The MRAA recently released its Annual Impact Report, which provides an overview of everything the association did in 2023 to support boat dealers and the marine industry.
MRAA News
Help Customers Prepare for Boating Season
• Discover Boating content helps new boat owners navigate the next steps as they prepare for their first boating season Throughout March, Discover Boating, powered by MRAA and NMMA, shared timely content connecting key holidays with boating. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Discover Boating’s website and social media channels featured “Women Making Waves” in […]
4 New Partner Members Join MRAA in March
The MRAA announces the addition of Chekkit, Eco-Sources USA, J.D. Power, and Skylon Sports as its newest Partner Members.
New Safe Boating Video Series
• Discover Boating, Progressive Insurance® partner to launch third installment of ‘Top Safe Boating Tips’ Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance, is launching its third safety video series titled “Top Safe Boating Tips” this month. The five-part series covers crucial safety topics that all boaters need to be aware of for […]
MRAA’s Liz Keener Named to Boating Industry’s 40 Under 40
MINNEAPOLIS, DATE – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) is proud to announce that Liz Keener, Director of Dealership Development, has been honored by Boating Industry magazine as one of its 40 Under 40 list of young professionals within the marine industry. “Being named one of Boating Industry’s 40 Under 40 is a […]
Relentless Dealer Services Upgrades to Platinum Partner
Relentless Dealer Services has upgraded their membership level from Standard Partner Member to Platinum Partner Member with the MRAA.
RBFF Awards 2024 State R3 Program Grants to 7 Programs in 7 States
• More than half a million dollars will fund efforts to increase fishing and boating participation ALEXANDRIA, VA (March 18, 2024) – Through its State R3 Program Grants, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has awarded funds to seven programs in seven states. Now in its tenth year, the State R3 Program Grants’ goal is to […]
Arizona House of Representatives Passes Boater Education Legislation Overwhelming Support Moves the Bill to the Senate
Minneapolis, MN, March 13, 2024 – On Monday, March 4th, the Arizona House of Representatives voted to pass H.B. 2149: watercraft operation; minors; safety education, in a 40-17 vote. Favorable passage out of the House now sends this piece of legislation to the Senate, where it must also move through the Committee process and ultimately […]
Lightspeed DMS Appoints Brian Provost President & CEO
Salt Lake City, UT – March 11, 2024 – Lightspeed DMS LLC, the leading recreational dealer management software provider and a Brookfield portfolio company, today announced that Brian Provost has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Kris Denos. “We are excited to welcome Brian Provost to Lightspeed at this pivotal time in the company’s growth […]
Engaging New Boaters
• DiscoverBoating.com’s February Content Engages New Boaters In February, Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, featured timely content that provides helpful tips and resources for new and existing boaters. February content included spotlighting Black-owned businesses in the marine industry in celebration of Black History Month. In addition to this article, Discover Boating featured these individuals throughout […]
