MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced the formation of a “Dealership of the Future” Task Force, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to confront the rapidly intensifying forces reshaping the marine retail business model and to provide dealers with a clear roadmap for long-term success. The creation of this […]
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Dealer Week 2025 Set to Bring 1,400+ Marine Dealers, Exhibitors to Tampa
• MRAA, Strategic Partners Gear Up for Annual Boating Conference and Expo MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), alongside its Strategic Partners, is gearing up for Dealer Week 2025, set for Dec. 7–10 in Tampa, Florida. As boating’s only event focused entirely on dealer growth, Dealer Week delivers […]
Pin-Up Marketing Joins as MRAA Platinum Partner
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 3 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Pin-Up Marketing has strengthened its support of the marine industry by becoming a Platinum Partner Member. This premier level of partnership highlights Pin-Up Marketing’s dedication to helping dealers succeed, enhancing customer connections and fostering growth across the recreational boating industry. “Our […]
Priority One Announces Integration with Lightspeed’s DMS
MRAA Partner news: Dealers can instantly connect customers with Priority One using the Lightspeed platform St. Petersburg, FL (September 18, 2025) – Priority One Financial Services, a virtual F&I company for marine, RV, trailer and equipment dealers, recently announced an integration with Lightspeed dealer management system. Dealers can now instantly connect customers with Priority One […]
Meet Trucordia Marine
Trucordia Marine — The New Name Behind the Coverage Solutions You Trust After more than four decades of serving the recreational marine industry, Belter Insurance Agency has officially rebranded as Trucordia Marine — now joined by Boater’s Insurance Agency (BIA), a nationally recognized name in retail boat and yacht coverage solutions. Together, we’ve united under […]
Grady-White Boats Commits to Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS, August 28 — Grady-White Boats has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) as a Platinum Partner Member. This partnership highlights Grady-White’s ongoing commitment to supporting the dealer community and advancing the marine industry. As a Platinum Partner, Grady-White Boats shows its deep investment in the marine industry’s future by collaborating with […]
Massachusetts Marine Trades Association Secures Workforce Funding
• Amendment Passes in the 2025-2026 Mass. State Budget The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association has once again secured funding for workforce development efforts in Massachusetts. The recently passed state budget as included $150,000 specifically to help bolster workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. These funds will be critical to […]
Marine Industry Gathers for NMTC Conference
• National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Hosts Annual Conference to Discuss Workforce Development, Advocacy, Marketing and More PORTLAND, MAINE, August 13, 2025 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) successfully concluded its annual conference, hosted July 21-24 by the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) at the Portland Harbor Hotel in Maine. The event brought together marine […]
Volvo Penta & MRAA Partner in Dealer Development, Training
• New initiative designed to equip dealers with expertise & tools to enhance service departments and drive business growth Volvo Penta is working together with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) to increase its education offerings beyond Volvo Penta’s already robust library of trainings to help dealerships develop additional competencies. The collaboration starts […]
Ascent Dealer Services, BH-USA Newest MRAA Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS, February 28, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Ascent Dealer Services and BH-USA as its newest Partner Members. Through Partner Membership, marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers demonstrate their commitment to supporting the growth and success of the marine industry. By aligning their brands with the […]
