The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Explore Minnesota Tourism department appointed Marine Retailers Association of the Americas President, Matt Gruhn, to their joint Outdoor Recreation Task Force today. Created by Governor Tim Walz in December with industry support, the task force will bring together outdoor recreation stakeholders to identify opportunities to expand access, and […]
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MRAA Launches Cash Flow Management Webinars for Boat Dealers
MRAA Calls on State Governors List Marinas and Repair Facilities as “Essential”
MRAA’s Advocacy team is calling on all state Governors to adopt the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidelines on identification of critical infrastructure businesses and employees, which includes marinas, and repair and maintenance facilities. Many states have issued shelter at home policies to limit public movement to fight the spread […]
DOL Publishes Guidance Explaining Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced they will be hosting a national online dialogue to provide employers and employees with an opportunity to offer their perspective on compliance and implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This bill, signed into law last week, provides paid sick leave, free COVID-19 […]
MRAA Priorities for COVID-19 Small Business Stimulus Package
This morning the U.S. Congress is finalizing their $2-trillion economic relief package for businesses to address the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic on small businesses and their employees’ financial stability. MRAA, along with NMMA, and Association of Marina Industries (AMI), actively engaged with leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate throughout […]
MRAA Provides Free Access to Online Learning for Boat Dealers
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has made its entire library of standard educational courses found at MRAATraining.com available for free to any boat dealer who would like access. MRAATraining.com features 140 courses key to dealership growth and success, such as sales, marketing, customer service, F&I and the service department. […]
MRAA Expands Its Webinar Series for Boat Dealers
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas expanded its Ask the Expert series of live webinars for boat dealers to help them navigate decision-making in the coming weeks and months. “Today’s business environment leaves dealers with numerous critical questions — questions about caring for their employees and customers, […]
MRAA Launches COVID-19 Resources for Boat Dealers
In the first of a multi-step plan to support marine dealers with their response to the coronavirus and ensuing economic challenges, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has launched a webpage with resources for the industry to tap into. This page will be updated daily with new resources as they become available. “If you’re […]
MRAA Adds Valuable New Bronze Benefit
In order to share the value of its extensive library of online learning with more dealers, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has added a valuable new member benefit for all Bronze members. All current or newly enrolled Bronze Members will now have free access to one online course on MRAATraining.com per year. MRAATraining.com […]
Virginia Governor Signs Legislation to Strengthen Menhaden Conservation
Recreational fishing and boating groups applaud new bipartisan law Following vocal support from recreational fishermen, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bipartisan bill improving menhaden management in the Atlantic. The legislation transfers management authority of Atlantic menhaden—a small oily baitfish that feeds sportfish like striped bass—to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, which oversees every other […]
