MINNEAPOLIS, February 8 – The Marine Retailers Association of the America announced today that it has added four new employees in Design Coordinator Grace Schmidt, Online Education Manager Angela Murphy, Sales & Marketing Specialist Gabrielle Ronnenberg and Membership Specialist Jennifer McLachlan. “We are delighted to add these outstanding individuals to the MRAA team and continue […]
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TEXA USA Releases TXT MULTIHUB
• Device Innovation provides Smarter Connectivity for multi-environment vehicle interfaces • Built-in display to visually confirm connection status, new protocols and connection options for versatile modular vehicle diagnostics • Stand alone Linux operating system for adaptable vehicle connection and greater security • New certified durability for rugged environment use Today’s repair specialists must be capable of […]
Regulator Marine, MRAA Expand Partnership
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and Regulator Marine expanded their partnership recently, through both MRAA membership and participation at Dealer Week 2022. Late in 2022, Regulator Marine, a leading manufacturer of offshore fishing boats, signed on to support the MRAA as a Platinum Partner Member. Their commitment to support the association […]
Roswell Marine Audio Supports the MRAA as a Platinum Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Roswell Marine joined The Association as a Platinum Partner Member. Through Platinum Partner Membership, Roswell Marine 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 […]
MRAA Launches Updated Strategic Roadmap
• MRAA staff, board and strategic partners set updated priorities for the association’s work in serving North American dealerships MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas finalized a three-year strategic plan that seeks to further strengthen how the association fuels the success of the marine industry. Through expanded dealer training and educational programs […]
MRAA Adds Two New Partner Members in January
MINNEAPOLIS, — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces two additional supporting organizations to its growing list of MRAA Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel the success of the marine […]
MRAA Announces 2023 Board of Directors, New Chair
MINEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the America has announced a new roster of board members, as well as a new Chair of the board. Jeff Strong, President of Strong’s Marine in New York, has been named the Chair of the MRAA Board of Directors. Strong has owned Strong’s Marine since 1992, growing the […]
RDS Reinsurance Symposium
INDIANAPOLIS – Relentless Dealer Services (RDS), recently announced its “RDS Reinsurance Symposium,” for auto, marine and RV dealerships. “Every day as our team travels throughout the country, we hear questions from dealers interested in learning the detailed opportunities with reinsurance,” said Jamison Carrier, RDS President. “We’ve designed this event specifically to answer those questions.” Although […]
Marine Industry Insights: Boat Values, Seasonality and Prepping for a Return to the Norm
• Lenny Sims, VP Business Development/Strategy – Specialty Vehicles for J.D. Power and the MRAA Discuss Insights on the Current Marine Market By Drew Mick, MRAA Data Specialist Drew Mick: The overview suggests that boat values started 2022 high but then flipped in the latter part of the year. This is in stark contrast to […]
MRAA Board of Directors Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities
MINNEAPOLIS, January 27 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ Board of Directors announces its 2023 legislative and regulatory advocacy priorities as recommended to them by the Advisory Council of Marine Associations’ (ACMA). ACMA, an integral part of the MRAA’s advocacy efforts, was created to advise the MRAA on its annual policy agenda and […]