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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

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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

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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

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MRAA Launches All-New Continuous Certification

Program evolution replaces “Re-Certification” with exclusive educational curriculum. MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the launch of an exciting new evolution of the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program, known as Continuous Certification. This all-new Continuous Certification approach will replace what has historically been known as

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Priority One Financial Services Announces Website Launch

St. Petersburg, Florida – Priority One Financial Services, Inc., the industry’s oldest and largest F&I outsourcing provider, has announced the launch of its website for their Forest River Consumer Card Program. The Forest River Consumer Card is a revolving consumer credit card that can be used to purchase select merchandise

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Barletta Boat Company becomes newest MRAA Platinum Partner

MINNEAPOLIS – Barletta Boat Company, LLC, manufacturers of Barletta Pontoon Boats, an all-new entry into the pontoon segment of the marine industry, has become the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ newest Platinum Partner Member, the MRAA’s highest level of support.   “We are entering the marine business with an

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MRAA, Tiara Yachts and Tiara SPORT Partner on Dealer Development

HOLLAND, MICH. – Tiara Yachts, Tiara SPORT and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have partnered to help deliver their customers an incomparable and intensely satisfying ownership experience, through the introduction of the Tiara’s Flagship Dealer Program. Last week, at the same time that Tiara introduced its highly anticipated

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MRAA Delivers Dealer Development Presentation at IBEX

TAMPA – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas delivered an educational seminar at last week’s International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, highlighting methods that manufacturers and suppliers can use to create a competitive advantage through dealer development. Featuring MRAA’s Lead Dealer Certification Consultant Bob McCann as the instructor, MRAA shared

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Marine Connection Announces New Fort Lauderdale Location

Marine Connection, an award-winning $35M boat retailer with dealerships in West Palm Beach, Miami and Vero Beach, FL, announces plans to open a new sales and full service facility at 17 W. State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale this October, just in time for the opening of the Fort Lauderdale

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Marine Center of Indiana Joins Big Time Sports and Goes Solar

Marine Center of Indiana has completed the installation of over 110,000 square feet rooftop solar panels, which will cut down carbon emissions by 15,938 metric tons over the next twenty-five years. “The completion of this project is a great leap forward not only for my building and the environment, but

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