The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is pleased to announce that 26 dealership locations achieved the Marine Industry Certified Dealership status in 2019. The Marine Industry Dealer Certification Programs provides marine retailers with a customizable blueprint to help establish efficient and effective processes. The program offers tools to engage your employees in a business’ […]
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MRAA Board of Directors Approve ACMA Resolutions for 2020
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ Board of Directors voted to adopt the Advisory Council of Marine Associations’ (ACMA) policy resolution to help direct the MRAA’s legislative and advocacy efforts for 2020. ACMA, created to advise the MRAA on its annual policy agenda, is comprised of state, regional and national marine trade associations, and […]
Are You Dealing with Flooding Issues?
The MRAA is working with the U.S. Congress to address water resource problems around both the Great Lakes and the Upper Mississippi River Basin. We are looking for specific projects to point out to Congress, and to help them develop flood plans for the region. Is flooding affecting your business? Please email MRAA Government Relations […]
The Boat House Group Acquires Bald Knob Marina
The Boat House Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bald Knob Marina in Johnsburg, IL. This transaction represents a significant step towards aggressively expanding the dealership footprint while supporting the growth and customer base of The Boat House and Bald Knob Marina. The acquisition will combine the current Boat House Chicago and Bald […]
RIMTA CEO, Wendy Mackie, to Keynote Taiwan International Boat Show
The Taiwan International Boat Show takes place from March 12-15, 2020 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center. This year, Wendy Mackie, CEO of Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA), will be one of the keynote speakers at the boat show’s summit: Global Market, Trends and Design on Friday March 13th. Her topic is on US Boating […]
MRAA Members Testify in Indiana
On January 27, the Indiana House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on an amendment to House Bill 1385 #2, which would allow boaters to wake surf behind a forward-facing engine. MRAA, along with its partners, the National Marine Manufacturer Association and Water Sports Industry Association supported this measure. Two MRAA members, Preston Schenkel […]
MRAA Stands Up to Over Fishing in Chesapeake Bay
On January 29, the Virginia House of Delegates Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on HB 1448, Menhaden; Management of the Fishery, which would transfer management authority for the fishery from Virginia’s General Assembly, to the Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC). All other marine fisheries in the state are managed by VMRC. […]
MRAA fights “Right to Repair” in Maine
On January 23, the Maine State Legislature Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business held a hearing on a bill (HB 1977) that would require manufacturers to provide comprehensive information and access to software and tools needed to repair products – including electronics, and marine engines— to untrained and uncertified technicians and individuals. MRAA […]
Ed Lofgren Awarded MRAA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas named Ed Lofgren of 3A Marine Service, Inc., Hingham, Mass., as its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Last week, Lofgren was recognized for his deep passion and dedication to his local, state, national and North American boating industry for more than 50 years. In addition to owning and […]
MRAA, MICD Launch 2020 Continuous Certification Curriculum
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced the lineup for the 2020 Continuous Certification curriculum, as part of the Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) program. The Continuous Certification program is a year-long education program that teaches marine retailers how to improve upon their already premier operations that were improved throughout the initial MICD […]
