Small business optimism, as measured by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism, dropped a tenth of a point in May, thus remaining at a historic low. This reading of 94.4 is “consistent with the sub-par performance of GDP and employment growth,” according to NFIB. Business owners’ expectations for future […]
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Department of Homeland Security grants TWIC exemption
If your business employs workers that hold a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), you may want to learn more about a new temporary exemption from TWIC regulations regarding card expiration and replacement. The Department of Homeland Security has issued this exemption while it seeks comment on card reader requirements and deployment requirement plans. Click here […]
MDCE sets early registration record
Before this year’s Marine Dealer Conference & Expo theme and first printed brochure have even appeared in the magazine, close to 250 people have already registered for the event, representing a record-setting early registration total. With six months to go before the conference and full-scale promotion yet to launch, more than 170 dealer attendees have […]
STO: Sweeping changes already in place at the MRAA
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is undergoing sweeping changes and the results are being recognized by retailers around the U.S. and Canada. “Our non-group-member roster has increased 92 percent,” MRAA president Matt Gruhn says, “and that’s just since February. We’re aggressively expanding…” Read more.
ADP Lightspeed named Endorsed Dealer Management System of the MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS – June 7, 2012 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has named ADP Lightspeed as the exclusive endorsed Dealer Management System provider of the association. The partnership between MRAA and ADP Lightspeed is multi-faceted as ADP Lightspeed will provide the association a host of benefits for MRAA members. […]
An MRAA Statement on Planning for the Death Tax: Can Small Businesses Survive?
This is a Statement for the Record of Mr. Matthew A. Gruhn, President, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, Before the House Committee on Small Business on Planning for the Death Tax: Can Small Businesses Survive? Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access. The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas greatly appreciates the opportunity to submit a […]
Kelly Enterprises named Partner Member of the MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — Kelly Enterprises, a full service F&I and sales training and consulting company, recently signed on as a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “The addition of a consultant and trainer with such a depth of experience is an incredible asset for our association,” says Matt Gruhn, President of MRAA. […]
Global Marine Insurance Agency becomes Partner Member of the MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — Global Marine Insurance Agency, a company specializing in recreational and commercial boat insurance products, recently pledged its support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas as a Partner Member of the association. “We are delighted to have Global Marine Insurance on board,” says Matt Gruhn, President of MRAA. “Through their longstanding involvement […]
What’s new at the 2012 MDCE
Look at What the 2012 MDCE Has In Store For You… We spent the winter months putting together an all-new speaker line-up and fresh educational topics in order to bring you the best Marine Dealer Conference & Expo ever. Register for MDCE to take advantage of all these great features: 22 educational sessions Bonus education […]
MRAA’s Young Leaders Advisory Council seeking applicants
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is accepting nominations and applications for its Young Leaders Advisory Council. The MRAA created YLAC as an advisory group to represent the needs and the thinking of the next generation of marine retailers and to provide additional insight and direction to the MRAA Board of Directors. […]