Last summer the Canadian government levied a 10 percent tariffs on U.S.-built boats, causing severe disruptions for US boat builders and their Canadian dealers. According to the Government of Canada, effective April 30, 2019, all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. recreational boats entering Canada have been removed, marking the most positive development for our industry since […]
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MRAA Member Testifies in Support of Minnesota Recreation Office
On Monday, May 6th MRAA member John Wooden of River Valley Marine testified in the Minnesota House of Representatives Government Operations Committee in support of HF 2864, a bill that will create a Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office. Wooden highlighted the economic impact of boating and other forms of recreation in the state, citing a report […]
Continuous Certification Launches Employee Satisfaction Survey Process
As seasonal dealerships are ramping up for their peak season, the Continuous Certification program has kicked off Employee Satisfaction Survey season. Dealers in the Continuous Certification program recently received links to their Employee Satisfaction Surveys (ESS). The ESS process allows dealers to survey their employees anonymously to get a clearer view of the culture within […]
Soundings Trade Only Named Dealer Week Official Media Partner
Industry media leader to provide livestream interviews from 2019 event. Dealer Week, the all-new MRAA Conference and Expo, has named Soundings Trade Only as its Official Media Partner. The organizations have begun collaborating on an all-new livestream video experience to be broadcast from Dealer Week 2019, as well as an expansive marketing and advertising campaign […]
120 Marine Dealerships Completed Continuous Certification Program in Inaugural Year
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is pleased to announce that more than 120 marine dealerships completed the inaugural year of the association’s Continuous Certification program. The all-new Continuous Certification program was launched January 2018 as a powerful revamp to the previous “Re-Certification” process. The new program was built specifically for Certified Dealers and […]
MRAA Joins Center for Sportfishing Policy Membership
The Marine Retailers Associations is honored to announce that the association has joined the Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP) membership. We look forward to supporting CSP and working together to maximize opportunity for saltwater recreational anglers and the industry, as a whole. “MRAA has always recognized the significance of recreational saltwater fishing to the marine […]
Lake Union Sea Ray Changes Name to Union Marine
Seattle, WA: Lake Union Sea Ray announced today that its name will change to Union Marine effectively immediately. At the same time, the company unveiled a new identity and website at www.unionmarine.com. The new site prominently features the company’s inventory sales & service departments at their three locations in Seattle, Fife & Bellingham. The […]
Time is Running Out: Tell the EPA to Stop Year-Round Sales of E15!
The EPA recently announced their plan to move forward with year-round sales of E15 – putting millions of Americans at risk. Year-round E15 fuel sales are dangerous for anyone who operates machinery with small engines – including boats, chainsaws, and lawnmowers – because most don’t know the damage it causes or that it’s federally […]
Minnesota Office of Outdoor Recreation Close to Becoming Reality
MRAA and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable are working to establish outdoor recreation offices in state capitols around the country, and they are close to crossing the finish line in Minnesota. Legislation to create a state level government office in charge of promoting and advancing outdoor recreation has been introduced by Representative Jim Davnie (HF 2220) […]
Boating Industry Representatives Testify at EPA Hearing on Year-Round E15 Sales
On March 29th, the Environmental Protection Agency held a public field hearing on its proposed rule to lift the restriction on summertime sales of gasoline with 15 percent ethanol (E15). Many in the recreational marine industry has long opposed increasing the volume of ethanol in the fuel supply, and are weighing all options to thwart […]
