Compass Maritime Group Launches ‘Talent on Deck’ a innovative new talent-spotting platform designed to give marina operators and marine businesses exclusive, confidential access to top-tier industry professionals while streamlining the hiring process.
Carly Poole has recently joined the the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) as an Education & Dealer Enablement Consultant.
ANCHORING: The 9 Leadership Disciplines That Redefine Dealership Success provides a roadmap for navigating the changing realities of marine retail.
MRAA participated in the Small Business Legislative Council fly-in to advocate for tax stability and workforce policy. Meetings included the White House, Department of Labor, and key members of Congress.
What boat dealers should keep in mind now that the FTC has sent a warning letter to auto dealers about deceptive pricing practices.
MRAA participated in a bipartisan Capitol Hill briefing focused on federal boating access policy and the infrastructure investments that support public access to U.S. waterways.
By Dustin Hunt, Director, Dealer Sales & Support, Rollick, an MRAA Platinum Partner Boat shows remain one of the most powerful opportunities for marine dealers to connect with in-market shoppers. Attendees arrive ready to explore new boats, ask questions and picture themselves on the water. Yet while the excitement on
• New Tool Automatically Improves Boat Listing Photos to Help Dealers Attract Buyers and Sell Inventory Faster MRAA Partner Press Release FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (February 2, 2026) – Boatyard, a technology company known for modernizing marine service operations, has announced the launch of a new AI-powered photo enhancement feature as
Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, is driving strong earned media coverage for winter boat shows that reinforces retail boating’s value at the local market level. Recent coverage positions boat shows as the most practical way for consumers to explore boating. Moreover, boat shows are a hands‑on, in-person and
• Award recognition highlights marine retailers committed to strong workplace culture and employee experience MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 28, 2026) — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recognized 21 2025 Great Dealerships to Work For and named its second annual MRAA Trailblazer Award recently at Dealer Week in Tampa, Fla.
