MINNEAPOLIS — July 6, 2020 — With first-time boat buyers flocking to boat purchases in record numbers and overwhelming dealers across North America, the buying and ownership experience is at risk. With this in mind, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced a new education series of insights and resources designed to help […]
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MRAA, NMMA COVID-19 Retail Reopening Guidelines
LAST UPDATED: Thursday August 13, 2:00PM ET As states continue to reopen their economies post the COVID-19 pandemic, MRAA and NMMA are working together to help our members nationwide identify and assess the retail status in each state. The map highlights retail status in each state as well by identifying the percentage level each state […]
MRAA Adds Four New Partner Members
MRAA Adds Four New Partner Members MINNEAPOLIS — June 23 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces four new partner members in Atilus, Dealership Toolkit, Kenect and Medallion Bank. “We are thrilled to add four new members to our influential group of partnering businesses,” said Allison Gruhn, Director of Business Development. […]
The Paycheck Protection Program Changes All Dealers Need to Know
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 17, 2020 – On June 5th, President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 into law, officially making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. MRAA outlines some of the major changes in our document here. Notable changes include: – Loans can be used for 24 […]
Senate Passes the Great American Outdoors Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 17, 2020 – The U.S. Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Ac this afternoon with a 73- 25 vote earlier this afternoon. This package is the largest public lands and conservation package in the past 50 years, and the single largest outdoor recreation package ever passed. The Great American Outdoors […]
Barletta Boat Company Plans Elkhart County Expansion, 250 New Jobs in Indiana
BRISTOL, Ind. – Barletta Boat Company, a manufacturer of high-quality pontoon boats, announced plans today to expand its operations in Elkhart County and nearly double its Indiana workforce, creating up to 250 new jobs over the next few years. “With homegrown Hoosier companies like Barletta at the helm, Indiana will continue driving its economy forward, […]
Big Thunder Marine announces new location in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Big Thunder Marine announces new location in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with a focus on Fountain Center Consoles. “Big Thunder has done a great job representing Iconic Marine Group (parent company of Fountain) at Lake of the Ozarks, I’m excited for what they can do on the East Coast of Florida,” says Fred Ross, Owner […]
Discover Boating, Take Me Fishing Launch “Get On Board” Marketing Campaign
Industry-wide effort to help Americans find the safe, restorative power of boating and fishing amid COVID-19
Dealer Week Opens With Lowest Rate, Attendee Guarantee
MINNEAPOLIS – June 10, 2020 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas opened dealer registration today for Dealer Week 2020, to be held Dec. 8-11 in Austin, Texas, with a month of reduced rates, and a three-fold guarantee for attendees: Dealer Week will take place in 2020; if anyone attends and doesn’t learn anything […]
MRAA Statement on Racism
MINNEAPOLIS – June 9, 2020 – Tragedy has fallen upon Minneapolis, Minnesota, the United States and the world. On Monday, May 25, George Floyd was killed by police in an unjust, unfair and deplorable act of violence. This is one act in a long series of violent acts upon the Black community that signifies […]
