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MRAA Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas condemns the violent and unlawful actions taken yesterday at the U.S. Capitol. As a marine trade association, our mission is to bring together people and businesses from across North America in support of a strong and healthy boating industry. We welcome differences of opinion, background and experience, as […]
MRAA’s Top 20 Advocacy Accomplishments in 2020
Sika Marine Commits to MRAA Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — Jan. 5 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Sika Marine has become a Platinum Partner Member. Sika Marine is a premier manufacturer supplying sealants, adhesives, tooling and composite solutions within the OEM and marine aftermarket. Specifically, from an adhesives and sealants side, it supplies polyurethanes, silicones, 2-C methyl methacrylates […]
MRAA Introduces ‘Guide to Boat Show Success’
New publication presents strong tools, expert advice and proven examples of how to prepare for the 2021 boat show season, with or without in-person shows MINNEAPOLIS, December 22, 2020 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces MRAA’s Guide to Boat Show Success, a publication to walk you through a successful show season […]
U.S. Congress Outlines Key COVID-19 Stimulus / Spending Package Provisions
Source: David Maiolo WASHINGTON DC – December 21, 2020 – Today, Congress unveiled text for its long-awaited $2.5 trillion COVID-19 stimulus and year-end spending package, the second largest bill in U.S. history, and clearing a path for passage sometime late Monday evening after midnight. The 5,593-page package includes a $1.4 […]
Record-high 1,047 dealer participants at Dealer Week
New format reaches more dealerships than ever before, as 578 first-time attendees participate in educational sessions. More than 1,040 dealership personnel participated in Dealer Week 2020, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ annual conference and expo, setting an all-time record for dealer attendance. The 1,047 total dealer attendance figure smashed the previous record of […]
Apply for the 2021 MRAA Educational Foundation Scholarships
Prepare your dealership for 2021 success now. Let the MRAA Educational Foundation Scholarships help you with the professional development of your employees through scholarships. Increase Technical skills: Marine Trade Association Technical Scholarship Improve Leadership capabilities: Kevin Lodder ScholarshipDuane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship Nominate or apply for these scholarships by January 6 to make 2021 […]
Breakthrough in Stimulus Negotiations Yields Bipartisan Proposal
After weeks of negotiations, the top four congressional leaders are looking like they could unveil a COVID-19 relief package later today, the most significant breakthrough in nearly eight months since the CARES Act was passed. This package would include several items important to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas membership and the marine industry […]
Congress Passes Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Package
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, including a number of priorities for the recreational boating industry. The package is expected to pass the U.S. Senate in before the end of the month. “Boating and fishing was the most popular outdoor recreation activity in the nation […]
