With in-person boat shows cancelled across North America and dealers searching for ways to generate leads in prime boat sales season, Level 5 Advertising created a virtual boat show platform and connected dealers in multiple markets to help them showcase boating to potential boat buyers. In both the Cincinnati and Minneapolis markets, dealers reported record-breaking […]
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National Powersport Auctions Joins MRAA as Partner Member
NPA Sponsors MRAA Weekly Ask the Expert Webinar Series for Dealer Week Attendees MINNEAPOLIS — Feb. 24 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces National Powersport Auctions has joined as a Partner Member. NPA has also partnered with MRAA to sponsor its weekly post-Dealer Week Ask the Expert Webinar series. NPA, […]
Biden Admin. Targets Smallest Businesses, Self Employed with Newest PPP Guidance
The Biden administration announced new guidance on Monday to target aid to the smallest employers in the nation by granting qualifying businesses exclusive access to PPP for fourteen days beginning on March 9. To be granted access, businesses with fewer than 20 employees will be given exclusive access for fourteen days. The Small Business Administration […]
Honda Marine Joins MRAA as Platinum Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Feb. 22 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Honda Marine has become a Platinum Partner Member. Honda has manufactured more than 100 million power products worldwide since 1953 and, in 1964, introduced its first Honda Marine four-stroke outboard motor, the GB30. Honda continues to spearhead the development of low-emission […]
Department of Interior Ensures Key Conservation Fund Benefits Boaters
MINNEAPOLIS — Feb.19, 2021 — Last week, the Department of the Interior released an order stating that it will reduce restrictions on the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) that were implemented in November, a move applauded by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the outdoor recreation community. The LWCF was strengthened by the […]
Culture Summit Panel Announced
Industry experts to share challenging and successful culture experiences ORLANDO, FL (February 15, 2021) – Correct Craft announces the live panel for the second Marine Industry Culture Summit. The finale of the Summit will include a question and answer session that includes Kris Carroll President of Grady White, Duane Kuck President and CEO of Regal […]
United States Warranty Corporation Commits to MRAA Partnership
MINNEAPOLIS — Feb. 12, 2021 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that United States Warranty Corporation has joined as a Partner Member. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USWC offers vehicle service contracts for marine dealers in North America. Its comprehensive coverage of new and used marine watercrafts through Authorized […]
Podium Joins MRAA as Platinum Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Feb. 11 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Podium as a Platinum Partner Member. Podium, headquartered in Lehi, Utah, is an interaction management platform for local businesses. It delivers a convenient and full-service messaging system to its clients designed to strengthen business through improved communications with customers. Podium offers […]
10 Dealerships Achieved Marine Industry Certification Status in 2020
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, FEBRUARY 10, 2021— The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is pleased to announce and celebrate the 10 dealership locations that achieved Marine Industry Certified Dealership status in 2020. The Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program provides marine retailers with a customizable blueprint to help establish efficient and effective processes. The program not […]
Your PPP Loan May Get Taxed in Some States
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans, which were used by nearly 90 percent of recreational boat dealerships for support during the shutdowns caused by the pandemic, are at risk of being included as income by some state governments, possibly making the forgiven portions taxable. Passed in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
