MRAA News

More than 250 people already registered for 2013 MDCE!

MINNEAPOLIS – With more than six months to go before the start of the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, more than 250 marine industry professionals have already registered to attend the event. The 251 registrants represent a new record — by a long shot — for the MDCE at this point in the year. […]

More than 120 already registered for MDCE

With one week to go before the April promotion for the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo expires, the event has already set a record for the number of attendees registered before May 1. To date more than 120 people have registered for the 2013 MDCE, which will be held Nov. 17-20 in Orlando, Fla. See […]

MDCE educational content ascending to new level

Organizers of the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo are investing in the event’s educational program at a higher level than ever before, with plans underway to offer an expanded line-up of speakers and topics. As part of this initiative, more than 120 topics from 100-plus potential speakers are being entertained for the 2013 Marine […]

April promo drives early MDCE registration

Following the grand opening of registration for the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo earlier this month, more than 40 industry professionals have registered to attend, setting a new record for April registration with more than a week left to go. Driving this surge in early registrations is a one-month promotion through which dealership attendees […]

Dominion Marine Media upgrades MRAA membership

MINNEAPOLIS — Dominion Marine Media, the division of Dominion Enterprises that operates YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com, has upgraded its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas to Premier Partner Member. “As a major contributor to the success of today’s marine dealer, we are proud that Dominion Marine Media is increasing its support […]

Sealine Yachts America becomes MRAA Partner Member

MINNEAPOLIS — Sealine Yachts America, LLC, a fully owned subsidiary of British boat manufacturer Sealine International Ltd., has signed on as a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “Having worked on the retail side of our industry for so long, I have a healthy respect for the challenges dealers face,” says […]

Rinimax, Inc. named MRAA Premier Partner

MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Rinimax, Inc., a nationwide provider of environmental protection to marine dealers as well as F&I products, consulting and training, has joined the association as a Premier Partner Member. “We have been partners to many of the top marine dealers for a long time […]

MRAA names Michele Rosacker Administrative Assistant

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has hired Michele Rosacker as the organization’s part-time Administrative Assistant. Rosacker comes to MRAA having spent a number of years working for Target Corporation where she gained valuable experience. There, she worked as a Merchandising Coordinator for Target’s Team Sports Apparel Department, […]

MRAA Members saved $90,500 thru shipping benefit

Members of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas saved more than $90,500 in 2012 through the MRAA Rewards Shipping Program. This program, facilitated by PartnerShip, helped those MRAA members who participated in it, save, on average $323.53. In other words, those members saved more than $20 more than what they invested in MRAA Membership. […]

MDCE opens registration with April promotion

The 2013 dealer event will be held Nov. 17-20 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. MINNEAPOLIS – To kick off the grand opening of registration for the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, organizers are launching an incredible April promotion through which dealers can sign up to attend the event at the lowest […]