The Sea Tow Foundation in cooperation with its newly rebranded Boating Safety Advisory Council (formerly North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council) has issued the official call for entry for its 2021 “National Boating Industry Safety Awards.” Now in its third year, the contest features 10 categories of entry, all of which recognize top boating safety […]
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Boat Finance Joins MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — September 1 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Boat Finance has joined as a Partner Member. “Boat Finance strives to do more than just close individual deals, but build long-lasting relationships and forge meaningful connections with dealers, to increase financing accessibility and enhance the marine lending experience,” said Will […]
Washington State Marine Excise Tax Reflects Input from Boating Industry
Last week, the Washington State Department of Revenue held a hearing to finalize the watercraft excise tax depreciation schedule. The Department of Revenue proposed a final rule which reflected input from stakeholders in the marine industry and placed less of a financial burden on boat owners than the originally proposed excise tax schedule. In June, […]
Consumer Research Solutions Joins MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — August 23 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Consumer Research Solutions (CRS) joined as a Partner Member. “Consumer Research Solutions is pleased to join the MRAA and help support the mission to fuel growth and success for boat and engine dealers,” said Andrea Desilets, Director. “A strong dealer network […]
MRAA, Dealer Profit Services Release ‘Guide to Creating a Compliance Process’
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, in partnership with Dealer Profit Services, has created a new resource for dealers looking to create a compliance process. MRAA’s “Guide to Creating a Compliance Process” is a 30-plus page publication to ensure that marine retailers have the information, tools and processes in place to protect their businesses, […]
Infrastructure Bill Clears Senate, Budget Reconciliation to Follow
On Tuesday, the United States Senate passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, H.R. 3864, by a vote of 69-30. This bill, totaling a $1 trillion investment in our nation’s infrastructure, includes many priorities and measures that will benefit the recreational boating industry. Just after passage, the Senate quickly shifted attention to the Budget Reconciliation process – […]
MRAA Adds 3 Staff to Support Certification, Advocacy, Member Benefits
MRAA recently added three new team members to better support the Marine Industry Certified Dealership program, industry advocacy and MRAA Member Benefits. “Marine retailers have seen success in the past 18 months despite unprecedented conditions, and we have been proud to support them as they navigate uncharted waters,” said Matt Gruhn, MRAA President. “Looking ahead, […]
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Supports Boating, Help It Cross the Finish Line
WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2021 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas applauds the Senate for its work on the bipartisan infrastructure package that includes various priorities of the recreational boating industry. After weeks of negotiations between Senators and the White House, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is making its way to a […]
Dealership Advantage Commits to MRAA as Education Champion
MINNEAPOLIS — August 3 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Dealership Advantage has increased its commitment, becoming an Education Champion. “We are extremely excited to further our relationship with the MRAA and the dealership community they support,” says Matt Toburen, Dealership Advantage CEO. “While our dealer management software platform has been […]
Small Business Administration Streamlines Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness with Direct Portal
In efforts to streamline Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness the Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a new portal which will allow borrowers to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA. The new forgiveness platform, which will go live on August 4th, 2021, was created to help small businesses get relief as fast as possible. […]
