• Matt Gruhn, MRAA President, Among a Distinguished List of Guest Speakers for Annual Industry Event Matt Gruhn, President of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), continues to be one of NMLA’s favorite podium speakers, which is why he’s invited back year-after-year to deliver his retail industry opinions, perspectives, insights and updates. Since […]
Tag: MRAA Partner News
Varatti Boats Commits to Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Varatti Boats, a previously existing Standard Partner of the MRAA, has elevated its commitment to the MRAA, becoming a Platinum Partner. Through Platinum Partner Membership, Varatti Boats provides significant support for the association while receiving increased marketing exposure, Dealer Week benefits, and the opportunity […]
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 Adds Three Partner Members in Boatmate Trailers, Rightboat, teamMarine
MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2024 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Boatmate Trailers LLC, Rightboat LDT, and teamMarine as its newest Partner Members. 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 […]
National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Concludes Successful Annual Conference in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, Minnesota – July 30, 2024 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC), hosted by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), wrapped up its annual conference Thursday, held at the charming Hotel Crosby in Stillwater, Minnesota. The meeting, which took place from July 22 to July 25, brings together industry leaders, association representatives, […]
MRAA, ASA Partner to Launch Education Hub within MRAATraining.com
ORLANDO, July 23 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced a partnership to create an Education Hub for ASA member organizations. Unveiled at ASA’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show in Orlando, Fla., the new custom training hub will be housed within MRAA’s Learning […]
MRAA Reveals Dealer Week 2024 Theme
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 recent years. Nor are they […]
DiscoverBoating.com Traffic Increases Following Successful American Century Championship Activation
Discover Boating marketing efforts were in full swing July 12-14 at the star-studded 2024 American Century Championship (ACC), which draws tens of thousands of fans to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course each year and more than one million television viewers. As a result of Discover Boating’s TV spots that aired during the tournament as well as through […]
Priority One Financial Services Begins Prequalification for Customers
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, July 15, 2024 – Priority One Financial Services, a full-service finance company for marine, RV, trailer and equipment dealers, now gives customers the ability to prequalify for financing with no impact to their credit score. Using prequalification, Priority One finance managers can view credit reports from leading bureaus and discuss payment options […]
125-Plus Exhibitors Already Committed to Dealer Week 2024
• Momentum builds for boating’s only event focused on dealer growth MINNEAPOLIS, July 15 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces a record number of exhibitors, at present, have secured booth space for the association’s Dealer Week Conference and Expo Dec. 8-11 in Orlando, Fla. The 2024 event continues the momentum generated […]
