MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the addition of three new Partner Members to its growing list of supporting organizations, that make it possible for MRAA to deliver education, resources and tools to its dealer members. By joining MRAA as Partner Members, marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers show commitment […]
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Barletta Pontoon Boats to Add 184,000 sq. ft. Production Expansion to Meet Growing Consumer Demand
BRISTOL, IN, Tuesday, July 19 — Barletta Pontoon Boats, a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries and an innovative builder of high-quality marine products, is pleased to announce that groundbreaking will occur later this summer on a new 184,000 square foot production facility located on their existing 37-acre campus in Bristol. Barletta’s total footprint will expand to […]
Dealer Week 2022 Registration Opens
Three-day event in Austin, Texas, promises to deliver dealers solutions and opportunities for the year ahead MINNEAPOLIS, July 14, 2022 — As marine dealership teams navigate continual disruption in the market place, switching from an environment where boat pre-orders were stacking up to one where inflation, interest rates and fuel prices are causing boat sales […]
Discover Boating Launches Tool to Connect Boaters with Dealers
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), announced today the launch of a new interactive tool to connect boat-buying consumers directly with nearby dealers. The new Dealer Finder on DiscoverBoating.com is a convenient tool to help site visitors search for—and connect with—nearly 3,600 […]
MRAA’s Mackie Contributes to Outdoor Workforce Report
• New Findings Highlight Benefits of Outdoor Recreation Careers, Growth Potential WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13 — A new report on the Outdoor Recreation Workforce, produced by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the Oregon State University Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy (OSU CORE) highlights excellent jobs in the outdoor recreation workforce and underscores the […]
MRAA, Sea Tow Unveil Peace of Mind on the Water™ Benefit
• New Member Perk for Marine Dealers in MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat ProgramMINNEAPOLIS, JULY 11 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that all dealer participants in the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program can now offer buyers complete Peace of Mind on the Water™ by including Sea Tow membership with every purchase.“Sea […]
Sea Tow Foundation Announces Call for Entries for 2022 National Boating Industry Safety Awards
• Applications Accepted Through July 23 SOUTHOLD, NY, JULY 8 — The Sea Tow Foundation, in cooperation with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, announced the official call for entries for the “2022 National Boating Industry Safety Awards.” “The Sea Tow Foundation is excited to enter its fourth year hosting the National Boating Industry Safety Awards […]
Women Techs – Solving the Tech Shortage
TechForce Foundation Details Solutions to Address Transportation Industry’s Technician Problem June 29, 2022 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ – TechForce Foundation®, the only nonprofit 501(c)(3) committed exclusively to career exploration and workforce development for technician professionals across all transportation industry sectors, today released a critical new whitepaper addressing the role that women techs can play in solving […]
Members of Congress Champion Marine Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C., June, 29, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that members of the U.S. House and Senate have stepped up and highlighted their support for the MRAA’s recent submission to the Apprenticeship Building America grant program hosted by the Department of Labor. Members of both chambers sent letters to […]
100 Percent of MRAA Board Contributes to BoatPAC
WASHINGTON, DC, June 29, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is proud to announce today that 100 percent of the MRAA Board of Directors has contributed to BoatPAC, the federal political action committee representing the recreational boating industry. The joint PAC fund of the MRAA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and […]
