MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The MRAA Educational Foundation is seeking nominations and applications for the 2013 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year Award. The late Darlene Briggs, of Wayzata, Minn., was admired for her tireless dedication to the marine industry. To honor her memory, the Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year award was founded in 1987. […]
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MDCE Boat Show Workshop to share keys to closing more sales
MINNEAPOLIS – Come November, most dealers will find themselves gearing up for the winter boat shows, and to help them prepare for the season, the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will be featuring a three-hour, pre-conference workshop titled, “Best In Show: How to Boost Your Boat Show Sales.” This pre-conference workshop will be held Nov. […]
Cobalt Boats Renews as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Cobalt Boats, a manufacturer of luxury powerboats in the United States, has renewed its Partner Membership in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “We take great pride in the level of detail and professionalism that we present to our customers through a team effort with our dealers,” says Paxson St. Clair, President […]
Large ethanol producer tells lawmakers the renewable energy policy needs to go
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has long held the position that the Renewable Fuel Standard must be revised to prevent damage that ethanol blends above the 10% level will cause to engines of all types. The MRAA’s perspective aligns nicely with the head of the third largest ethanol producer. The Des Moines register […]
Yamaha Marine Group named MDCE Service Plus Track Sponsor
MINNEAPOLIS – Yamaha Marine Group has been named the exclusive sponsor of the “Service Plus” Track at the upcoming 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. The Service Plus Track is one of three educational tracks to be offered at the MDCE, which will be held Nov. 17-20 in Orlando, Fla. This track offers six in-depth […]
Sail & Ski Center Renews as Retail Premium Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Sail & Ski, a full-service boating lifestyle store operating out of Austin, San Antonio and Lakeway, Texas, has renewed as a Retail Premium Member with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the highest level of support a retailer can show. “We are pleased to have Sail & Ski renew their membership at […]
MDCE Launches VIP Event Planning Kit promo
MINNEAPOLIS – Organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo announced today that they have launched a VIP Event Planning Kit promotional opportunity designed to help attendees plan for and get the most out of their attendance at the 2013 MDCE. This means that in addition to the early-bird discount of $50 and an MRAA […]
Environmental Protection Agency Regulation Intrudes on State Rights
In the past few years, USEPA has taken over many programs originally managed by state agencies. USEPA takeovers of state programs is up 2,750 percent. This has resulted in drastic increases in regulation of navigable water, something the MRAA is opposed to. Read more about the activities of USEPA here.
Bill Status of Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013
Congress is discussing the possibility of increasing the federal minimum wage. The passage of this could affect your business. as S. 460 would increase the wage to over $10.00 per hour from the current $7.25. The Obama Budget includes a new wage of $9.00. Also, a companion bill in the House (H.R. 1010) has been […]
Is the blendwall upon us?
The Renewable Identification Numbers rose to record highs yesterday, indicating that the blendwall is upon us. This article speaks to how ethanol blends would clearly spike gas prices—something that is obviously not good for recreational boating and fishing. Read the full article here. In addition to the likely increase in gas prices, an increase in […]
