Among the many challenges dealers face each year, hiring and retaining talent always remains near the top of the list. That is why MRAA has partnered with TechForce Foundation to share a series of resources focused on important employment issues. The workforce-related materials are being added to MRAA’s Resource Center and will be available free […]
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MRAA offers Dealer Development Event for suppliers, manufacturers, service providers
As a business that supplies a product or service to the marine industry, you are only as successful as your dealer network. Fortunately, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas can assist in your efforts toward dealer development. To demonstrate how MRAA can help businesses strengthen their dealer networks, the association is hosting a 1-hour […]
Markel Commits to MRAA Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — March 22 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Markel has become a Platinum Partner Member. With 90+ years of experience in niche insurance markets, Markel is dedicated to providing customized insurance solutions for a variety of insurance products, including coverages specifically tailored to meet the needs of most marine businesses. […]
MRAA, RBFF and NMMA Extend Consumer Campaign Collaboration to Recruit and Retain Fishing & Boating
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation , the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today announced their second-year collaboration on the industry-wide Get On Board consumer marketing campaign to recruit and retain new participants during the upcoming fishing and boating season. “Fishing and boating have become important mainstays for consumers to […]
MRAA Partner Chaparral and Robalo Boats Awarded NMMA CSI Award
For the 14th Consecutive year, Chaparral and Robalo Boats was awarded the NMMA CSI Award for customer satisfaction. Chaparral received the award for the following categories: sterndrive bowrider boats, fiberglass outboard boats, and deck boats while Robalo was awarded for fiberglass outboard boats. Award recipients were acknowledged this morning during NMMA’s 2021 State of the […]
Dealer Profit Releases Compliance Preparation; Compliance Certification Program
Dealer Profit Services Compliance Preparation and Compliance Certification Program Offers Marine, RV and Powersports Dealers with ability to demonstrate ‘good faith’ compliance effort ATHENS, GEORGIA, USA, February 1, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — “Compliance, when it comes to identifying and protecting against identity theft, protecting against any form of trafficking with terrorists, terrorist organizations, and sympathizers, […]
MRAA Outlines PPP Taxability Fixes to State Legislators
Last week, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas submitted letters signed by recreational boating and recreational vehicle (RV) industry organizations to 15 state legislatures urging them to come into conformity with federal tax guidance on forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to ensure that small businesses would not face unnecessary, and unexpected, tax […]
‘Making Life Better: The Correct Craft Story’ Released
ORLANDO, FL (March 3, 2021) – Today Correct Craft announced the publication of “Making Life Better: The Correct Craft Story.” This new book captures Correct Craft’s nearly century long story of perseverance, innovation, faith, and growth.Making Life Better, Correct Craft’s President and CEO Bill Yeargin’s third book, captures an insider view of the company’s incredible […]
Certified Dealer Norfolk Marine Celebrates 75 Years in Hampton Roads
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of Norfolk Marine Company, a local family-owned boat dealership that still today remains in the same family that founded it. Norfolk Marine has become a landmark for residents of Southeastern Virginia in search of several premium recreational boat brands, their industry-leading full service center, and the area’s […]
Dealer Week Campaign Wins Best Event Marketing Neptune Award
MINNEAPOLIS — Dealers attended Dealer Week virtually in 2020, but that didn’t mean they couldn’t learn together with their teams — and a special promotion to help them do just that was awarded a Neptune Award by the Marine Marketers of America. The Neptune Awards, now in its 13th year, annually honors excellence in marine […]
