• National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Hosts Annual Conference to Discuss Workforce Development, Advocacy, Marketing and More PORTLAND, MAINE, August 13, 2025 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) successfully concluded its annual conference, hosted July 21-24 by the Maine Marine
• Implications for marine retailers — how the MRAA is fighting for you By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager In late May, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a powerful trade group representing automakers and suppliers, responded to a public
57.9 million Americans went fishing in 2024, but churn continues to threaten long-term gains
Now is the time to realign, rebuild trust, and use tools like MRAA’s Scorecard Program to spark honest conversations that protect both brand and dealer health.
This year’s conference and expo will take place Dec. 7-10 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
• NMMA & MRAA launch Market Expansion Advisory Group In response to a concerning slowdown in new boat sales and shifting consumer behavior, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and MRAA have joined forces to launch the Market Expansion Advisory
Nautique Boats is the first brand to officially enroll in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ new Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program.
MRAA Partner News MINNEAPOLIS, July 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that My Financing USA has elevated its support of the marine industry by upgrading to an Education Champion partner. This advancement underscores My Financing
MINNEAPOLIS, July 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces BoatUS has committed to the association as a Platinum Partner Member. Also, it is an exhibitor Dec. 7-10, at Dealer Week 2025 in Tampa, Fla. As a
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has officially launched its 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program to foster critical, data-driven conversations that improve customer experiences.
• New Powerful Suite of Services Helps Boat Builders, Dealers and Chandleries Identify Concrete Leads and Compete in a Crowded Marketplace Partner Press Release Santa Monica, Calif. – MDS Brand, industry-leader in boat builder and dealer technology solutions, announced today
MINNEAPOLIS, June 23 –The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that EasyCare, an APCO Holdings brand and a leading provider of F&I solutions, training and dealership development, has leveled up its partnership. The MRAA Education Champions collaboration aims
