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Yarmouth Boat Yard Becomes Dealer for Cutwater Boats
Yarmouth, Maine — New boat offerings at Yarmouth Boat Yard have grown once again. The dealership recently signed on to become a dealer for Cutwater Boats. Cutwater Boats produces four models, each a contemporary interpretation of the classic downeast style, offering exceptional interior volume, a long list of standard features, and a revolutionary new […]
MRAA to Host Second Annual Opening Night Awards Celebration
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it will host the second annual Opening Night Awards Celebration at the upcoming Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. The MRAA Awards Celebration will shine a spotlight on marine industry workforce efforts, showcasing a series of awards and scholarships to be presented by both the MRAA […]
MRAA History: Panel Dicussions
Panel discussion have been a hallmark of MRAA’s Annual Conference throughout the years. This two-tiered panel tackled the problems of the day through these dealer experts.
Track customer experiences at your dealership
It’s been 19 years since Joseph Pine and James Gilmore authored their groundbreaking book, “The Experience Economy,” which boldly predicted that “future economic growth lies in the value of experiences and transformations — goods and services are no longer enough.” Whether Pine and Gilmore were premature in their prediction or it’s simply that their insight […]
Outdoor Recreation Reps Discuss Growth and Enhancement with U.S. Agriculture Dept Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) leaders met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steven Censky to discuss the essential role played by the Department – notably the USDA Forest Service – in providing diverse and high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities and growing the outdoor recreation economy, especially in rural communities. The Forest Service provides a wide […]
Barletta Pontoon Boats to Host Open House/Dealer Meeting
Bristol, IN — Barletta Pontoon Boats, located in Bristol, IN, is pleased to announce the dates for its inaugural Open House/Dealer Meeting. The Open House will take place the week of August 6-10, 2018. The official dealer meeting will take place August 14-16th. The Open House will be hosted at the Barletta Pontoon Boat manufacturing […]
Dealer to Dealer: July
In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge leaders are facing today? There are “co-biggest” problems. 1) PreK-12 education – current model is not developing an employable product. There is excessive remedial work required whether by the post-secondary degree programs or employers. 2) Workers Comp /Health insurance – the cost continues to rise at an […]
Congressional Boating Caucus Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on Ethanol Labeling
On Thursday, the Congressional Boating Caucus and the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus hosted a panel discussion on why Congress needs to pass the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018 – bipartisan legislation that would more clearly label harmful and corrosive E15 ethanol blended gasoline at pumps across the country and better protect engines in […]
Recreational Boating Industry Welcomes President Trump’s Executive Order on Workforce Development
Last Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to prioritize and expand workforce development, which seeks to create and fill American jobs with American workers. The boating industry stands ready to hire a new generation of workers into stable, well-paying careers, and the recreation has worked closely with the administration and lawmakers to provide […]
