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MRAA History: Supporters
We can count more than a dozen organizations that were supporting MRAA and its Annual Conference way back when that continue to support us today. That list of leading members has grown tremendously, but our appreciation remains the same.
MRAA and Boating Ontario Join Forces to Extend Reach
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and Canadian counterpart Boating Ontario have launched a collaborative effort to expand the delivery of resources and tools across borders. In 2011, the MRAA Board of Directors voted to change the MRAA bylaws in efforts to provide more opportunities to Canadian members. First, by changing the name of […]
Resources for Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
From natural occurrences (much like the Hurricanes headed towards shore) to the “freak” events that take you off guard, we never know when disaster is going to hit and put your business in danger. The MRAA team felt the time was right to offer a few resources that can help you prepare or recover after […]
Hi, I Have Tattoos
Hello, my name is Nikki and I have tattoos. As an elder millennial, it was almost a rite of passage to get my first tattoo in 2002 at 18 years old and I have clear memories from each experience that has left permanent ink on my skin. In my most recent tattoo experience, I was […]
Chaparral And Robalo Boats Celebrate Top Dealers
Chaparral and Robalo Boats honored its top dealers and sales professionals from around the globe for the 2018 model year at their 2019 Annual Dealer Conference meeting held at the Ritz – Carlton, Lake Oconee, GA. Top Domestic Dealer Award Winners: Chaparral: The Boat Rack, Sherrills Ford, NC Premier 54 Motorsports, Osage Beach, MO Waterfront […]
Congressional Boating Caucus Highlights Workforce Issues on Capitol Hill
On September 5th, MRAA, NMMA, and BoatUS hosted several representatives of state marine trades associations including Wendy Mackie if the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, Peter Schrappen of Northwest Marine Trade Association, Randall Lyons of the Massachusetts Marine Trade Association, and Susan Zellers of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland for the purpose of a […]
Congress To Tackle Harmful Algae Blooms
Last Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on dangerous algae blooms. Florida is currently facing an unprecedented algae event, but a number of other states are experiencing harmful algae blooms and the problem continues to grow. The negative impact that toxic algae blooms have on the recreational boating community […]
Be the Change: Tell your Senators to Support the Modern Fish Act
Thanks to your efforts, the House has passed HR 200, which includes Modern Fish Act provisions. This is a bipartisan step towards advancing recreational fishing policy. Your letters made the difference! It is now time for the U.S. Senate to take up and pass the Modern Fish Act (S. 1520). It is imperative that you […]
Partnership Key to Barletta Pontoon Boats Dealer Meeting
On August 14, partner dealerships and prospects from around North America descended on Elkhart, IN to attend the inaugural Barletta Pontoon Boat Dealer Meeting and feel, first-hand, what all the “buzz” was about; a focus on innovation, quality, and partnership. While maintaining an informal “feel”, the meeting offered some structure including product training, pricing and […]
