Federal Elections Committee grants final approval to merger of MRAA and NMMA political action committees WASHINGTON, DC — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the National Marine Manufacturers Association have merged their political action committees to form one voice for recreational boating on Capitol Hill. BoatPAC, the recreational boating industry’s political action committee, […]
MRAA News
Popular Digital Marketing Master Series Returns for Third Year
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and ARI Network Services (ARI) have extended their partnership and for a third consecutive year will offer MRAA members a popular series of cutting edge marketing webinars throughout 2016. Approximately eight webinars, each designed to compliment marketing efforts of all budgets, will take place during the year and […]
Five Things YOU Can Do in 2016 to Overcome the Technician Shortage
This Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Special Presentation is designed to explore solutions for overcoming the technician shortage both as an industry and in your individual business. Here are five ideas you can begin exploring today. Stay in close communication with your existing techs. Not only are they an excellent source of leads for […]
KPA Client Alert – OSHA Fines Are Set to Increase 75-80%
KPA Client Alert – OSHA Fines Are Set to Increase 75-80% In a deal to avoid a default on the nation’s debt, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was signed into law on November 2nd. The law included a provision that will bring OSHA fines in line with inflation over the past 25 years. Serious […]
Attendance Growth, Sold Out Expo Hall Mark 2015 MDCE
Boating industry’s premier educational conference featured three days of professional development
ARI Schedules Next Edition of HelpForce Live! Webinar Series for Marine Dealers
ARI Schedules Next Edition of HelpForce Live! Webinar Series for Marine Dealers, January 12, 2016 Charting Your 2016 Digital Marketing Game Plan Dealers can join ARI’s Director of Digital Marketing, Bill Wagner, and ARI’s Content Marketing Producer, Jessica Lee, for this information-packed session to learn how to build a digital strategy that works. Following […]
New Sales Tax Law Gives NJ Boating Industry Big Boost
Via the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ): The recreational boating industry in New Jersey was given a big boost this month when Governor Christie signed a new sales tax bill into law. The bill provides a partial exemption and maximum sales and use tax imposition amount for boats and vessels, as well as […]
MRAA Named 2015 Association of the Year by MSAE
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has been selected from a distinguished field of nominees and recently named the “2015 Association of the Year” by the Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE). The award was presented during MSAE’s annual leadership conference in St. Cloud. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Minneapolis, the MRAA […]
Coast Guard Bill Placed on Senate Calendar
Coast Guard Bill Placed on Senate Calendar Notable contents affecting U.S. boat dealers include $1.5 million for the National Recreational Boating Survey and reauthorization of the Sportfish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act. Additionally, the bill’s contents direct the Coast Guard to begin developing a model for a national recreational vessel training curriculum and education […]
How You Can Support the Miami International Boat Show
How You Can Support the Miami International Boat Show You’ve likely been following the developments and challenges surrounding the Miami International Boat Show, one of the most significant and influential shows in our industry, and celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2016. Most recently, MiamiDade County delayed a vote on issuing a key permit for the […]
