Portfolio boat lenders expecting positive business during 2019; boat loan delinquency performs below 1% for 7th straight year. The most comprehensive marine finance market study of lending trends and operations in the United States has been released by the National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA). The 2019 Annual Statistical Report provides detailed data relating to the […]
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Tiara Yachts | Tiara Sport Makes Three-Year Commitment with MRAA on Dealer Certification
Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport along with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have partnered together to bring the Tiara dealer network a pathway to delivering a greater customer experience through a 3-year commitment to the Marine Industry Certified Dealer program. To encourage participation by their dealer network, Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport will […]
Edmonston Elected Chairman of Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
BoatUS Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Edmonston has been elected chairman of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council. Senior-level representatives from state and federal wildlife agencies, saltwater and freshwater fishing organizations, recreational boating groups, recreational boating and fishing industries, conservation organizations, tribal representatives and the tourism industry comprise the 18-member body. The council […]
Bridge Marina Hosts Representative Mikie Sherrill
Bridge Marine is an active MRAA member and represents the association on the BoatPAC Board of Directors. Last Friday, Representative Mikie Sherrill visited Bridge Marina in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey to discuss the controversial closure of the lake because of harmful algae blooms. Ray Fernandez, President of Bridge Marina indicated that the New Jersey Department […]
ORR, NGA Launch Outdoor Recreation Learning Network to Promote Economic Growth
The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced the launch of the Outdoor Recreation Learning Network – of which the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is a founding sponsor – to help governors and their staff leverage their states’ unique natural, cultural and historical outdoor recreation resources to advance economic, workforce, health and environmental benefits. “ORR is […]
Wisconsin Establishes Outdoor Recreation Office
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the state budget bill into law, which subsequently created the Office of Outdoor Recreation within Wisconsin Tourism – an important initiative that will help expand outdoor recreation opportunities in the state. With this measure, Wisconsin becomes the 14th state to establish an outdoor recreation office, a testament to the growing […]
Five Additional Companies Join MRAA, Dealer Week as Strategic Partners
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is excited to announce the addition of four marine manufacturers for a three-year commitment as Strategic Partners of the MRAA and its newly reimagined Annual Conference and Expo, Dealer Week. These key partners are: Malibu Boats, Inc.; CDK Global; Regal Boats; Smoker Craft, Inc.; and Yamaha Marine Group. […]
60+ Organizations Support Adding U.S. Forest Service to Backlog Bill
Over 60 organizations have signed on in support of adding the U.S. Forest Service to the maintenance backlog bill. Below is the letter being sent to committee members. Dear Members of the Committee: The undersigned recreation groups and businesses strongly urge you to include the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in the Restore Our Parks and […]
ORR Proposes Registered ORR Proposes Registered Appenticeship Report Language
Last month, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable urged congressional appropriators to include report language in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) appropriations bill that expands the Department of Labor’s in-demand industries to include those which are critical to restoring economic resiliency to our rural and under-resourced communities, many of which directly […]
MRAA Releases “Job Descriptions That Amp Up Productivity” White Paper
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas published its latest white paper, “Job Descriptions That Amp Up Productivity,” presented by the Marine Industry Certified Dealership program. This digital publication was developed to empower employers to craft internal and external job descriptions that create a more productive, accountable and satisfying work environment. The white paper directs […]
