Several key themes for this year’s Dealer Week, the annual MRAA conference and expo, will be explored during the opening keynote titled “Build Resilience in Uncertain Times: Strategies to Help Your Team Overcome Anxiety, Recover from Burnout and Get Stuff Done.” The session, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Austin, Texas, will be presented by […]
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Rollick and Kenect Integrate to Enhance Online Buying for Recreation Dealers
Rollick Inc., a relationship marketing technology provider for the Marine, Powersports, and RV industries, today announced a partnership with Kenect, a rapidly growing provider of business texting and communications technology. Beginning in August, Kenect’s popular Text Lead and Text-to-Pay solutions will be integrated into RollickDR, the company’s new digital retailing solution, and will soon be […]
Basta Boatlifts Joins MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — July 27 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Basta Boatlifts has joined as a Partner Member. “The MRAA is an invaluable tool for boat dealers, providing in-depth training and resources. We whole-heartedly support its mission and believe what it offers members strengthens the marine industry and adds to the enjoyment customers get from boating,” said Bryce Hansen, Owner […]
MRAA Member Testifies Before U.S. Congress, Asks for Passage of PREPARE Act
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas member Rick Chapman, General Manager of The Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc., testified this week before the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations and advocated for the passage of the Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act. The hearing, titled “SBA’s Role in Climate […]
OSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Workers and Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance in June on ways to mitigate and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. With just under half the U.S. population fully vaccinated, the updated guidance focuses on protections for unvaccinated and otherwise at-risk workers. “At-risk workers” are any employees who may have a […]
Reminder: Apply Now for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas wants to remind businesses in the marine industry who utilized Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans that the deadline to apply for forgiveness is fast approaching. PPP loans provided a major relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving businesses additional funds for payroll and other expenses. To […]
MRAA Submits Public Comment to Federal Trade Commission ahead of Right to Repair Decision
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas submitted comment to a newly proposed policy statement on repair restrictions by manufacturers and sellers by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Following President Joe Biden’s July 9 Executive Order, Promoting Competition in the American Economy, the FTC announced an open meeting of the Commission on July 21. Before […]
Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap; to Reopen, Friday, July 16
Our friends at Boating Ontario, have reported some fabulous news about the Ontario, Canada, regarding its “Roadmap to Reopening” plan. Ontario is entering Step Three of its reopening efforts at 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 16. “Thank you members for working tirelessly to keep your families, staff and customers safe, all of your hard work is […]
NMMA Adds Former BMW Multicultural Marketing Executive Kevin M.Williams
NMMA announced today the hire of Kevin M. Williams as vice president of marketing. In this new role created in support of the NMMA’s strategic plan to expand the market for recreational boating, Williams will oversee the industry’s Discover Boating campaign and the integration of the Discover Boating brand with boat shows. This includes all […]
Pass the Handle Initiative Sunday, July 18
The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) shared that this Sunday, July 18, is Pass the Handle day. The initiative, created by wakeboarding legends Shaun Murray and Zane Schwenk, exists to introduce new people to towed water sports. The national awareness-driven initiative introduces friends, family, customers, co-workers and first-timers to towed water sports and teaches them […]
