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MRAA News
SeaDek Continues to Support MRAA At Highest Level
SeaDek, manufacturers of marine-grade, innovative non-skid products, has continued its commitment to the Marine Retailers Association and the marine retail community, at the Platinum level. SeaDek says its product offers a safe and comfortable alternative to carpet, all while delivering a high-level of customer experience to its customers. SeaDek Certified Fabricators are factory trained to […]
Senate Passes Critical Coast Guard Bill
Earlier this month, the Senate passed U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization legislation. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1129). The bill is a priority for the recreational boating industry as it includes provisions regarding boating safety, boat registrations, and environmental protections. Speaking on the importance of the Coast Guard reauthorization, Senate President Mitch […]
RaftUp Technologies, Inc. Signs on in Support of the MRAA
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is pleased to announce that RaftUp, an applications and software company, has signed on to support the association at the Partner level. RaftUp is a software development company that provides technical solutions that increase safety and social utility for boaters, recreational businesses, public safety agencies, and outdoor enthusiasts. […]
Grow Boating and MRAA to Launch First-Time Boat Buyer Courses
As part of an expanding educational partnership, Grow Boating and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are excited to announce a three part series of e-learning courses titled: Grow Your Dealership with First-Time Boat Buyers. The purpose of the series is to put education, tools and resources in the hands of marine retailers and […]
RBFF Launches “Take Me Fishing” License & Boat Registration Widget
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation has launched the Take Me Fishing Fishing License & Boat Registration widget to bring fishing license and boat registration information to consumers on any site the widget is added to. This free tool can be embedded directly on marina, boatyard or any stakeholder website, to help customers and potential […]
ORR Releases Video Highlighting Recreation Industry’s Economic Impact
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable issued a video this month reviewing the release of the first-ever report on the outdoor industry’s economic impact, known as the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA). Click here to watch the video. The ORSA report, produced by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis was officially announced during a Capitol […]
Marine Products Corporation Ranked on Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies List
Nashville, Georgia – Marine Products Corporation (MPC – parent company of Chaparral and Robalo Boats), a leading designer and premier manufacturer of fiberglass boats, is pleased to announce that it is listed among Fortune Magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the nation in 2018. The top 100 performers were ranked according to growth in revenues, […]
Grow Boating and MRAA expand educational partnership
Grow Boating Inc. and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are renewing and expanding their education partnership, which began in 2017, the two organizations announced today. Under the new terms of this relationship, Grow Boating and MRAA are developing marine dealer education and training to be offered online and at the Marine Dealer Conference […]
Technical Training Scholarships awarded from the Mass Marine Trades Educational Trust
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Educational Trust (MMTET) is very pleased to announce the recipients of their Technical Training Awards. This scholarship program is a new program offered in 2018 through the MMTET. The program was established in collaboration with a $1,500 scholarship award received from the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Educational Trust for […]
