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Russo Marine Renews its Retail Premium Membership with MRAA

MINNEAPOLIS — Russo Marine, New England’s leading powerboat dealer, has renewed its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the highest level of support a dealership can offer—Retail Premium. “I am a strong believer in the MRAA, ” said Larry Russo, President & CEO of Russo Marine.

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Brunswick Corporation Renews as Platinum Partner Member with the MRAA

MINNEAPOLIS — Brunswick Corporation, a market leader in the marine industry with its many boat brands and Mercury Marine engines, has renewed its Platinum Partner membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. This is the highest level of support an organization can provide the Association. “Brunswick highly values

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Nominations and applications sought for 2013 Darlene Briggs Award

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

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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

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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,”

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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.

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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 &

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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

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