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 and success of the marine […]
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Dealer Finder Tool Increases Introductions
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 behaviors continue to shift, the Discover […]
Regulatory Notice – Corporate Transparency Act Update
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 with the FinCEN until a […]
Supreme Court Ruling Adds to Corporate Transparency Act Confusion, but Filing Requirements Remain on Hold
On Jan. 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to lift a nationwide injunction issued in the case Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry. What You Need to KnowWhile this ruling could have potentially reinstated Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements, a separate ruling in Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury continues […]
2025 Boat Show Update
• First Winter Boat Shows of 2025 Attract Buyers, Bring Optimism for Early Signs of Return to Sales Growth The Discover Boating Atlanta, Chicago and New England boat shows, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, drew in more than 65,000 buyers and boating enthusiasts last weekend, eager to shop deals on thousands of new boats, accessories […]
MRAA Announces 2025 Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 21, 2025) – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Joe Lewis as Chairman and four new additions to its board of directors. Lewis of Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina in Mount Dora, Florida, is the longest serving board member, having been on the MRAA Board since 2009. He previously served […]
Guide Your Customers’ Boat Show Journey
Let’s play a game of “Would you rather?” Would you rather your customers have to rely on the radio ad spot to understand a boat show or create a custom publication that walks them through a boat-show journey? Would you answer change if I told you that the custom publication could go a long way […]
Discover Boating Boat Show Media Investment Increases
The 2025 winter boat show season begins this week, and the NMMA is working at full throttle with a board-approved 30% year-over-year increase in its media investment. The additional spend comes as NMMA aims to support the industry in navigating today’s evolving economic landscape and meet consumers where they are. While current economic conditions have […]
MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference & Expo Continues its Momentum
• 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 Online. The in-person event featured […]
Rob Brown Named Inaugural Marine Industry Trailblazer
• Industry award honors a leader dedicated to creating an outstanding workplace culture and was recognized as a “Great Dealership to Work For” within the MRAA Certified Dealership Program. MINNEAPOLIS, DEC. 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) awarded Rob Brown, Owner and General Manager of Clark Marine, with the inaugural MRAA […]
