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 […]
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Soundings Trade Only continues as MRAA Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Soundings Trade Only, a leading news source for the boating community and marine industry professionals, has renewed its membership with the MRAA at the Partner Member level. “Soundings Trade Only is a leading source for up-to-date news and information about the marine industry, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to advance the […]
Merrick Bank Renews its MRAA Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — Merrick Bank, a finance provider for marine dealers in the United States, has renewed its Partner Membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “Merrick Bank has been a strong supporter of the MRAA and its members, and we’re very appreciative that they have chosen to continue their support,” says Matt Gruhn, […]
Buckeye Marine announces management restructuring
Bobcaygeon, ON- On Friday October 11, 2013 Buckeye Marine announced a new management structure, following the passing of co-owner Gary Poole. Debbie Poole will now hold the position of President and General Manager. Debbie brings to the position over 30 years of business experience and connection to the Marine industry. She has owned and operated […]
Applicants sought for new Leadership Development Scholarship
MINNEAPOLIS — The MRAA Educational Foundation and Spader Business Management have launched the Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship and are seeking applicants. The scholarship was founded to honor the marine industry service of Spader Business Management founder Duane Spader, as well as his leadership philosophy of life-long learning. The recipient, who receives full tuition to […]
MRAA supports efforts to stop over regulation
One of the biggest issues facing small business, and especially marine retailers, is the continuing movement in the federal government to over regulate. MRAA would prefer that many federal regulations simply be eliminated, but a key first step is to simplify the process. Three key House bills with companions in the Senate have been reported […]
MRAA asks marine retailers to support Goodlatte “Dear Colleague” letter on RFS
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) is asking Members of Congress to sign his letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Dear Colleague,” to lower the renewable fuel standard. MRAA supports this letter and has asked retailers and trade associations to encourage their Member contacts to also sign the Goodlatte letter. The RFS mandates that 36 […]
Washington’s shutdown limits boaters’ recreate opportunities
The Federal government has shutdown, and Democratic and Republican leaders are not bending in their discussions on how to achieve fiscal responsibility. Concern is deepening in financial markets, and among businessmen, about the potential for a U.S. default of its debt.In just one day this week interest rates rose, making it twice as expensive for […]
Kentuckiana Becomes Cobalt Boats Newest Authorized Dealer
Boaters on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley will no longer have to drive hours to look or test drive a fiberglass boat now that Cobalt Boats has authorized Kentuckiana Yacht Sales as its newest Cobalt Boat Dealer. Clark Boone, Central Region Sales Manager at Cobalt Boats, was very pleased making the announcement this week to […]
MDCE Registrations on Record Pace
MINNEAPOLIS – Dealer registrations for the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo set a new record during the early-bird registration period and are currently tracking nearly 25 percent ahead of last year’s record registrations. A total of 473 dealers have registered for the MDCE to date — up from 379 last year at the early-bird […]
