• October 9 — Using AIMIE to Connect with the Next Generation Acquiring and maintaining a steady, talented workforce is a tall task. We understand! That’s why Jennifer McLachlan, MRAA Membership Specialist, is hosting an MRAA webinar to share with you innovative ways that AIMIE (our AI for Marine Industry Education content platform) can help […]
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IDS to Host Industry Webinar
• Warranty – The Biggest Untapped Profit Center at Your Dealership IDS, an MRAA Education Champion, is hosting an industry webinar entitled “Warranty – The Biggest Untapped Profit Center at Your Dealership.” Details: You probably have a goldmine of uncollected revenue sitting in your lot right now. Everyone thinks of warranty as a post-sale upsell […]
Representative D’Esposito Visits Strong’s Marine
• Chairman of MRAA Board Builds Relationship with Local Member of Congress FREEPORT, NEW YORK, September 9, 2024 – Strong’s Marine, a proud member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, was honored to host Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4) for a visit to their Freeport location on August 28, 2024. The visit provided a […]
Expanded Service Department Special Event Kicks Off Dealer Week 2024
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 4, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) today announced an exclusive Service Department Special Event, to be held at Dealer Week 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Designed to help dealership service departments outperform in a challenging market, this educational workshop has expanded from the inaugural service management offering in 2023. […]
National Powersport Auctions Partners with Northpoint Commercial Financing
POWAY, Calif. (September 3, 2024) – National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a leader in powersports remarketing and auction services, has partnered with Northpoint Commercial Financing to provide enhanced financial flexibility and options for marine dealers. This collaboration aims to streamline the buying and selling process for marine inventory. Dealers and businesses can now enjoy a broader […]
Promote Safe Boating Practices
• Discover Boating provides boating safety resources for industry stakeholders to educate customers Heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, help promote boating safety by sharing resources and tips with your boating customers. Below is a collection of resources to share in showrooms, on websites and social media platforms so people can responsibly enjoy getting […]
MRAA Adds Freya Olsen to Growing Team
• Olsen assumes the newly created role of Senior Director of Engagement. MINNEAPOLIS, August 28, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has hired Freya Olsen as its Senior Director of Engagement, the association announced today. With nearly 20 years of marine industry-based association experience, Freya brings a wealth of proven expertise in […]
MRAA Educational Foundation Opens Call for 2024 Award Applications
The MRAA Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for its Annual Scholarships and the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Submissions are due Sept. 15, 2024.
New DiscoverBoating.com Content Engages Audiences
In July, Discover Boating, powered by National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the MRAA, featured new content to engage audiences. The fresh articles celebrated Pass the Handle and also featured windsurfing as a fun and unique on-water sport to try. Additionally, DiscoverBoating.com provided tips on snorkeling and diving from a boat to further highlight the various activities in which boaters can participate. […]
Marine Retail Market Outlook Highlighted at NMLA Conference
• Matt Gruhn, MRAA President, Among a Distinguished List of Guest Speakers for Annual Industry Event Matt Gruhn, President of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), continues to be one of NMLA’s favorite podium speakers, which is why he’s invited back year-after-year to deliver his retail industry opinions, perspectives, insights and updates. Since […]
