At annual IBEX conference, Soundings Trade Only magazine recognized Correct Craft (in a tie with Brunswick) as the most innovative company in the marine industry at the IBEX Industry Breakfast. The company was recognized for its innovative technology, culture, learning environment and M&A strategy. Soundings Trade Only acknowledges companies using innovation in different ways […]
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Bipartisan Conservation Bill and Working Waterfront Bills Advance Though U.S. House Committee
On September 25, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources passed the bipartisan National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnership Act (H.R. 1747), introduced by Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), which would authorize public-private partnership programs to conserve fish habitats across the United States. Specifically, this bill would fund dam removals, […]
BoatPAC Breaks 2019 Record, 100% of MRAA Board Contributes
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) joint political action committee, BoatPAC, had its highest single-year fundraising total, raising over $252,000 from 392 unique donors. This is up from the $202,000 raised by 348 unique donors in 2018. BoatPAC has contributed over $190,000 to pro-boating champions this election […]
Dealer Week Announces First 10×10 Series Speakers
Event will feature 10 short educational talks from thought leaders both inside and outside the industry. Dealer Week just added three new speakers, among the most respected voices in the marine industry, to the already impressive lineup of presenters at this year’s event. These speakers will be featured as part of the event’s 10×10 Series, […]
Confirming what we know: Recreational boating a major contributor to economic activity
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released data proving what we already knew: recreational boating is a major generator of economic activity across the nation. Outdoor recreation generates $778 billion in gross annual input, or 2.2 percent of annual U.S. GDP, while supporting 5.2 million jobs. This makes the industry larger than […]
Hagedorn and Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Vocational and Skilled Workforce
Last week, members of the MRAA team had the chance to discuss the bill with Congressman Jim Hagedorn. Today, Congressmen Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Ron Estes (KS-04) and Paul Mitchell (MI-10) introduced the “American Workforce Empowerment Act,” a bipartisan solution to address the growing shortage of skilled workers to fill job openings […]
MRAA Launches Marine Retail Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Period
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has opened the nomination period for the 3rd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes marine retail professionals who have made fundamental, significant and sustained contributions to the marine industry. Applications are due October 18th, 2019. Last year, Gary Briggs of Wayzata Marine, Wayzata, Minn., was […]
MRAA Promotes Dealer’s Voice on Capitol Hill
The MRAA Advocacy team is hard at work for you. Newly appointed MRAA Government Relations Manager, Adam Fortier-Brown is working with members of Congress to address concerns with improving E15 labeling, and strengthening the U.S. labor force and the trades. To do this, he met with members on both sides of the aisle in the […]
MRAA meets with NOAA about Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary expansion
Our MRAA advocacy team met with members of NOAA to discuss the agency’s proposal to expand the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary, found here. The team will continue to engage with NOAA to ensure that the dealer’s voice is heard and considered through this process. Locations for public comment begin at 6PM EST at the below […]
Prepare for the Next Recession – Online and In-Person
We’re often asked whether we have tools to help dealers survive the next recession. The answer is “yes.” It’s impossible to know when the next recession will arrive; however, as anyone who experienced the last downturn will attest, you’d be crazy not to be prepared when it does. To help with that process, MRAA has […]
