Tag: Allison Gruhn

Wave Makers!

 “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the action of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” – the Dalai Llama For me, the iconic and cultural image of Rosie the Riveter surfaces when thinking about strong, courageous women. While World War II was before my time, I remember first learning […]

Meet Nichole Wishart, MRAA Business Development Specialist

MINNEAPOLIS, January 30, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Nichole Wishart has joined the MRAA team as MRAA Business Development Specialist. “We are delighted to add Nichole’s unique talents and entrepreneurial acumen to the MRAA team,” says Allison Gruhn, Vice President of Business Development. “She possesses great leadership abilities […]

Avalon Pontoons Joins MRAA as a Platinum Partner

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Avalon Pontoons has joined the MRAA as a Platinum Partner Member.   Through Platinum Partner Membership, Avalon Pontoons supports the MRAA, its programs and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body to fuel the industry’s success. Commitments from Platinum Partners like Avalon allow […]

Boatzon Joins MRAA as Platinum Partner

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Boatzon has joined the MRAA at the Platinum Partner Membership level.   Through Platinum Partner Membership, Boatzon supports the MRAA, its programs and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the industry. Commitments from Platinum […]

Sea Fox Boat Company Commits to Platinum Partnership

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Sea Fox Boat Company has joined the MRAA as a Platinum Partner Member.   Through Platinum Partner Membership, Sea Fox supports the MRAA, its programs and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the industry. […]

Annapolis Yacht Documentation, Brand Lab Gear, Maxima Boats USA, and Sea Pro Boats Join MRAA as Partner Members

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 6, 2023 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Annapolis Yacht Documentation, Brand Lab Gear, Maxima Boats USA and Sea Pro Boats as Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers […]

2023 Expo Hall to Feature the Most Exhibitors and Largest Floor Space in Dealer Week History

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 23, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo has set an all-time high for exhibitors, suppliers and manufacturers that have committed to display at the event held Dec. 4-7, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Expo Hall at the Tampa Convention Center […]

MRAA Welcomes Aboard Seven New Partner Members

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 9, 2023 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Avid Boats, DIAN Motors, LaVictoire Finance, NauticStar, OneSource Financial, Phoenix Trailers, and Renaissance Marine Group as Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that […]

Integrated Dealer Systems Expands Support to MRAA as Platinum Partner Member

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) increased its level of support to the Association by becoming a Platinum Partner Member. Through Platinum Partner Membership, IDS supports the MRAA, its programs, and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel the […]

Northpoint Commercial Finance Advances as MRAA’s Newest Strategic Partner

• Northpoint steps up its support of MRAA’s mission through enhanced membership and Dealer Week participation MINNEAPOLIS — Northpoint Commercial Finance has significantly increased its support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, MRAA’s mission of supporting dealers and the Dealer Week annual Conference & Expo as a Strategic Partner — the highest level of […]