The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has developed a survey tool, the COVID-19 Employee Sentiment Survey, that dealers can use to measure employee sentiment during this COVID-19 pandemic. The survey tool, which has been modified from the standard Employee Satisfaction Survey offered by the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program, provides […]
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Northpoint Commerical Finance, MRAA Partner on Dealer Education
The MRAA announced today that Northpoint Commercial Finance has partnered with the organization as an Education Champion. Education Champions agree to support the educational programming that the MRAA delivers to its members by leveraging their industry expertise and resources. Additionally, they help fuel the execution and creation of the Association’s education products through a year-round […]
Tri-State Area Governors Reach Agreement on Reopening Marinas, Boatyards, and Marine Manufacturers
On Saturday, April 18, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitation protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services or rentals will not be allowed, […]
U.S. Senate Passes Deal to Reload Paycheck Protection Program, Sends to House for Consideration
On April 21, The U.S. Senate reached a deal on a $484 billion funding package, to expand the popular Paycheck Protection Program, and increase funding for U.S. health systems, and expand COVID-19 testing and contract tracing capabilities. The funding package will now move to the U.S. House of Representatives, and is expected to receive a […]
MRAA, Rollick Expand Partnership with MRAA Member Benefits
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and Rollick announced today an expansion of the organizations’ partnership, aimed at helping boat dealers attract new customers, enhance the customer experience, streamline the buying process and measure satisfaction throughout the sale and ownership cycles. Rollick became an Education Champion Partner of the MRAA in 2019, supporting the […]
MRAA President Matt Gruhn Appointed to Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Task Force
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 […]
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 […]
