Via the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ): The recreational boating industry in New Jersey was given a big boost this month when Governor Christie signed a new sales tax bill into law. The bill provides a partial exemption
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has been selected from a distinguished field of nominees and recently named the “2015 Association of the Year” by the Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE). The award was presented during MSAE’s
Coast Guard Bill Placed on Senate Calendar Notable contents affecting U.S. boat dealers include $1.5 million for the National Recreational Boating Survey and reauthorization of the Sportfish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act. Additionally, the bill’s contents direct the Coast
How You Can Support the Miami International Boat Show You’ve likely been following the developments and challenges surrounding the Miami International Boat Show, one of the most significant and influential shows in our industry, and celebrating its 75th anniversary in
Inside New U.S. Transportation Bill and How it Affects Boat Dealers Leaders within both the recreational boating and fishing sectors believe these updates will strengthen what is already the world’s premier aquatic conversation and boating access program, while ● New
Are YOU interested in having your voice heard when it comes to how the U.S. government classifies and tracks various occupations at your dealership? If so, please accept this invitation to join a special teleconference call this Wednesday, Dec. 9,
As part of its mission to create a strong and healthy boating industry, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is committed to offering training, education and professional development opportunities
Dear Colleagues, We need your help! As many of you know, we are moving our Miami International Boat Show to its new home at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin for the 2016 show, February 11–15. In light of some
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has, for the second consecutive year, been awarded a $3,000 scholarship to train students for technical careers in the marine industry. Presented by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Educational Foundation, the scholarship was announced
From left to right: Nancy Smith of Colorado Boat Center, Melissa Danko, Margaret Podlich — president of the Boat Owners Association of the United States, Nancy Cueroni — Executive Director of the National Marine Distributors Association and Marion Minor
Industry expert and boating enthusiast plans to make an immediate impact on MRAA’s certified dealership program. Bob McCann, recognized as a trailblazing marketer, innovative business development specialist and professional educator, has been named Lead Consultant of the Marine Retailers Association
Nancy Smith, co-owner and vice president of Colorado Boat Center, with MRAA president Matt Gruhn (right) and board member Randy Wattenbarger, owner of Cleveland Boat Center, during this week’s MRAA annual meeting. Nancy will step down from the MRAA board
