The Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year honor is just one of the scholarships and awards distributed each year by the MRAA Educational Foundation. The Kevin Lodder Scholarship, ABYC Scholarships, Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship and MRAA Technical Scholarships are all presented by the Foundation each year at MDCE. This year’s scholarships and award […]
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MRAA Scholarship Application Process Kicks Off
Retail Members of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and their employees can now complete online applications for the Kevin Lodder Scholarship, Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship and ABYC Scholarships. Women from throughout the boating business are eligible to be nominated or apply for the Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year Award, currently celebrating […]
MDCE Launches Special VIP Kit Promotion
Register for the 2016 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo before Aug. 31 and receive a comprehensive VIP Event Planning Kit, offering numerous opportunities to maximize your team’s success while in Orlando. Designed to help marine retailers customize their MDCE experience, the VIP Kit will guide attendees through every aspect of the show, from its Expo […]
The Newest Class of Certified Dealers
The only standardized training curriculum dedicated exclusively to marine retailers, boat dealerships enrolled in the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program unlock access to a variety of preferred benefits — including a dynamic library of interactive training materials and a personalized consultant to help navigate the process. “We are seeing excellent participation, and it’s clear the […]
Reed’s Marine: The Art of Succession Planning
Harold and Tom each had young sons at the time, and 19-year-old Tom Johnson and 18-year-old Keith Shallcross were promptly put to work hauling boats, performing routine maintenance and learning the new family business. Both boys would eventually inherit their fathers’ ownership stakes, have families of their own and spend their entire professional lives […]
OSHA Penalties Increase 78 Percent Starting Aug. 1, 2016
All information provided by KPA OSHA PENALTIES INCREASE 78 PERCENT STARTING AUGUST 1, 2016 On June 30, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an increase in monetary penalties for violations of OSHA standards and regulations. The increased penalties are the direct result of a provision in the 2015 Inflation Adjustment Act […]
How Lynnhaven Marine Keeps the Conversation Going
What makes Lynnhaven Marine a bit different, however, is the way owner Chuck Guthrie and his entire team goes about accomplishing this mission. Having a dedicated employee responsible for placing these monthly calls began about two years ago after Chuck noticed his sales team was spending too much time dealing with service issues, warranty concerns […]
Protective Asset Protection Attains Platinum Partnership Status with MRAA
Offering protection for stern drive, inboard, outboard, diesel and personal watercraft such as Jet Skis, Protective Asset Protection serves thousands of marine, automotive, power sports and RV dealerships throughout the United States. The company was recently recognized with a 2016 Dealers’ Choice Award by Auto Trader Today, and hosts a full menu of interactive training. […]
Boaterz ‘n Bikerz Hull of a Tour3 is Revving Up for 2016 “Pacific Coast Rush”
Boaterz ‘n Bikerz Hull of a Tour3 is As part of the “Boaterz n Bikerz of America Hull of a Tour” series originally launched in 2011, this summer’s event kicks off July 23 and features a full week of scenic mountain and waterway riding including stretches along the famed Pacific Coast Highway. This year’s […]
Meet MRAA’s New Membership and Benefits Specialist
Nikki Duffney comes to MRAA from the organic food sector and has made an immediate impact A graduate of the University of Minnesota-Morris with a degree in business management, Nikki has spent the last six years coordinating the membership department at the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association, an organization representing organic food retailers. She says […]
