The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the leading trade association of North American small businesses that sell and service recreational boats, expressed grave concern over the Trump administration’s move to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to allow for the sale of gasoline with 15% ethanol, or E15, year-round. Matt Gruhn, President of the MRAA, […]
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Vital Water Infrastructure Bill Heads to President’s Desk
On Wednesday, October 10, the Senate passed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, and it now awaits President Trump’s signature. The bill has been a major priority for the recreational boating industry, as it contains numerous provisions that affect issues such as efforts to combat aquatic invasive species, dredging programs, everglades restoration, and controlling […]
Moose Landing Marina Adds Starcraft Boat Brand
Naples, Maine — Moose Landing Marina has expanded its boat offerings with the addition of the Starcraft brand. For five generations and counting, Starcraft has been dedicated to building boats that deliver better experiences on the water. Whether you love cruising, fishing or watersports, Starcraft has the right vessel for you from high-adrenaline sport […]
Barletta Welcomes Local Schools for Manufacturing Days
Eighth-graders learned last week there are good careers available in local industries. Companies partnered with the Horizon Education Alliance to organize industrial tours for nearly 3,000 middle school students in Elkhart County. The week’s effort is being held in conjunction with Manufacturing Day, which actually covers several days. The day usually occurs on the first […]
Boating Services Network Launches OnBoard Boating Club and Rentals
Boating Services Network, the new boating services division of marine leader Brunswick Corporation, has launched OnBoard Boating Club and Rentals (“OnBoard”), a state-of-the-art, turnkey business platform empowering marine dealers and marinas to expand their operations and serve the emerging and rapidly growing boat club and rental consumer market segments. For those looking to attract new […]
Barletta Boat Company invests in MRAA programs
Bill and Kristin Fenech and Barletta Boat Company have continued their generous support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and its mission to provide tools, resources and educational programming to elevate today’s dealers. “It’s no secret that the dealerships are the lifeblood of this industry,” says Bill Fenech, President and Co-Owner of Barletta […]
Committed Schools Support Workforce Development in the Marine Industry
Momentum Building: Four Schools in Three Weeks Obtain ABYC’s Marine Service Curriculum The American Boat & Yacht Council’s (ABYC) has announced that in this month of September, four schools have enrolled in their “Fundamentals of Marine Service Technology” curriculum program. The program was built to help secondary and post-secondary schools easily implement standards based marine […]
Brunswick and the MRAA Partner for Healthcare and Extended Service Contracts
Brunswick Corporation’s dealer services program, Brunswick Dealer Advantage (BDA), and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, have announced a partnership which will provide Brunswick marine dealers with access to healthcare options through MRAA Health, while providing MRAA dealers with access to extended service contract sales through Brunswick Product Protection. “MRAA and BDA are both […]
MRAA Seeks 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Applications
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has opened the nomination period for the 2nd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes marine retail professionals who have made fundamental, significant and sustained contributions to the marine industry. Last year, Don Galey, Galey’s Marine, Bakersfield, Calif., was named the first recipient of the award. […]
Regal & Nautique of Orlando Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Announces Major Building Expansion Plans
A crowd of more than 300 including key marine industry leaders and watersports VIPs and athletes recently gathered to celebrate and toast top-ranked boat dealer Regal & Nautique of Orlando’s 10th anniversary in Central Florida. The event was highlighted by the official announcement and grand unveiling of major new dealership building expansion plans slated for […]
