The House Committee on Natural Resources gave initial approval to H.R. 1335, or the “Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act” on April 30th. Introduced by Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the measure incorporates key provisions of the Morris-Deal Commission Report on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management. Congressman Young commented on the measure, stating […]
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House Passes Repeal of Death Tax
Recently, the House approved legislation to repeal the 40% federal tax on estates. H.R. 1105, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) passed the GOP controlled chamber by a vote of 240-179. In the Senate, Sen. Jon Thune (R-S.D.) is sponsoring a companion bill, as well as a successful amendment to the Senate’s 2016 budget. Although […]
Steve McClatchy Named MDCE Opening Keynote Speaker
MINNEAPOLIS, May 7, 2015 — Steve McClatchy, a premiere authority on leadership, performance and work/life engagement, has been named Opening Keynote presenter at the 2015 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in November. Author of the New York Times best-selling book, “Decide: Work Smarter, Reduce Your Stress & Lead by Example,” McClatchy uses high energy and […]
Retail Registrations for 2015 MDCE Up 77 Percent
Marine retailers across North America with the drive to be the best have committed to attending the 2015 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Nov. 15-18 in Orlando, Fla., in record numbers. The total number of marine retailers who have registered since MDCE registration opened on April 1 is 167, which breaks the all-time record set […]
What are the Advantages of Housing the MICD program on MRAATraining.com?
The MICD Program recognizes that in order for dealerships to want to become Certified, the process by which they go about earning the distinction must be as organized, easy-to-manage and painless as possible. That’s why MRAA has conveniently housed the entire Certification program, from start to finish, on MRAATraining.com/Certifications. Having the entire program available 24/7 online […]
MRAA Launches Online Marine Industry Directory
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has made it easier than ever for marine industry suppliers to increase visibility in the marine marketplace and for dealers and retailers to locate potential business partners by launching a new online business directory, mraaindustrydirectory.com. The MRAA Marine Industry Directory contains hundreds of complimentary company listings for MRAA […]
Certified Dealers: Enjoy Exclusive Benefits, Coverage Enhancements on Insurance
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 […]
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 […]
