MRAA News

APCO Holdings, LLC, Announces Two Acquisitions

Capital Administrative Professionals, LLC NORCROSS, GA., July 1, 2024 — APCO Holdings, LLC (APCO), a leading provider and administrator of automotive Finance & Insurance (F&I) products and home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care (now EasyCare), GWC Warranty, and Crystal Fusion brands, has acquired Capital Administrative Professionals, LLC. This strategic acquisition is one of two […]

Jeff Strong, MRAA Board Chair, Testifies on Capitol Hill

• Testimony Highlights Benefits of MAPOceans Act and H.R. 8704 for Marine Retailers, Emphasizes Concerns Over Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule WASHINGTON, D.C, June 27, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Jeff Strong, MRAA Board Chair and President of Strong’s Marine, testified before Congress on Capitol Hill regarding the MAPOceans […]

Discover Boating Content Highlights Boater Safety Ahead of Summer

Heading into peak summer boating season, Discover Boating website content is focused on providing a variety of safety and lifestyle-related resources, engaging current and new boaters in the U.S. and Canada with timely tips and reminders.  To mark National Safe Boating Week last month, Discover Boating shared essential safety tips for boaters in a blog post and […]

BoatUS Foundation Opens Grant Program for $7.5M Effort to Remove Abandoned and Derelict Vessels (ADVs) from Nation’s Waterways

• From June 10-August 12, organizations are invited to apply for grant funding to clean up their local waterways WHAT:In a nationwide effort to remove abandoned and neglected boats from our nation’s waterways, the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) Foundation is seeking qualified, diverse and experienced organizations to submit projects for funding. […]

MRAA Unveils New Legislative Tracker Made Possible by Diamond Ambassador Members

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 17, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas unveils a new legislative tracker, made possible by the support of MRAA’s Diamond Ambassadors. This innovative tool highlights legislation the MRAA is tracking and advocating for or against on behalf of the marine industry. This new addition to the website provides MRAA […]

MasterCraft Boat Company Increases Support to the MRAA Through Platinum Partner Membership

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that MasterCraft Boat Company, a previously existing Standard Partner of the MRAA, has stepped up its commitment this year to Platinum Partner Membership. Through Platinum Partner Membership, MasterCraft provides significant support for the association while receiving increased marketing exposure, Dealer Week benefits, and the opportunity […]