Minneapolis, MN, March 13, 2024 – On Monday, March 4th, the Arizona House of Representatives voted to pass H.B. 2149: watercraft operation; minors; safety education, in a 40-17 vote. Favorable passage out of the House now sends this piece of legislation to the Senate, where it must also move through the Committee process and ultimately […]
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Lightspeed DMS Appoints Brian Provost President & CEO
Salt Lake City, UT – March 11, 2024 – Lightspeed DMS LLC, the leading recreational dealer management software provider and a Brookfield portfolio company, today announced that Brian Provost has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Kris Denos. “We are excited to welcome Brian Provost to Lightspeed at this pivotal time in the company’s growth […]
Recreational Boating Industry Decries Advancement of Vessel Speed Rule
The recreational boating industry expressed disappointment with the decision to advance the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule and urges administration to consider economic impact and management alternatives.
MRAA Sponsors Soundings Trade Only Women’s Day Event on Avoiding Burnout
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) is proud to be a founding sponsor of the Soundings Trade Only AIM Women in the Industry event series, including the upcoming International Women’s Day Event: Avoiding Burnout.
Federal Trade Commission Anti-Fraud Rule Supported by Marine Industry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 – On Feb. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which gives the agency more tools to combat scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies. The MRAA, National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association submitted a comment to the FTC on Dec. […]
Comparion Insurance Agency Commits to Supporting MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Comparion Insurance Agency as a new Partner Member. 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 industry. […]
Building a Legacy With Royal Effort!
• Great Dealership to Work For Spotlight: How a Certified Dealership in Regal & Nautique of Orlando is Making Quite a Wake in the Florida Boating Scene Winning is often viewed as the definition of success by many. From sports to business, where you find winners, you regularly find strong leadership, purpose-driven tactics and people […]
Discover Boating Expands Roster of Real Boaters Telling Real Stories
During the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Industry Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 15, NMMA President, Frank Hugelmeyer’s state of the industry address included a sneak peek of the growing list of real boaters sharing their real stories of life on the water as part of the industry’s Discover Boating “See You Out Here” campaign. […]
MRAA’s ‘Aimie’ Technology Earns Best Use of AI 2023 Neptune Award
MIAMI, February 15 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced that Aimie (AI for Marine Industry Education), its artificial intelligence-powered content delivery system for boat dealers, has earned the Best Use of AI 2023 Neptune Award. “It’s inspiring for the MRAA to receive a Neptune Award for Aimie because she delivers […]
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 […]
