MINNEAPOLIS –Best-selling author and renowned sales and leadership guru Jeffrey Gitomer has been named the keynote presenter at the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in November. Author of four New York Times best sellers and 11 books in all, Gitomer has sold millions of copies of his books worldwide. His sales and leadership expertise […]
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Marine Five Star Dealer Certification Launches Marketing Blitz
CHICAGO – May 22, 2013 – Marine Five Star Dealer Certification (MFSDC) today announced the launch of a new marketing blitz, now underway that targets the boat buying consumer. Funded in part by a contribution from GE Capital, the new marketing effort includes an online advertising campaign, public relations and communications, social media, and a […]
Bank of the West renews as Platinum Partner Member with the MRAA.
MINNEAPOLIS — Bank of the West, located in San Francisco, Calif., has renewed its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas as a Platinum Partner Member, the highest level of support for the MRAA. “We have been a long time supporter of the marine industry,” says Mark Beecher, Executive Vice President, Sales and […]
NMDA named MRAA Platinum Partner
MINNEAPOLIS — The National Marine Distributors Association, a trade association representing wholesale distributors of marine accessories, has signed on as a Platinum Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the highest level of support for the association. “Both NMDA and MRAA see tremendous opportunity for industry growth through increased collaboration throughout the […]
Sam Dantzler to return to MDCE 2013
MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo announced today that it has signed Sam Dantzler, a noted speaker and sales expert who works primarily with Harley-Davidson and Triumph Motorcycles dealers, to present two separate sessions at this year’s educational conference. Dantzler, who presented two topics at the 2012 MDCE, was the highest-rated speaker in […]
STO: Dealer conference plans 2013 pre-event workshops
From Soundings Trade Only:The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, which has seen a 173 percent increase from the number of registrants prior to May 1, 2012, announced it will feature an all-new series of pre-conference workshops at its 2013 event, set for Nov. 17-20 in Orlando, Fla. The new series will feature seven workshops and […]
MasterCraft signs on as MRAA Premier Partner
MINNEAPOLIS — MasterCraft Boat Company, a manufacturer of luxury inboard wakeboarding, water skiing, and wakesurfing powerboats, recently signed on as a Premier Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “MasterCraft and MRAA share a passion for providing dealers with tools to raise their game,” says Parker Stair, VP of Sales and Marketing […]
Irwin Marine Renews as Retail Premium Member
MINNEAPOLIS – Irwin Marine, a full service marina and authorized dealer for Sea Ray Boats, Berkshire pontoon boats, Sea-Doo, Stingray, and Meridian Yachts, has renewed its membership as a Retail Premium Member, the highest level a retailer can support the association at. “The MRAA has always strived for the industry’s well-being, but something is changing […]
Marine Dealer Technologies joins MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS – Marine Dealer Technologies, a web-based tech company offering cutting-edge tools for dealers, has signed on as a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “With the rapid expansion of technology over the past few years, the marine industry is experiencing somewhat of a shift in finding tools that offer a […]
MDCE introduces Pre-Conference Workshops
MINNEAPOLIS – Organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo announced today that it will feature an all-new series of Pre-Conference Workshops at the 2013 event. This offering is designed to give marine retailers access to hands-on training sessions by leading educators, where they’ll explore and ultimately create new opportunities for their businesses. Featuring seven […]
