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, 2025, by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, marking a monumental step in improving boating safety across […]
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Jeff Strong Recognized for Commitment to Advocacy
• 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 New York, at the 2024 Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla. Throughout 2024, […]
Powered by Boating and Fishing, Data Shows Outdoor Recreation is a $1.2 Trillion Economic Engine
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 and fishing, continue to be a major driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and local […]
General Election Update – Implications for Recreational Boating Industry
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 of both the popular and electoral college votes, and will be named the 47th President […]
Corporate Transparency Act Update and Reminder
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 Corporate Transparency Act established the new requirement, which was put in place to combat money […]
SBLC Corporate Transparency Act Webinar
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 the reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act and, importantly for small businesses, will thoroughly […]
Representative D’Esposito Visits Strong’s Marine
• 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) for a visit to their Freeport location on August 28, 2024. The visit provided a […]
Senators Manchin, Graham Introduce Legislation to Pause Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
MRAA Applauds Efforts by Senators Manchin and Graham introducing legislation to Protect Industry and Imperiled Wildlife.
MRAA Unveils New Legislative Tracker Made Possible by Diamond Ambassador Members
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 17, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas unveils a new legislative tracker, made possible by the support of MRAA’s Diamond Ambassadors. This innovative tool highlights legislation the MRAA is tracking and advocating for or against on behalf of the marine industry. This new addition to the website provides MRAA […]
Dealer Concerns Highlighted at Small Business Legislative Council Fly-In
WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 28, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas 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 potential regulatory hurdles in the future. Government Relations Director Mike Sayre and Government Relations Manager Chad Tokowicz […]
