MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has unveiled the second annual MRAA Guide to Success, a handbook packed with tips, ideas and next practices designed to help marine retailers outperform the market in 2014. This incredible 49-page resource, created in partnership with Lighthouse Media Solutions, includes 19 articles from 18 industry experts, […]
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Top 10 Marine Industry Certified Dealerships Announced at MDCE
ORLANDO – The Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) program announced their annual awards today at the Marine Dealer Conference and Expo (MDCE) in Orlando. These awards recognize outstanding Five Star Certified Dealers for best practices and best places to work. “Best practices and employee satisfaction are key elements in the MICD program,” said Matt Gruhn, […]
The Next Generation of the Marine Industry Certified Dealer Program Announced
ORLANDO – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) opened Tuesday’s luncheon at the Marine Dealer Conference and Expo (MDCE) with an enthusiastic overview of growth both for the event and their staff. President Matt Gruhn introduced new MRAA faces and turned the microphone over to Sonja Moseley, the Director of Certification and Benefits. […]
The new mobile app is a hit at MDCE
ORLANDO — The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo continues to roll out new initiatives that improve engagement and the overall attendee experience. One recent addition, that is receiving great feedback and high interaction on the user level is that all new 2013 MDCE mobile application. “It’s only Monday and the App is already setting up […]
GE Capital Sees Upbeat Boating Industry Leading to MDCE
Chicago –(Business Wire)–November 14, 2013– Marine manufacturers and dealers are upbeat about their industry as the U.S. selling season comes to a close, according to GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business, a leading provider of dealer financing across North America. The positive sentiment is expected to be reflected in the mood at the Marine […]
Dominion Marine Media to Launch Game-Changing Business Management Solution at MDCE
Norfolk, VA – (November8, 2013) – Dominion Marine Media (DMM), the division of Dominion Enterprises that operates YachtWorld.com, BoatTrader.com and Boats.com, will welcome visitors to its booth at this year’s MDCE conference with an exciting new experience for dealers. Imagine a new approach to marine dealership management. Imagine one software platform that helps create better, […]
Five top marine industry execs highlight MDCE Leaders Panel
Top executives from five of the leading companies in the marine industry will highlight the Industry Leaders Panel at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. Annually one of the most popular sessions at MDCE, this one-of-a-kind panel discussion, will be 2 p.m. November 20 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. This year’s panelists: […]
Rep. Miller: Provision Creating First-Ever Great Lakes Navigation System Included in WRRDA Bill, Pas
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10), member of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today praised the House of Representatives’ strong, bipartisan vote of 417 to 3, passing H.R. 3080 – the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA). Included in WRRDA, is Miller’s provision designating all ports and harbors […]
MRAA to hold second-annual Young Professionals Leadership Development Event
MINNEAPOLIS — One year after launching a Young Professionals Community to foster growth and networking opportunities for emerging leaders in the marine industry, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has scheduled the second-annual gathering of this group at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Nov. 17-20, 2013 in Orlando, Fla. The Young Professionals Leadership […]
Skipper Bud’s renews at the Retail Premium level
MINNEAPOLIS — Skipper Bud’s, one of the largest dealership and marina companies in the marine industry, has renewed its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the highest level for a marine retailer. “We’re happy to continue our support of the MRAA,” says Mike Pretasky Jr., President of Skipper Bud’s. “It’s a […]
