Earlier this month, more than 250 representatives of the recreational boating industry met in Washington DC to discuss the industry’s most important policy issues with members of the US House of Representatives and Senate. The American Boating Congress (ABC), the marine industry’s premier political and legislative event produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and […]
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Member Spotlight: Adrian Spiker II
As natural leader with the drive for continuous improvement, Adrian Spiker, of Deep Creek Marina, continues to learn and improve the marina he owns and operates in in McHenry, MD. Q: How did you get started in the boating industry? Spiker: My mother had a 10% interest in a marina here on Deep Creek Lake […]
Secretary Zinke Proposes Expansion of Fishing Access At National Wildlife Refuges
Continuing his efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced yesterday a proposal to open more than 248,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 30 national wildlife refuges. Opportunities include places like Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois and Wisconsin, and deer hunting in […]
The Rest of the Story
A question from the MRAA Employee Satisfaction Survey that often receives low scores is: “I am compensated fairly for the work I perform.” You’re probably not surprised by this. But did you know that dealerships that hold regularly scheduled performance reviews tend to have higher scores on this question because they address this issue in […]
Cultivating Communities
Imagine walking into a room full of friends who share your best interests and are confident that you are invested in their best interests. What does that feel like? I liken it to walking into a room full of trust, learning and support. That is the feeling I had when I walked into the Sunset […]
Say YES to Amendment 43 – Limited 2018 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season
NOAA Fisheries is considering new regulations that would open the door for a 2018 limited season for red snapper in the South Atlantic. Called Amendment 43, it would allow recreational anglers to harvest one red snapper per person per day. Fishing would be allowed on weekends only and the season start and end dates would be […]
Industry Gathers in DC for American Boating Congress
Starting today, MRAA and other representatives of the recreational boating industry will convene in Washington DC for the annual American Boating Congress. ABC is the industry’s primary political and legislative gathering, where all sectors of recreational boating work for three full days to present a unified front to congress on the critical issues impacting our […]
MRAA, NMMA, RIMTA publish Guide to Growing the Workforce
Marine industry guide seeks to serve as a roadmap for empowering employers. Today, as the result of a yearlong collaborative effort, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association announce the release of “10+1 Strategy: A Marine Industry Guide to Growing the Workforce.” Endorsed […]
32 Ways You Can Beat the Workforce Crisis
The workforce challenges we face can be debilitating. One day, we hire a rockstar to fill that critically important position, and all is right in the universe. The next day, we’re blindsided by the loss of a key employee, and we find ourselves reaching for the Tums. When will it end? The honest truth is […]
MRAA Welcomes Liz Keener as Education Specialist
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the hiring of Liz Keener as the association’s new Education Specialist. Keener has been involved in the boating industry for more than seven years, attending her first Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in 2010. While most recently serving as the communications and digital services specialist at […]
