The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service gave recreational boaters and anglers good news May 9 when it announced program competitive grants totaling $14.27 million to 10 states and Washington, D.C. from the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. The Service also will provide $2.48 million to 27 states willing to match smaller, non-competitive grants. These funds […]
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MRAA Resource Center: Put $3K Back in Your Pocket
If you seek educational information at the touch of a button, look no further than the MRAA Resource Center. This online portal is an excellent place to soak up information on a variety of topics, ranging from financial management advice to sales and marketing suggestions. Access to the Resource Center is included in your MRAA […]
Attend MDCE… For FREE!
During the month of May, MRAA is offering dealers who have already registered for the 2014 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo an opportunity to pass a $25 discount along to all their dealer friends through MRAA’s “May Referral Promo.” The dealer with the most friends that register for MDCE in the month of May will […]
Purchase MICD Custom Marketing Materials
The MICD Program offers customized marketing materials to help you promote your Certified status. Access to these materials, which include a brand-new, 6-foot-tall stand-up banner, is an exclusive MICD benefit. Certified Dealers receive stand-up banners and other customized marketing materials for use in their dealerships at a significantly discounted rate. Items are available for purchase […]
Discover Boating New Campaign Launch: It’s Official!
If you missed the all-industry webinar April 22 unveiling plans for the 2014 Discover Boating marketing campaign, CLICK HERE to download the full recording today. Learn more about the integrated marketing mix on tap for the national campaign this spring/summer. Discover Boating launched its documentary-style series “Stories of Discovery” May 1 on DiscoverBoating.com. Further campaign […]
Leadership Course Available Online
The “King of Sales” Jeffrey Gitomer has transformed his popular “Little Book of Leadership” into an online course. The course, which is available in the Personal Development section of the MRAA Interactive Virtual Training Center, is described as “real-world leadership training that transcends theory and philosophy and gets right down to the brass tacks […]
Galati Joins The Boat Village’s SE Florida Regional Collaborative
Major Florida Brokerage and Service Company Joins Regional Group to Promote Online Service Coordination and Boat Management. Hobe Sound, Fla. – May 7, 2014 – Galati Yacht Sales, a major yacht brokerage, dealership and marine services organization operating in nine locations worldwide, has joined The Boat Village’s regional collaborative in southeast Florida, uniting with other […]
Seattle Boat Company Receives Recognition
Seattle Boat Company, with locations in Seattle and Bellevue, Wash., was recently recognized as a 2014 Supporter of the Year by AtWork!, an organization whose mission it is to help people with disabilities be more productive, integrated and contributing members of their community. CLICK HERE to watch an inspiring video featuring Jon Vossler and Michael […]
Industry Mourns Loss of Austin Boats Founder
Jeff Parker, the founder of Austin Boats and Motors in Austin, Texas, recently passed away unexpectedly. Moving forward, the business will be run by Parker’s son, Martin Boyer, and other family members. Parker was a strong dealer advocate, valued MRAA board member and friend to the industry. In lieu of flowers, the Parker family requests […]
Allen Harbor Marine Service Mourns Loss of President
Rupert L. “Ren” Nichols Jr., president of Allen Harbor Marine Service in Harwich Port, Mass., died March 28 after battling a long illness. He was 66. An active and engaged member of the Cape Cod boating and marine community, Nichols was a 48-year “lifetime member” of the U.S. Power Squadrons, where he rose to the […]
