Author: MRAA

DockMaster Supports MRAA at the Partner Level

DockMaster, a complete marina and marine management software system provider, has made a commitment to supporting the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas by becoming the newest Partner member. “MRAA welcomes DockMaster into our influential group of Partner members,” says Allison Gruhn, MRAA Director of Business Development. “We are thrilled for the opportunity to partner […]

ACMA Releases Annual Policy Resolutions

The Advisory Council of Marine Associations has released its annual list of policy resolutions. ACMA is comprised of associations in the recreational marine industries, state and regional marine trade associations, and other interested parties. The group serves as a sounding board for MRAA’s legislative priorities and the recreational boating industry at large. During a meeting […]

MRAA, Industry Calls for Creation of Outdoor Recreation Offices in All 50 States

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, of which MRAA is a member, last week called for governors in all 50 states to establish an Outdoor Recreation (OREC) Office and reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively with state leaders to advance outdoor recreation priorities across the country.  This call follows last week’s National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, […]

Key Senate Committee Approves Modern Fish Act

Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, commonly referred to as the Modern Fish Act. This legislation calls for critically important updates to the oversight of federal fisheries, including adding more tools to the management toolbox, improving data collection techniques, […]

MDCE 2018 Issues Call for Presentations

Organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo are seeking educational session proposals from potential speakers for the 2018 conference, which will take place Dec. 9-12 in Orlando, Fla. Each year, MDCE show producers strive to build an educational event that gives dealership owners, managers and employees the tools and insight to improve their performance […]

OEM Boat Show support is only the tip of the iceberg

The take away from another Miami Boat Show is always the amazing amount of manufacturer’s support for their dealers at the show to guarantee their brands are well represented in front of world’s largest boating audience. Major financial investments with impressive displays and reinforced staffing. I took particular note of the investment because of the […]

Secretary Zinke announces $60 million to promote fishing and boating and $14 million to BIG

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced a $60 million cooperative agreement with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to help retain and recruit recreational anglers and boaters of all ages. Zinke is also announcing $14 million in Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG), which support water-related outdoor recreation and tourism by […]

Changes to California’s Prop 65 are Coming

WASHINGTON, DC, – The National Marine Manufacturers Association recently released a white paper updating their members on the upcoming changes to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, also known as Proposition 65. While the primary obligation for complying with the law falls on the manufacturer, changes to the law that shift more responsibility […]

MRAA, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcome Government Recognition of Industry as GDP Contributor

Inaugural Report Highlights Economic Influence of Outdoor Recreation Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today applauded the release of the first-ever government report recognizing the outdoor recreation industry as a significant economic contributor to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Released by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)—the government […]