Subsequent to the Environment Subcommittee hearing on mid-level ethanol blends, MRAA sent a letter to Rep. Chris Stewart, Chairman of the Subcommittee asking Congress to intercede with the EPA to prevent the sale of E15 gasoline blends until proper research has been completed to ensure the protection of boating consumers. MRAA told the Subcommittee Chairman […]
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Ethanol Bills Introduced in Senate and House
On February 14, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced, S. 344, a bill to prohibit the EPA from approving the introduction of gasoline that contains greater than 10 per cent ethanol. The bill has three co-sponsors. The key to the Wicker bill is that it would nullify any EPA granted waiver to mitigate mis-fueling. On February […]
Marketing, branding expert David Avrin named MDCE speaker
MINNEAPOLIS – Known as The Visibility Coach, marketing and branding expert David Avrin wants you to know that “It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you!” That’s the title of his book, and he’s bringing his insights into how you can build your business by building your brand to the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference […]
Thought Leader John Spence named MDCE Speaker
MINNEAPOLIS – Executive educator, consultant and speaker John Spence, who has been named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior, has been named a speaker for the upcoming Marine Dealer Conference & Expo (MDCE). A noted author, Spence is well-known for his ability to make the very complex, “awesomely simple.” In […]
Bill to Repeal the Death Tax Postponed
As an update to our ongoing watch about the estate tax, Senator Thune (R-South Dakota) has postponed his bill until next week to repeal the Death Tax. We will continue to look for the introduction of this important bill. In the mean time, the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC), which the Marine Retailers Association […]
Global Marine Insurance Agency renews as Partner Member with MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — Global Marine Insurance Agency, an insurance agency specializing in the marine industry, has renewed as a Partner Member with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “We are very proud to have always served boating and marine businesses for the past 25 years,” says Matt Anderson, President of Global Marine Insurance. “Developing strong […]
Priority One Financial Services renews as Premier Partner Member with MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — Priority One Financial Services, a retail F&I outsource company for recreational and commercial dealers, has renewed its Premier Partner membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “We are deeply vested in the success of the marine industry, which is why we continue to strengthen our relationship with the MRAA as it […]
Jeffrey Gitomer named MDCE Keynote Presenter
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 […]
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 […]
