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Explore a Brighter Future
This past summer, I took the most incredible vacation ever. We over-planned, over-packed and over-spent on a two-week road trip to Glacier National Park, where we explored the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever laid eyes on. The incredible memories and this park’s unpredicted rise to the No. 1 spot on our family’s list of favorite […]
Barletta Boat Company invests in MRAA programs
Bill and Kristin Fenech and Barletta Boat Company have continued their generous support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and its mission to provide tools, resources and educational programming to elevate today’s dealers. “It’s no secret that the dealerships are the lifeblood of this industry,” says Bill Fenech, President and Co-Owner of Barletta […]
MRAA History: A Year of Firsts
The 1987 MRAA Conference was deemed a success. The Caesars Palace welcomed a record-setting number of marine dealers, the first Woman of the Year was recognized, and the number of accessory exhibitors increased by 90% over the previous year.
Envision a brighter future
Envision. [en-vizh–uh n] verb. imagine as a future possibility; visualize When you close your eyes and envision your future, what do you see? Are those vivid pictures centered around your family? Perhaps on that dream vacation or in retirement? Do you imagine professional accomplishment like bountiful sales or a new location? Or are you dreaming of […]
MRAA History: “Change…for the better”
The theme of the 1985 MRAA Annual Conference was “Change… for the better.” If you could make one change to MRAA’s Annual Conference today, what would it be?
Committed Schools Support Workforce Development in the Marine Industry
Momentum Building: Four Schools in Three Weeks Obtain ABYC’s Marine Service Curriculum The American Boat & Yacht Council’s (ABYC) has announced that in this month of September, four schools have enrolled in their “Fundamentals of Marine Service Technology” curriculum program. The program was built to help secondary and post-secondary schools easily implement standards based marine […]
Brunswick and the MRAA Partner for Healthcare and Extended Service Contracts
Brunswick Corporation’s dealer services program, Brunswick Dealer Advantage (BDA), and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, have announced a partnership which will provide Brunswick marine dealers with access to healthcare options through MRAA Health, while providing MRAA dealers with access to extended service contract sales through Brunswick Product Protection. “MRAA and BDA are both […]
MRAA Seeks 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Applications
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has opened the nomination period for the 2nd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes marine retail professionals who have made fundamental, significant and sustained contributions to the marine industry. Last year, Don Galey, Galey’s Marine, Bakersfield, Calif., was named the first recipient of the award. […]
Regal & Nautique of Orlando Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Announces Major Building Expansion Plans
A crowd of more than 300 including key marine industry leaders and watersports VIPs and athletes recently gathered to celebrate and toast top-ranked boat dealer Regal & Nautique of Orlando’s 10th anniversary in Central Florida. The event was highlighted by the official announcement and grand unveiling of major new dealership building expansion plans slated for […]
