More than $45,000 worth of training opportunities will be awarded to applicants. MINNEAPOLIS — The MRAA Educational Foundation has kicked off the 2017 application process for its five annual scholarships, as well as the Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award, at MRAA.com/Foundation. The award and scholarships, which will be presented during the Marine […]
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Author, Strategist Rory Vaden named 2017 MDCE Closing Keynote
MINNEAPOLIS, June 26, 2017 — Self-discipline strategist, author and business motivational speaker, Rory Vaden, has been named the Closing Keynote speaker for the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. Vaden, whose insights have been shared on Oprah radio, in Businessweek, and in SUCCESS Magazine, is the co-founder of Southwestern Consulting, a multi-million-dollar international training company. […]
Tim Sanders named 2017 MDCE Opening Keynote
MINNEAPOLIS, June 21, 2017 — Best-selling author and noted innovation guru Tim Sanders has been named the Opening Keynote speaker for the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. Slated for Monday, Dec. 11, Sanders’ keynote presentation, titled “How Digital Can Supercharge Your Business,” will offer actionable advice on how to leverage customer media, inexpensive content, […]
MRAA adds Program Marketing Coordinator
Katie Eichelberger brings expertise and fresh perspective to MRAA marketing team. MINNEAPOLIS, June 19, 2017 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced expansion of its marketing team, hiring Katie Eichelberger as a Program Marketing Coordinator. Eichelberger has a background in marketing and communications with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simpson College in […]
Massachusetts KIDS Boating Day
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is happy to announce that we have declared Saturday June 10th, 2017 as “Massachusetts KIDS Boating Day”. Currently, there are four KIDS boating events taking place in Massachusetts on Saturday June 10th. The current list of events is below, but more events may be added before Saturday. Chairman Bill […]
Boaterz and Bikerz Hull of a Tour4 Revs Up for Summer Adventure in New England
May 31, 2017, Venice, FL – Boaterz n Bikerz of America Hull of a Tour4 is revving up for yet another awesome adventure July 15 – 22. This year’s event, dubbed “The Lobster Roll,” features a guided ride covering a thrilling mix of mountain and coastal terrain throughout New England including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts […]
Boat Owners Warehouse Announces New Location
Boat Owners Warehouse – A fixture of the South Florida marine community since 1979 is excited to announce their fourth and newest location at 1830 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida. This location will join the other 3 stores located in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Riviera Beach. Slated to open April 12th 2017, this 7200 […]
MDCE Dealer Registration Off to a Record Start
MINNEAPOLIS, May 8, 2017 — Dealer registration for the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo launched with great momentum in April, setting a new opening-month registration record for the December event. With 193 total dealer registrations during the April Earliest Bird savings period, MDCE attracted a more than 15-percent increase in registrations compared to the […]
MRAA, Partners Send Message to Administration and Congress Regarding Broken Ethanol Policy
WASHINGTON, DC, May 3, 2017 – Yesterday, a letter was sent from MRAA and a group of industry partners to the Trump administration and Congress. The coalition of recreational boating and sportfishing interests urged action to fix America’s broken ethanol policy. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), National […]
