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Grow Boating and MRAA unveil MDCE educational partnership
The two organizations are working together to help dealers navigate a changing marketplace. MINNEAPOLIS — Grow Boating Inc. and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are partnering to provide training and education at the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, to be held Dec. 10-13 in Orlando, organizers announced today. During the Grow Boating […]
James Cunningham to Emcee MRAA Awards Program
MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the MRAA Educational Foundation announced today that they have engaged James Cunningham as the event emcee for the MRAA’s 2017 Opening Night Awards Celebration. Cunningham, who has hosted and performed at numerous events for clients including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, McDonald’s, Walmart, and more, has also […]
MRAA Now Taking Applications for Fully Funded MDCE Scholarships
Attend MDCE, at no cost, thanks to partnership with Soundings Trade Only. MINNEAPOLIS — In partnership with Soundings Trade Only, the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will offer scholarships for three dealers to attend the three-day educational event, to be held Dec. 10-13 in Orlando. “We are honored to partner with the MDCE to […]
Young Leaders Advisory Council Seeks Applications
Be a voice in the Marine Industry by applying or nominating young leaders to join for 2017 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.— The Marine Retailers Asosciation of the America’s is currently accepting applications and nominations for its Young Leaders Advisory Council through November 3, 2017. The mission of the MRAA is to support and grow the marine industry, […]
Taking on Dealers’ Challenge, Part Two
Certified Dealers challenged us to make Recertification as valuable for them as Certification. So, we’ve spent the past year formulating a plan for how to do that and gaining industry insight into our plan. Read more about how we went about that in my last blog: Time for a Professional Change. Now, we’re focused on […]
Spring Brook Marina- Letter From the Thorpe Family
Jim Thorpe and family, of Spring Brook Marine sent a letter to friends and business partners announcing the sale of their family business. Spring Brook Marina is a longtime MRAA member and Jim served on the MRAA board for 17 years. TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: In 1960, when my mother, father, and myself put […]
MRAA Introduces Certification Program at SeaArk Boats Dealer Meeting
Monticello, ARK. – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas participated at the SeaArk Boats dealer meeting last week, presenting opportunities for dealership growth and success through the Marine Industry Certified Dealership. At the meeting, MRAA Lead Certification Consultant Bob McCann presented twice to the dealers in attendance, offering them insight into a proven path […]
Forest River joins MRAA as Platinum Member
Forest River Marine, makers of Berkshire, South Bay and Trifecta pontoons has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the highest level as a Platinum Partner Member. “We believe in the importance of a strong and effective dealer body,” says Tom McCuddy, General Manager of Forest River Marine. “We are proud to […]
MRAA to Host Opening Night Awards Celebration
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it will host an 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 and the […]
