Earlier this month, the Senate passed U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization legislation. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1129). The bill is a priority for the recreational boating industry as it includes provisions regarding boating safety, boat registrations, and environmental protections. Speaking on the importance of the Coast Guard reauthorization, Senate President Mitch […]
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Member Spotlight: Patrick Green
As a young professional in the boating world, he understands the importance of continuous improvement. Since his first job, Patrick Green has grown as a professional at some of the industry’s most reputable organizations. Read on to learn more about how Patrick navigates the workplace in order to create a positive work culture. Q: How […]
RaftUp Technologies, Inc. Signs on in Support of the MRAA
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is pleased to announce that RaftUp, an applications and software company, has signed on to support the association at the Partner level. RaftUp is a software development company that provides technical solutions that increase safety and social utility for boaters, recreational businesses, public safety agencies, and outdoor enthusiasts. […]
The Most Important Tool in Your Leadership Toolbox
Equip. [ih-kwip] verb. to provide appropriate provisions, resources, and preparations for performance or action. A lot can be learned about leadership in the dojo. To be a world class martial artist, you must be equipped with flexibility. Among other things, it allows you to deliver a devastating and lightning-fast kick to your opponent’s head. That’s […]
Grow Boating and MRAA to Launch First-Time Boat Buyer Courses
As part of an expanding educational partnership, Grow Boating and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are excited to announce a three part series of e-learning courses titled: Grow Your Dealership with First-Time Boat Buyers. The purpose of the series is to put education, tools and resources in the hands of marine retailers and […]
RBFF Launches “Take Me Fishing” License & Boat Registration Widget
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation has launched the Take Me Fishing Fishing License & Boat Registration widget to bring fishing license and boat registration information to consumers on any site the widget is added to. This free tool can be embedded directly on marina, boatyard or any stakeholder website, to help customers and potential […]
ORR Releases Video Highlighting Recreation Industry’s Economic Impact
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable issued a video this month reviewing the release of the first-ever report on the outdoor industry’s economic impact, known as the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA). Click here to watch the video. The ORSA report, produced by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis was officially announced during a Capitol […]
Give Yourself the Authority
Empower. [em-pou-er] verb. to give (someone) the authority or power to do something. Make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights. In our business world today, where leadership and management courses, consultancies, books and countless other resources constitute a multi-million-dollar business, we can easily be led to believe […]
Marine Products Corporation Ranked on Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies List
Nashville, Georgia – Marine Products Corporation (MPC – parent company of Chaparral and Robalo Boats), a leading designer and premier manufacturer of fiberglass boats, is pleased to announce that it is listed among Fortune Magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the nation in 2018. The top 100 performers were ranked according to growth in revenues, […]
Grow Boating and MRAA expand educational partnership
Grow Boating Inc. and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are renewing and expanding their education partnership, which began in 2017, the two organizations announced today. Under the new terms of this relationship, Grow Boating and MRAA are developing marine dealer education and training to be offered online and at the Marine Dealer Conference […]
