MINNEAPOLIS — Premier Marine, Inc., a leading U.S. boat manufacturer, has signed on as a Platinum Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the highest level of support for the association. “Given Premier’s support of the dealer community during the past decade, we are honored to have earned the company’s partnership,” says Matt […]
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Dominion Marine Media named MRAA Supplier of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has named Dominion Marine Media (DMM), the division of Dominion Enterprises that operates YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com, as its 2012 Supplier of the Year. “We’ve been extremely impressed with the steps Dominion Marine Media has taken to support the dealer body,” says Matt Gruhn, MRAA […]
EPA Recommends New Recreational Water Quality Criteria to Better Protect Public Health
WASHINGTON — Pursuant to an order from a U.S. District Court and as required by the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recommended new recreational water quality criteria for states that will help protect peoples’ health during visits to beaches and waters year round. The science-based criteria […]
WP: ‘Fiscal cliff talks begin’
We’re sharing an article from the Washington Post about the fiscal cliff talks at the White House that concluded a few minutes ago. The positive news coming out of the meeting has sent the major financial markets up today (at least for awhile). As expected, it looks like both sides are willing to compromise and […]
MRAA and Engaged! launch social media benefits for members
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has partnered with Engaged! to design social media benefits and resources exclusively for MRAA members. “Social media has become an essential strategy for marine retailers to connect with prospects and customers,” says Liz Walz, MRAA Director of Membership & Marketing. “The social media packages being offered […]
Chaparral and Robalo named MRAA Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS — Marine Products Corp., a leading U.S. boat manufacturer and the parent company of Chaparral and Robalo, has been named a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “We are honored to have earned Chapparal and Robalo’s partnership, ” says Matt Gruhn, President of MRAA. “During the recession, their company demonstrated […]
Crownline signs on as MRAA Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Crownline Boats, a leading U.S. manufacturer of sports boats, has been named a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “We are thrilled to have gained Crownline’s partnership, ” says Matt Gruhn, President of MRAA. “Through the support of such well-known boat brands, we can make a real difference for […]
MRAA Rewards Pavilion to launch at MDCE
MINNEAPOLIS – For the first time in 2012, attendees of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will have access to the MRAA Rewards Pavilion, a special area of the exhibit hall devoted to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and its benefit providers. “During the past year, MRAA has tripled the number of benefits […]
Cobalt signs on as MRAA Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Cobalt Boats, one of the premier family-owned boat builders in North America, has been named a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “Cobalt Boats is a well known leader in the area of dealer relations,” says Matt Gruhn, President of MRAA. “They have set a standard for the rest […]
Merrick Bank named MRAA Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Merrick Bank, a leading provider of nonprime finance options to marine dealers and their customers, has signed on as a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “As dealers have struggled to get their customers financed in a tight credit market, Merrick Bank has been a great resource for them, […]
