MRAA’s Board of Directors responds to member concerns related to the escalating costs of Boats Group’s online marketplaces.
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5 New Partner Members Join the MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS, March 31, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces five new Partner Members — Gtechniq Marine, Lahzo, Mannix Marketing, TruVideo and Shore Hitch — joined the association recently. Through Partner Membership, marine manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers showcase their dedication to the industry’s growth and success. By aligning with MRAA’s […]
MRAA Participates in Small Business Legislative Council Fly-in
• MRAA Government Relations Team Meets with White House and Congressional Leadership WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Government Relations Team recently participated in the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) fly-in in Washington to discuss small business issues impacting recreational boat dealers and potential regulatory hurdles in the […]
Volvo Penta & MRAA Partner in Dealer Development, Training
• New initiative designed to equip dealers with expertise & tools to enhance service departments and drive business growth Volvo Penta is working together with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) to increase its education offerings beyond Volvo Penta’s already robust library of trainings to help dealerships develop additional competencies. The collaboration starts […]
Ascent Dealer Services, BH-USA Newest MRAA Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS, February 28, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Ascent Dealer Services and BH-USA as its newest Partner Members. Through Partner Membership, marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers demonstrate their commitment to supporting the growth and success of the marine industry. By aligning their brands with the […]
MRAA Announces 2025 Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 21, 2025) – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Joe Lewis as Chairman and four new additions to its board of directors. Lewis of Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina in Mount Dora, Florida, is the longest serving board member, having been on the MRAA Board since 2009. He previously served […]
MRAA Introduces AI-powered Content Delivery
Updated Jan. 15, 2025 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas introduced a marine sector AI solution that will revolutionize how MRAA Members can find answers to their most pressing challenges and opportunities — and will do so faster than ever before. Introduced Tuesday at Dealer Week as part of MRAA President Matt Gruhn’s state of […]
MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference & Expo Continues its Momentum
• 4-Day Marine Event In Orlando Features Largest Expo Hall Ever MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 19 – More than 1,400 marine industry professionals participated in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) 2024 Dealer Week Conference and Expo, held Dec. 8-11 in Orlando, Fla., through either in-person attendance or Dealer Week Online. The in-person event featured […]
MRAA Introduces Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
The dealer-manufacturer relationship provides a critical link in the customer experience; MRAA’s Scorecard Program fosters meaningful conversations between the parties. ORLANDO – December 9, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the introduction of the marine industry’s first-ever Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program. Designed to improve the customer experience by fostering meaningful conversations […]