MRAA News
Seth Mattison Keynote Added to MDCE Awards Breakfast
Orlando — Workforce trends and generational dynamics are challenging boating industry professionals to rethink how they work in and lead their businesses. That’s why organizers of 2016 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo have added a third keynote address to the event’s educational agenda, hiring Seth Mattison – founder and Chief Movement Officer of FutureSight Labs […]
Member Spotlight: Reed’s Marine
It all started with what Tom Johnson calls a “mid-life crisis” back in 1971 when he and a business partner decided to buy a marina in southeast Wisconsin. After dedicating his entire life exclusively to boating, Tom has decided to officially retire. His successor, the grandson of Tom’s original business partner, has been known for […]
Sam Dantzler Selected to Deliver MDCE Closing Keynote
A veteran MDCE presenter who has received some of the conference’s highest ratings, Dantzler is a dealership consultant who moderates several 20 Groups and is the founder of Sam’s Watersports Dock — a virtual training portal for marine retailers. His keynote address, titled “Change: It’s the Only Option” and scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Moose Landing Marina Selected as Ranger Tugs Dealer
Moose Landing Marina, the largest on-water facility in the Lakes Region area, has been appointed as the dealer for Ranger Tugs in Maine. Built for strength and durability, Ranger Tugs offer maneuverability and seaworthiness in a well-equipped design. Built in the U.S. at the company’s factories in Kent and Monroe, Washington, Ranger Tugs offer eight […]
SkipperBud’s Expands Service Center in Lake Country
SkipperBud’s has responded to the growing needs of the boaters in Lake Country! SkipperBud’s is excited to announce the purchase an addi onal 10,000 sq. . service center located at 851 Silvernail Road, just a block south of the Pewaukee dealership. The new service center features six service bays, parts department, customer wai ng lounge […]
Captain Jack Stewart Earns Certified Yacht Broker Credential
Captain Jack Stewart, sales manager for Yarmouth Boat Yard, recently earned the esteemed status of Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB). The CPYB Certification is the mark of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America. To earn this designation, CPYB brokers must meet professional qualifications and successfully pass a stringent three-hour examination, testing their skills […]
Josh Linkner Named MDCE 2016 Opening Keynote Speaker
Glidecoat Signs New MRAA Partnership
Glidecoat, a leader in high performance products using Smart Surface Technology Nano-composite materials, has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas as a Partner Member. Glidecoat products were recently credited with helping set a world record, as the oldest all-female rowing team called the results seen during their 3,500 mile trek across the Atlantic […]
West Marine Launches Waterlife Station on Pandora Radio
West Marine’s Pandora station features an eclectic mix of music with broad appeal to people that enjoy recreating on and around the water — from a varied group of more than 100 popular artists that include Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffet, Sheryl Crow, The Eagles, Jack Johnson, Brad Paisley, Bob Marley, The Beach […]
