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NMDA named MRAA Platinum Partner

MINNEAPOLIS — The National Marine Distributors Association, a trade association representing wholesale distributors of marine accessories, has signed on as a Platinum Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the highest level of support for the association.   “Both NMDA and MRAA see tremendous opportunity for industry growth

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Sam Dantzler to return to MDCE 2013

MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo announced today that it has signed Sam Dantzler, a noted speaker and sales expert who works primarily with Harley-Davidson and Triumph Motorcycles dealers, to present two separate sessions at this year’s educational conference. Dantzler, who presented two topics at the 2012 MDCE,

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STO: Dealer conference plans 2013 pre-event workshops

From Soundings Trade Only:The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, which has seen a 173 percent increase from the number of registrants prior to May 1, 2012, announced it will feature an all-new series of pre-conference workshops at its 2013 event, set for Nov. 17-20 in Orlando, Fla. The new series

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MasterCraft signs on as MRAA Premier Partner

MINNEAPOLIS — MasterCraft Boat Company, a manufacturer of luxury inboard wakeboarding, water skiing, and wakesurfing powerboats, recently signed on as a Premier Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “MasterCraft and MRAA share a passion for providing dealers with tools to raise their game,” says Parker Stair,

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Irwin Marine Renews as Retail Premium Member

MINNEAPOLIS – Irwin Marine, a full service marina and authorized dealer for Sea Ray Boats, Berkshire pontoon boats, Sea-Doo, Stingray, and Meridian Yachts, has renewed its membership as a Retail Premium Member, the highest level a retailer can support the association at. “The MRAA has always strived for the industry’s

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Marine Dealer Technologies joins MRAA as Partner Member

MINNEAPOLIS – Marine Dealer Technologies, a web-based tech company offering cutting-edge tools for dealers, has signed on as a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “With the rapid expansion of technology over the past few years, the marine industry is experiencing somewhat of a shift in

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MDCE introduces Pre-Conference Workshops

MINNEAPOLIS – Organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo announced today that it will feature an all-new series of Pre-Conference Workshops at the 2013 event. This offering is designed to give marine retailers access to hands-on training sessions by leading educators, where they’ll explore and ultimately create new opportunities

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More than 250 people already registered for 2013 MDCE!

MINNEAPOLIS – With more than six months to go before the start of the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, more than 250 marine industry professionals have already registered to attend the event. The 251 registrants represent a new record — by a long shot — for the MDCE at

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More than 120 already registered for MDCE

With one week to go before the April promotion for the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo expires, the event has already set a record for the number of attendees registered before May 1. To date more than 120 people have registered for the 2013 MDCE, which will be held Nov.

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MDCE educational content ascending to new level

Organizers of the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo are investing in the event’s educational program at a higher level than ever before, with plans underway to offer an expanded line-up of speakers and topics. As part of this initiative, more than 120 topics from 100-plus potential speakers are being

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