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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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April promo drives early MDCE registration

Following the grand opening of registration for the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo earlier this month, more than 40 industry professionals have registered to attend, setting a new record for April registration with more than a week left to go. Driving this surge in early registrations is a one-month

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Dominion Marine Media upgrades MRAA membership

MINNEAPOLIS — Dominion Marine Media, the division of Dominion Enterprises that operates YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com, has upgraded its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas to Premier Partner Member. “As a major contributor to the success of today’s marine dealer, we are proud that Dominion Marine

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