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. […]
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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 […]
Certification Program Launches Q3 Course
The Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program has released its third quarter Continuous Certification course: Align Your Dealership with Today’s Customer. This course is part of the requirements for dealers to maintain their Certification status and to continually improve their dealership. Align Your Dealership with Today’s Customer teaches dealers about consumers’ needs and wants and how […]
Florida Governor Signs Boat Titling Bill into Law
Earlier this month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the Uniform Certificate of Title Act (HB 475/S 676). MRAA, along with other industry partners, has actively advocated in favor of this top recreational boating industry priority. Titling is considered a vital tool in the effort to protect consumers from buying damaged, destroyed, or stolen […]
ORR Members to Testify Before U.S. Trade Representative; Oppose Tariffs that will Hurt Outdoor Rec.
Members of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will make their case before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and describe just how proposed Section 301 tariffs will hurt the outdoor recreation industry and American consumers. Tom Cove (President and CEO, Sports and Fitness Industry Association), Glenn Hughes (President, American Sportfishing Association), Scott Schloegel […]
All-New Field Trip Experience to Kick Off Dealer Week 2019
As part of its re-imagined event experience, MRAA’s all-new Annual Conference and Expo, Dealer Week, will kick off with an immersive field trip opportunity on December 8th in Tampa, Fla. Participants will tour local businesses and gather lessons on customer experience, business operations and employee relations from brands that are innovating in those areas. “The […]
MRAA Announces Commitment of Six New Education Champions
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the edition of six Education Champion partners in 2019. 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 sponsorship. […]
June is Great Outdoors Month!
The weather is warming up and that means summer vacation is right around the corner. Great Outdoors Month® 2019 is a great way to experience healthy, active outdoor family fun in your great outdoors! Public and private organizations from across the country are coming together as members of the Great Outdoors Month® Council to help […]
