• Amendment Passes in the 2025-2026 Mass. State Budget The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association has once again secured funding for workforce development efforts in Massachusetts. The recently passed state budget as included $150,000 specifically to help bolster workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. These funds will be critical to […]
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MRAA Educational Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2025
Series of new scholarship programs seek to strengthen leadership and performance in the marine industry.
Marine Industry Gathers for NMTC Conference
• National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Hosts Annual Conference to Discuss Workforce Development, Advocacy, Marketing and More PORTLAND, MAINE, August 13, 2025 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) successfully concluded its annual conference, hosted July 21-24 by the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) at the Portland Harbor Hotel in Maine. The event brought together marine […]
Automaker Trade Group Pushes Department of Justice to Target State Auto-dealer Franchise Laws
• Implications for marine retailers — how the MRAA is fighting for you By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager In late May, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a powerful trade group representing automakers and suppliers, responded to a public comment request from the Department of Justice’s newly created Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force . This […]
Record High Fishing Participation Reached in 2024
57.9 million Americans went fishing in 2024, but churn continues to threaten long-term gains
How Manufacturers Can Keep a Better Pulse on Retail Realities
Now is the time to realign, rebuild trust, and use tools like MRAA’s Scorecard Program to spark honest conversations that protect both brand and dealer health.
Prepare for What’s Next at Dealer Week 2025
This year’s conference and expo will take place Dec. 7-10 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
Strategic Collaboration to Propel Boating Industry Growth
• NMMA & MRAA launch Market Expansion Advisory Group In response to a concerning slowdown in new boat sales and shifting consumer behavior, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and MRAA have joined forces to launch the Market Expansion Advisory Group. Beyond that, this collaborative initiative unites marketing leaders from across the marine industry — […]
Nautique Becomes First to Launch MRAA’s Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
Nautique Boats is the first brand to officially enroll in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ new Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program.
My Financing USA Advances to MRAA Education Champion
MRAA Partner News MINNEAPOLIS, July 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that My Financing USA has elevated its support of the marine industry by upgrading to an Education Champion partner. This advancement underscores My Financing USA’s deep commitment to dealer success, customer satisfaction and educational excellence within the recreational boating […]
