Outdoor recreation is vital to the economic and healthful well-being of America. The industry generates $887 billion in direct spending and supports 7.6 million jobs across all 50 states. Ninety-nine percent of RVs and 95% of boats sold in the United States are made in America. Many of the jobs supported by the industry are […]
MRAA News
MRAA Launches Marine Retail Lifetime Achievement Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it is launching a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize and promote marine retail professionals who have made fundamental, significant and sustained contributions to the marine industry. To be presented on December 10, 2017, on the opening night of the Marine Dealer […]
Marine Distributors Association Returns as MDCE Education Sponsor
The National Marine Distributors Association has signed on, for the sixth-consecutive year, as an Education Sponsor for the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. Representing distributors of marine products, as well as many accessory manufacturers, the NMDA supports the broader marine industry through promotion of boating to consumers, promotion of wholesale distributors as the best way […]
MRAA Opens 2017 Scholarship Application Process
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 […]
Secretary of Interior Meets With MRAA and Members of Recreation Roundtable
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 […]
