MINNEAPOLIS — Marine Sales of Pickwick, a leading full service marine dealership based in Counce, Tenn., has signed on as a Premium Retail Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the highest level of retail membership within the association. “We are delighted that Marine Sales of Pickwick has chosen to kick off its […]
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MDCE tops 80 exhibitors
The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, the premier education event for boat dealers, has already signed up more than 80 exhibitors and sponsors. With more than 183,000 square feet of exhibit space, this year’s conference promises to be the largest yet. MDCE is being held November 11-14 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center and is […]
ACMA to tackle legislative issues at MDCE
The Advisory Council of Marine Associations (ACMA) is set to meet during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo (MDCE) in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 11-14. ACMA is a group of marine trades associations that serves as the MRAA Legislative Committee and advises the MRAA Board of Directors through its resolutions about legislative issues and strategies. […]
What the Lame Duck Session holds for marine retailers
Most of the real work of the U.S. Congress (and perhaps the most contentious) will occur after the elections when Congress returns to finish the “business of the people” during a short Lame Duck session. Almost everything of consequence, most notably a set of automatic, economy-related spending cuts and tax increases that have been called […]
What marine retailers can expect from Congress between now and the elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Congress returned to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 10 for an abbreviated session and is likely to do the bare minimum: making sure the federal government doesn’t shutdown. Congress has scheduled only about five to six work days in Washington between now and the elections. Many members will be spending most […]
MRAA introduces Federal Regulatory Compliance Guide
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has partnered with Priority One Financial Services to create the MRAA Federal Regulatory Compliance Guide, a handbook for marine dealers on how to develop the appropriate policies and procedures to comply with federal financial regulations. This incredible resource not only provides dealers with a clear understanding […]
BI: MRAA sees opportunity in managing North Central Marine Association
The following article appeared in the Boating Industry e-newsletter on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas will assume management of the North Central Marine Association in an effort to strengthen both the membership of the local marine trade association and reunite the marine industry in Minnesota. Read more.
1 Week Left to Save BIG on MDCE registration!
With only 1 WEEK left to register with the Early Bird rate, here are just a few of the many reasons why you need to attend the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo this year: • Learn pricing strategies to maximize your margins from consultant David Parker • Hear straight talk on showroom layout with retail […]
MRAA to manage North Central Marine Association
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the North Central Marine Association announced today that the MRAA has been selected to assume the management of the NCMA. The NCMA, based in Minneapolis, is a nearly 60-year-old marine trades association that serves the state of Minnesota and businesses from neighboring states. The award-winning […]
Skipper Bud’s signs on as MRAA Premium Retail Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Skipper Bud’s, a leading group of family-owned and operated sales, service and marina locations, has signed on as a Premium Retail Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the highest level of retail membership within the association. “We are proud to have earned such a high level of commitment from Skipper […]
