WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 – On Feb. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which gives the agency more tools to combat scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies. The MRAA, National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association submitted a comment to the FTC on Dec. […]
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Comparion Insurance Agency Commits to Supporting MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Comparion Insurance Agency as a new Partner Member. 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 the marine industry. […]
Discover Boating Expands Roster of Real Boaters Telling Real Stories
During the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Industry Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 15, NMMA President, Frank Hugelmeyer’s state of the industry address included a sneak peek of the growing list of real boaters sharing their real stories of life on the water as part of the industry’s Discover Boating “See You Out Here” campaign. […]
Arizona House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Passes Boater Education Legislation
• Paves the Way for a Culture of Safe Boating in the Grand Canyon State Minneapolis, MN, February 15, 2024 – Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Arizona House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted 9-2 to pass H.B. 2149: Watercraft operation; minors; safety education. This marks the first step toward adopting boater education in the Grand Canyon […]
MRAA’s ‘Aimie’ Technology Earns Best Use of AI 2023 Neptune Award
MIAMI, February 15 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced that Aimie (AI for Marine Industry Education), its artificial intelligence-powered content delivery system for boat dealers, has earned the Best Use of AI 2023 Neptune Award. “It’s inspiring for the MRAA to receive a Neptune Award for Aimie because she delivers […]
MRAA Board Approves 2024 Advocacy Priorities
Minneapolis, February 14 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ (MRAA) Board of Directors recently approved its 2024 legislative and regulatory advocacy resolutions as recommended by the Advisory Council of Marine Associations (ACMA). The advisory council and its annual resolutions are an integral part of the MRAA’s advocacy efforts. ACMA was created to advise […]
Discover Boating Website Content Highlights Boat Show Experiences
Discover Boating kicked off the New Year with the beginning of boat show season and continued to provide exciting updates on all upcoming shows. In January, readers learned about exciting features at the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, Discover Boating New York Boat Show, and Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, which all occurred in January. Notably, […]
Meet Nichole Wishart, MRAA Business Development Specialist
MINNEAPOLIS, January 30, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Nichole Wishart has joined the MRAA team as MRAA Business Development Specialist. “We are delighted to add Nichole’s unique talents and entrepreneurial acumen to the MRAA team,” says Allison Gruhn, Vice President of Business Development. “She possesses great leadership abilities […]
Premier Marine Commits to Platinum Partner Membership with MRAA
Premier Marine has joined the MRAA as a Platinum Partner Member, helping to support the association, its programs and the opportunities it provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel marine industry success.
Discover Boating Content Engages Consumers
• Informative website content helps boaters connect with their passion for boating even during the winter months. Discover Boating’s website content continues engaging people who are seeking timely boating information, even during offseason. In December, as part of the site’s ongoing series of boating holiday gifts, DiscoverBoating.com published the Ultimate Boater’s Holiday Gift Guide: Top Gear […]