Inside New U.S. Transportation Bill and How it Affects Boat Dealers Leaders within both the recreational boating and fishing sectors believe these updates will strengthen what is already the world’s premier aquatic conversation and boating access program, while ● New language regarding the $1.2 million that funds the Sport Fish and Boating Partnership Council and […]
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Sound Off! Help Shape How Feds Classify Boating Occupations
Are YOU interested in having your voice heard when it comes to how the U.S. government classifies and tracks various occupations at your dealership? If so, please accept this invitation to join a special teleconference call this Wednesday, Dec. 9, to discuss updates to the “Standards of Occupational Classification,” a document currently being drafted and […]
Roy Finney, Jr. Named 2015 Duane Spader Scholarship Recipient
As part of its mission to create a strong and healthy boating industry, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is committed to offering training, education and professional development opportunities to its members and the entire marine dealer community. In 2004, the association launched the […]
Miami Boat Show Opposition Prompts Call for Support from National Marine Manufacturers Association
Dear Colleagues, We need your help! As many of you know, we are moving our Miami International Boat Show to its new home at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin for the 2016 show, February 11–15. In light of some of the press you may have seen, we can assure you, the boat show will […]
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Awarded $3,000 Scholarship
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has, for the second consecutive year, been awarded a $3,000 scholarship to train students for technical careers in the marine industry. Presented by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Educational Foundation, the scholarship was announced during an awards breakfast taking place in conjunction with the annual Marine Dealer Conference and […]
Melissa Danko Named 2015 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year
From left to right: Nancy Smith of Colorado Boat Center, Melissa Danko, Margaret Podlich — president of the Boat Owners Association of the United States, Nancy Cueroni — Executive Director of the National Marine Distributors Association and Marion Minor of Boating Industry. Melissa Danko, executive director of the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, has […]
Bob McCann Named Lead Consultant of MRAA Dealer Certification Program
Industry expert and boating enthusiast plans to make an immediate impact on MRAA’s certified dealership program. Bob McCann, recognized as a trailblazing marketer, innovative business development specialist and professional educator, has been named Lead Consultant of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program. “We are incredibly excited to have Bob […]
Nancy Smith of Colorado Boat Center Thanked for Time on MRAA Board
Nancy Smith, co-owner and vice president of Colorado Boat Center, with MRAA president Matt Gruhn (right) and board member Randy Wattenbarger, owner of Cleveland Boat Center, during this week’s MRAA annual meeting. Nancy will step down from the MRAA board after six years of tireless service and received a sweet jacket as a small token […]
MRAA Educational Foundation Sets $25,000 Fundraising Goal
CONTACT: Liz Walz; 315-692-4533; liz@mraa.com MRAA Educational Foundation Sets $25,000 Fundraising Goal MINNEAPOLIS, November 14, 2015 — The MRAA Educational Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation, has set a goal of raising $25,000 in 2015 to provide financial support for education, training and professional development in the recreational marine trades. The funds raised will be directed […]
MDCE names Best Ideas Finalists
CONTACT: Jonathan Sweet, 763-383-4419; jsweet@boatingindustry.com MDCE names Best Ideas finalists The four finalists for the Best Idea of the Year will offer insight on the marketing ideas that have worked to grow their dealerships in a panel discussion moderated by Boating Industry editor-in-chief Jonathan Sweet. The Dealer-to-Dealer: Best Ideas Panel will be 10:15-11:30 a.m., […]
