provider and a Brookfield portfolio company, today announced that Brian Provost has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Kris Denos. “We are excited to welcome Brian Provost to Lightspeed at this pivotal time in the company’s growth […]
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MRAA Sponsors She Moves Conference to Empower and Elevate Women
MINNEAPOLIS, March 8 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces its participation in, and sponsorship of the Associations North She Moves: Where Business Meet Brilliance conference. The inaugural event for the community of women within Associations North, the association for associations in the Midwest, is dedicated to empowering, elevating and unleashing the […]
Recreational Boating Industry Decries Advancement of Vessel Speed Rule
The recreational boating industry expressed disappointment with the decision to advance the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule and urges administration to consider economic impact and management alternatives.
MRAA Sponsors Soundings Trade Only Women’s Day Event on Avoiding Burnout
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) is proud to be a founding sponsor of the Soundings Trade Only AIM Women in the Industry event series, including the upcoming International Women’s Day Event: Avoiding Burnout.
Federal Trade Commission Anti-Fraud Rule Supported by Marine Industry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 – On Feb. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which gives the agency more tools to combat scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies. The MRAA, National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association submitted a comment to the FTC on Dec. […]
Comparion Insurance Agency Commits to Supporting MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Comparion Insurance Agency as a new Partner Member. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel the success of the marine industry. […]
Arizona House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Passes Boater Education Legislation
• Paves the Way for a Culture of Safe Boating in the Grand Canyon State Minneapolis, MN, February 15, 2024 – Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Arizona House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted 9-2 to pass H.B. 2149: Watercraft operation; minors; safety education. This marks the first step toward adopting boater education in the Grand Canyon […]
MRAA’s ‘Aimie’ Technology Earns Best Use of AI 2023 Neptune Award
MIAMI, February 15 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced that Aimie (AI for Marine Industry Education), its artificial intelligence-powered content delivery system for boat dealers, has earned the Best Use of AI 2023 Neptune Award. “It’s inspiring for the MRAA to receive a Neptune Award for Aimie because she delivers […]
MRAA Board Approves 2024 Advocacy Priorities
Minneapolis, February 14 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ (MRAA) Board of Directors recently approved its 2024 legislative and regulatory advocacy resolutions as recommended by the Advisory Council of Marine Associations (ACMA). The advisory council and its annual resolutions are an integral part of the MRAA’s advocacy efforts. ACMA was created to advise […]
Meet Nichole Wishart, MRAA Business Development Specialist
MINNEAPOLIS, January 30, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Nichole Wishart has joined the MRAA team as MRAA Business Development Specialist. “We are delighted to add Nichole’s unique talents and entrepreneurial acumen to the MRAA team,” says Allison Gruhn, Vice President of Business Development. “She possesses great leadership abilities […]
