MINNEAPOLIS, December 15, 2016 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced recently that SeaDek Marine Products has come on board to support MRAA’s efforts to field and finalize a retail compensation and benefits study.   As a manufacturer of non-skid, closed-cell EVA traction products, SeaDek has demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting the […]

MINNEAPOLIS, November 16, 2016 — Chaparral Boats and Robalo Boats have upgraded their membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas to a Premier Partner Member.   Based in Nashville, Ga., Chaparral Boats and Robalo Boats are one of the longest-standing boat builder members of the MRAA. With more than 50 models between the […]

MINNEAPOLIS, November 14, 2016 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has embarked on a study of North American retail compensation programs as part of a multi-faceted effort to provide solutions for the marine industry’s workforce crisis.   This first-of-its-kind study, which launched last week, invited more than 3,000 retail outlets in the United […]

Minneapolis — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Brooks Marine Group has joined MRAA as a Premier Partner Member, in what will be a multi-tiered relationship that will create several benefits for MRAA members.   Nationally recognized as a top management recruiting firm dedicated to serving the marine industry, Brooks Marine […]

Minneapolis — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today released the marine industry’s first comprehensive Workforce Assessment, outlining the issues faced by boat and engine dealers across North America when it comes to hiring, developing and retaining employees. Featuring insights from 517 respondents, who represented more than 1,300 individual dealership locations, the 2016 MRAA […]

Minneapolis — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it is partnering with Priority One Financial Services to host an educational webinar on “What You Need to Know about Credit Bureaus,” for MRAA Members.   Hosted by Eric Craig, Senior Dealer Account Executive of Priority One, this webinar, which will be held […]

MINNEAPOLIS, October 13, 2016 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Blackbeard Marine, based in Kingston, Okla., has become the association’s most recent dealer to join as Premium Retail Member.   A two-location dealer with aspirations for more locations, Blackbeard Marine has seen significant growth since owner Steve Jennings purchased the […]

Money raised will fund marine industry training and professional development scholarships Minneapolis — Colleagues and companies from throughout the retail marine industry have responded in a big way to a special fundraising challenge issued this summer by Dave Briggs, owner of Wayzata Marine. Dave, who will be running the Chicago Marathon this Saturday, Oct. 9, […]

This $5,000 opportunity is open to Marine Retailers Association members, employees and dependents Minneapolis — What happens when industry leaders get together to give back to the marine retail community at the heart of the boating business? A new scholarship is born! The MRAA Educational Foundation is proud to announce that Retail Members of the […]