• Award recipients honored for timely and exemplary customer service during MRAA Dealer Week Conference and Expo. TAMPA, FLA. – December 5, 2023 – Lightspeed, a leader in dealer management solutions for the marine industry, announced its Marine Dealership RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence Award winners during the Marine Retailers Association’s (MRAA) 2023 Dealer Week […]
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Dealership Tip: Boat Storage Drop-off Lot
• Minnesota dealership creates a boat drop-off lot for its storage and winterization customers No one would fault a boat dealer if they chose to maintain the status quo during the seasonal shift from summer to fall, where demand for their Service Department’s time is at its maximum. Demand for storage and winterizing customers’ vessels […]
Collaboration, Customer Experience and the Boating Community
A video Q&A with Alan Wendt, Soundings Trade Only, and Matt Gruhn, MRAA President, on the current conditions, dealership concerns and the needs within the marine industry.
4 Ways Succession Planning Helps Boat Dealers Overcome Challenges
By Kendall Rawls, Director of Development, The Rawls Group In the world of owning boat dealerships, marinas or other recreational dealerships, where the tides of business are constantly shifting, succession planning is one of the most critical yet often overlooked strategies for achieving your goals. While many business owners associate succession planning solely with exit […]
Yes, We Can Help!
Providing education and resource guidance for dealers who need to enhance their sales and retail operations I recently received a call from an MRAA Member dealership who needed resources for his sales team. His request was for educational videos from MRAATraining.com that pertain to off-season selling and helping his sales teams generate more leads. The […]
MRAA Educational Foundation Releases Call for 2023 Scholarships, Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 13 – The MRAA Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for the 2023 Annual Scholarships and the 2023 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Scholarship recipients and the award winner will be presented this December at MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Tampa, Fla. Award information […]
MRAA Celebrates Record-Breaking Number of New Partner Memberships
MINNEAPOLIS, — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of 15 new Partner Members in August, establishing an all-time high for a single month. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel […]
Port Harbor Marine Acquires Baert Marine
• Expansion aligns two of the top dealership teams in New England behind one mission: Creating the ultimate boating experience PORTLAND, MAINE – Sept. 5, 2023 – Port Harbor Marine, a multi-location boat dealership and marina operation based in South Portland, Maine, announced today that it has acquired Baert Marine of Middleton, Mass. With both […]
Lower Your Expenses with MRAA Member Benefits
By Jason Walz, MRAA Director of Programs Every year you work to grow your dealership. Chances are you’ve been successful at doing just that, coming off of a spectacular three-year run that featured fast-moving inventory and high demand. However, the market is shifting, so now it’s time to pause and take a closer look at […]
MRAA Advocacy Engages Avalon-Tahoe Dealers
As the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) continues to grow and work with all sectors of the industry, meshing directly with boat manufacturers is becoming an increasingly important method to engage new dealers. Presenting at dealer meetings is a great way for our team to meet potential members and highlight MRAA Membership benefits, […]
