The Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program has added a new benefit exclusively for Certified Dealerships. Participants at any level of the MICD Program are entitled to exceptional business insurance coverage through CNA, the exclusively endorsed insurance company of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. CNA has partnered with Norman-Spencer Marine Insurance, MRAA’s exclusively endorsed […]
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MRAA Identifies Legislative Priorities for 2015
MRAA Identifies Legislative Priorities for 2015 “Take action to be an advocate and supporter of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund to ensure its continued vitality and success as a “user pays, public benefits” program, as it is one of the most important programs in the nation for fisheries management, conservation, boating safety, angler and […]
MRAA Hires Public Policy Manager
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today announced the hiring of William Higgins as MRAA public policy manager. Higgins assumed the role in mid-February and now serves as MRAA’s chief lobbyist, representing boat dealers in all legislative and regulatory issues and ensuring that MRAA members and boat dealers in general have a voice where […]
MRAA Names Certification Development Manager to Help Grow MICD Program
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has brought Gerald “Jerry” Lofberg on board as its Certification development manager to oversee recruitment of new participants in the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program. In his role, Lofberg will reach out to marine retailers on a regular basis, talking to them about the incredible value that the […]
Registration Opens for Newly Redesigned MDCE
Today, organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo kick off the grand opening of registration with a brand new marketing campaign. MDCE 2015 is scheduled to take place Nov. 15-18 at the Orange County Convention Center and Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The fresh look for MDCE includes an updated logo and all […]
Dealership Certification Goes Virtual
With the goal of streamlining the Certification process for North American marine retailers, the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program recently launched a virtual Certification platform housed on MRAATraining.com that dealers can use to complete the entire program. Inside the system, MRAATraining.com/Certifications, dealers will find all the tools they need to get Certified. They can download […]
How Does Attending ABC 2015 Help Strengthen My Influence as a Certified Dealer?
Much of what impacts boating originates in our nation’s capital. That’s where influencers sit and decisions are made. As a Certified Dealer, you have an authoritative, respected voice in our industry, and that voice should be heard in Washington. Guarantee you have a voice at the table and attend the 2015 American Boating Congress May […]
MRAA Named First Mate Sponsor of 2015 American Boating Congress
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has signed on as a First Mate level sponsor of this year’s American Boating Congress. The boating industry’s annual legislative and political conference, ABC 2015 takes place May 11-13 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. In each of the last three years, MRAA has escalated its support […]
Grow Boating Inc. Transfers MICD Program Ownership to MRAA
Grow Boating Inc. has transferred ownership of the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. As full owner of the MICD Program, MRAA is responsible for every aspect of managing, operating, marketing and promoting the program for dealers, including conducting dealer Certification reviews and consultations. The MICD Program was […]
Get Ready For Boating Season With MRAATraining.com
As part of its quest to support marine industry growth through education, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas recently uploaded six educational sessions filmed at last year’s Marine Dealer Conference & Expo to MRAATraining.com. The videos offer powerful new insights to help marine retailers prepare their team for the boating season ahead. The MRAA […]
