• Northpoint steps up its support of MRAA’s mission through enhanced membership and Dealer Week participation MINNEAPOLIS — Northpoint Commercial Finance has significantly increased its support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, MRAA’s mission of supporting dealers and the Dealer Week annual Conference & Expo as a Strategic Partner — the highest level of […]
MRAA News
Female Anglers Pose Significant Revenue Opportunity for Fishing Industry
• RBFF and Southwick Associates Find: Increasing women’s participation in fishing stands to provide an additional $1 billion in revenue to the sportfishing industry ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 18, 2023) – Female anglers pose a significant revenue opportunity for the fishing industry, according to new research from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and Southwick Associates. […]
Marine Industry Association of Central Florida Helps Dealers Thrive with MRAA Membership
MINNEAPOLIS, May 16, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that it has added 15 new Bronze Members because the Board of Directors of the Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) approved a new benefit for all MIACF Members that includes a free, 1-year membership to the MRAA. “The Marine […]
Discover Boating: Engaging Tomorrow’s Customers Today
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association® (NMMA) and MRAA, has rolled out its See You Out Here marketing campaign heading into peak boating season. The focus remains on expanding the market for boating by attracting the next generation and retaining current boaters. For nearly two decades, Discover Boating has helped nurture the next generation while […]
‘Find Your Best Self’ Marketing Campaign Webinar
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) recently kicked off a new Take Me Fishing campaign called “Find Your Best Self on the Water.” It will host an all-industry webinar at 2 p.m. ET, Wed., May 31, to provide more detail on the campaign.
Take Me Fishing Launches ‘Find Your Best Self on the Water’ Campaign Spotlighting Benefits of Fishing and Boating for Women
• Marketing campaign fueled by extensive research revealing women who fish are happier and healthier ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 2, 2023) – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) this week launched the Take Me Fishing™ “Find Your Best Self on the Water” campaign to create awareness of fishing and boating among diverse new audiences and […]
Menhaden Agreement Between Omega Protein, Virginia Falls Short
Members of the recreational fishing and conservation community focus on next steps to conserve the Bay as purse seine sector celebrates toothless memorandum of understanding FORT MONROE, VA, May 3, 2023 – A recently signed agreement to address the impacts of industrial menhaden harvest in the Chesapeake Bay falls short of limiting real damage inflicted […]
Info-Link Technologies, Elco Motor Yachts Join MRAA as Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Info-Link Technologies, Inc. and Elco Motor Yachts, LLC as Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel the success of […]
Regal & Nautique of Orlando Named Water Sports Industry Association ‘Marine Dealer of the Year’
• RNO Wins Top International Water Sports Retailer for 2023 ORLANDO, FLORIDA – It’s a winning trifecta for top marine retailer Regal & Nautique of Orlando (RNO). Besides being named the #1 Dealer in North America by Boating Industry Magazine in its Top 100 ranking last November, followed by recognition among the “Great Dealerships to […]
Discover Boating New England Boat Show Moving to January in 2024
The NMMA announced this week that the 2024 Discover Boating® New England Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is moving from its traditional February President’s Day weekend timeframe to January 10–14 in 2024. The move is a result of trade events at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) that would impact move-in and space […]
