WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2025) — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced today that the Advisory Council of Marine Associations (ACMA) approved a new Coalition Agreement, establishing a set of principles to which members of the coalition will
WASHINGTON (Jan. 15, 2024) – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that the National Marine Fisheries Service officially withdrew the proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. Initially proposed in August of 2022, this rule
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 13, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that after more than a decade of advocacy and legislative effort, the Hanson-Milone Safe Boating Act (H.4941) was signed into law on Wednesday, Jan. 8,
• Strong’s Marine President, and MRAA Board Chairman, Receives Dealer Ambassador Award ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Dec. 17, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas presented the annual MRAA Dealer Ambassador Award to Jeff Strong, President, Strong’s Marine of
WASHINGTON, D.C, November 27, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is excited to share new economic data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economy Analysis (BEA) highlighting that outdoor recreation, and in particular boating
By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager & Mike Sayre, MRAA Director of Government Relations As the results from the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, continue to take shape it is clear that Donald Trump has emerged as winner
Filed yet? If not, here is what you need to know! Starting January 1, 2025, all business entities are required to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury. The
Join a webinar Thursday, Oct. 10, hosted by the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) to learn more about the Corporate Transparency Act and the reporting requirements for small businesses. Attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg will generally discuss the basics of
At the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), we are dedicated to advocating for the interests of our members, many of whom are the small businesses that drive the marine industry’s success. To protect the interests of our members
• Chairman of MRAA Board Builds Relationship with Local Member of Congress FREEPORT, NEW YORK, September 9, 2024 – Strong’s Marine, a proud member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, was honored to host Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4)
Yesterday, August 20, 2024, Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lacks legal authority to implement its “non-compete” rule. As we have previously alerted you in previous
MRAA Applauds Efforts by Senators Manchin and Graham introducing legislation to Protect Industry and Imperiled Wildlife.
