MDCE educational content ascending to new level

Organizers of the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo are investing in the event’s educational program at a higher level than ever before, with plans underway to offer an expanded line-up of speakers and topics. As part of this initiative, more than 120 topics from 100-plus potential speakers are being

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April promo drives early MDCE registration

Following the grand opening of registration for the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo earlier this month, more than 40 industry professionals have registered to attend, setting a new record for April registration with more than a week left to go. Driving this surge in early registrations is a one-month

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Dominion Marine Media upgrades MRAA membership

MINNEAPOLIS — Dominion Marine Media, the division of Dominion Enterprises that operates YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com, has upgraded its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas to Premier Partner Member. “As a major contributor to the success of today’s marine dealer, we are proud that Dominion Marine

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Sealine Yachts America becomes MRAA Partner Member

MINNEAPOLIS — Sealine Yachts America, LLC, a fully owned subsidiary of British boat manufacturer Sealine International Ltd., has signed on as a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “Having worked on the retail side of our industry for so long, I have a healthy respect for

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Rinimax, Inc. named MRAA Premier Partner

MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Rinimax, Inc., a nationwide provider of environmental protection to marine dealers as well as F&I products, consulting and training, has joined the association as a Premier Partner Member. “We have been partners to many of the top marine

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MRAA names Michele Rosacker Administrative Assistant

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has hired Michele Rosacker as the organization’s part-time Administrative Assistant. Rosacker comes to MRAA having spent a number of years working for Target Corporation where she gained valuable experience. There, she worked as a Merchandising Coordinator for

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MRAA Members saved $90,500 thru shipping benefit

Members of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas saved more than $90,500 in 2012 through the MRAA Rewards Shipping Program. This program, facilitated by PartnerShip, helped those MRAA members who participated in it, save, on average $323.53. In other words, those members saved more than $20 more than what

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MDCE opens registration with April promotion

The 2013 dealer event will be held Nov. 17-20 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. MINNEAPOLIS – To kick off the grand opening of registration for the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, organizers are launching an incredible April promotion through which dealers can sign up to attend

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MRAA names Michael Geatz Marketing Coordinator

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has hired Michael Geatz as the organization’s marketing coordinator. As a senior at Hamline University (St. Paul, Minn.), Geatz will graduate in mid May. While at Hamline, he took a diverse array of course, including web design,

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Webinar: Discover Boating’s 2013 Marketing Plan

The industry’s Discover Boating marketing campaign is gearing up for launch. We invite you to join this all-industry webinar on April 3 outlining details for Discover Boating’s Welcome to the Water marketing campaign. This 45-minute webinar will provide a look at the integrated marketing mix on tap for the busy

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