By Jared Zimlin, Director of Business Development, Elite Recreational Finance, an MRAA Education Champion You’ve likely faced some tough challenges in F&I that directly dampen your sales potential. These hurdles, from limited lender options and higher interest rates to tightening guidelines and aged inventory being devalued, are difficult to navigate
• MRAA Government Relations Team Meets with White House and Congressional Leadership WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Government Relations Team recently participated in the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) fly-in in Washington to discuss small business issues impacting recreational boat dealers and
BROOKLYN PARK, March 24 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces Spectrum Color commits to Platinum Partner Membership and will be exhibiting at Dealer Week 2025 in Tampa, Fla. As a Platinum Partner Member of the MRAA, Spectrum Color plays an essential role in supporting the growth
Data can be a great resource to have in your business toolbelt. However, having data and ACTING on it are two different things. If you fail to do so, you’re just collecting numbers and that won’t help you get to where you want to be. You’ll find data everywhere in
• Recreational angling, boating and conservation community disappointed that state legislative efforts to fund menhaden science in the Chesapeake Bay failed in session (RICHMOND, Va.)— During the 2025 legislative session, Virginia lawmakers again failed to approve multiple efforts from both sides of the aisle to provide funding for the Virginia
Discover Boating’s Dealer Finder tool continues driving potential boat buyers to dealer sites in the U.S. and Canada. The number of introductions to dealers from the U.S. Dealer Finder is up 26% year over year, and Canadian Dealer Finder introductions have increased 48% since this time last year. As today’s consumer buying
In the long saga that is the reporting requirements put forth under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) we have yet another update. On Feb. 27, The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it would not issue fines or penalties for any business that does not file Beneficial Ownership Information
• 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
• Advanced tools help your dealership reduce leaks and safeguard vital data By Ken Hill, Managing Director, 700Credit, an MRAA Platinum Partner In today’s digital age, dealerships have embraced many technological advancements to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Among these, the digitalization of Deal Jackets — the comprehensive records
February has arrived and with it comes three additional Discover Boating boat shows, including the new Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance. The newest show takes place this weekend, Feb. 6-9, in Charlotte, N.C. Over a five-day span from Feb. 12-16, including Valentine’s Day, runs the impressive Discover Boating Miami
