MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) applauds the Minnesota legislature’s passage of H.F. 4, which included a provision that has relaxed the state’s previously enacted lead key ban. Unlock Minnesota Coalition The MRAA, as part of the Unlock Minnesota Coalition, comprised of Minnesota-based
In 2023, Minnesota legislators passed a ban on consumer products with certain levels of lead and cadmium, including jewelry, toys, cosmetics, kitchenware and art supplies. The law also included keys. With the ban set to take effect, many businesses are in a difficult position since workable alternatives are not available
• 4-Day Marine Event In Orlando Features Largest Expo Hall Ever MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 19 – More than 1,400 marine industry professionals participated in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) 2024 Dealer Week Conference and Expo, held Dec. 8-11 in Orlando, Fla., through either in-person attendance or Dealer Week
Just one month away, Dealer Week 2024, MRAA’s annual conference and expo focused on dealer growth, runs from Dec. 8-11 in Orlando, Fla.
Dealer Week 2024 is moving to a new location but continuing a tradition of strong dealer interest. After record-breaking attendance at Dealer Week 2023, held in Tampa, Fla., the event is moving to Orlando and remains on track to meet or exceed last year’s attendance numbers. The Early Bird registration
MINNEAPOLIS, July 23 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the theme of “Outperform” for its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo, held December 8-11 in Orlando, Fla. Economic winds have not been as favorable to boating as a whole in 2024 as they were in
Last week the recreational boating industry, including the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), visited Washington, D.C., for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). MRAA staff, certified dealers and members of the MRAA board of directors met with lawmakers to discuss
Marine industry webinar: Why & How of Discover Boating, to share who the campaign is reaching, how it’s engaging today’s evolving consumer and why the brand is building long-term market share for boating.
The MRAA recently released its Annual Impact Report, which provides an overview of everything the association did in 2023 to support boat dealers and the marine industry.
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Liz Keener, Stevie Cook and Sherri Cuvala have been promoted for exemplary work helping the MRAA and dealers find greater success. The promotions reflect their hard work and dedication and allow MRAA to pursue its
