Grady-White Boats and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have partnered together to bring the Grady-White dealer network a path to a delivering a greater customer experience through the Marine Industry Certified Dealer program. MRAA’s Dealer Certification program provides boat dealers with a proven roadmap for dealership success, focusing them on continually improving their […]
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New York State Expands Lawsuit Against International Commission Following Record Flooding
On November 15, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Attorney General Leticia James expanded the state’s lawsuit against the International Joint Commission (IJC) for failing to implement proper flooding protocols for the Moses-Saunders Power Dam along the St. Lawrence river. This filing builds on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s lawsuit against the […]
NOAA Designates Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary
On Saturday, November 9, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recognized an 18-mile stretch of Maryland’s Potomac River as the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. In attendance was Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, and senior NOAA and U.S. Department of Commerce officials. The sanctuary’s formal designation took place […]
American Boating Congress 2020 Registration opens with Early Bird Pricing
Registration is now open for American Boating Congress (ABC), which will be held Tuesday May 12 – Thursday, May 14, 2020. The event will be held at the InterContinental at The Warf in Washington, DC. This event is open for U.S. members, and provides attendees with the opportunity to meet their elected officials, hear from […]
U.S. Senate Holds Hearing on Outdoor Recreation, and Passes Amendment Supporting the Outdoor Economy
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee held a full committee hearing on three outdoor recreation bills that would support the outdoor recreation economy. The three bills together would help expand access to public lands for recreational use. The hearing can be found here. Separately, the Senate passed an amendment to direct the government to […]
MRAA joins with Recreational Fishing and Boating Community to applaud Atlantic Striped Bass Decision
On October 30, members of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board voted 11-4 in favor of requiring an 18% reduction in striped bass harvests in the commercial and recreational fishing sectors from North Carolina to Maine. The MRAA supported this decision after being presented with evidence that the species was […]
MRAA Member Testifies before U.S. House Committee
On Wednesday, October 30, River Valley Companies President, John Wooden was invited by the U.S. House of Representatives to testify before the Committee on Small Business at a hearing titled “Force of Nature: The Power of Small Business in America’s Recreational Infrastructure.” Wooden’s testimony proposed actions that included improvements to recreational infrastructure and a recommendation […]
Rock Outdoors Partners with Barletta Boats
Barletta Pontoon Boats, located in Bristol, IN and Rock Outdoors located in Lexington, NC have joined forces to bring Barletta pontoons to the heart of the state. Founder of Easter Creek Partners and longtime bass fisherman, owner Steve Summer opened Rock Outdoors in May 2018. Summer wasn’t thrilled with the climate of the boating industry […]
Epic Finance Partners with Source One Financial Services, LLC.
Source One Financial Services, LLC, a leading originator, underwriter and processor of consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing, announced that, effective October 1, 2019, the Company has entered into an agreement to partner with Wilmington, NC.- based Epic Finance, LLC., a leading provider of financing, insurance and warranty-related services to marine and recreational vehicle dealerships […]
Dealer Week Field Trip to Visit Oldest Fla. Restaurant, NHL Arena, Largest Recreational Dealership
The Field Trip, guided by industry trainer Valerie Ziebron, will highlight lessons in great operations, employee relations and customer experience from three Tampa-area businesses. And include some fun surprises. Dealer Week, the newly reimagined MRAA Conference & Expo, has announced the final locations of the Dealer Week Field Trip, a new all-day interactive learning opportunity. […]
