MINNEAPOLIS, MN. — Correct Craft, manufacturers of seven boat brands and three engine brands, has increased its support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, upgrading to the Platinum Partner level, the highest level of partnership. Since 1925, Correct Craft has operated as the leader in the inboard, freshwater fishing, utility and recreational boating […]

Sioux Falls, SD – The new year ushered in a new partnership with two leaders in the training and consulting field when Spader Business Management secured partial ownership in A World of Training. Both companies specialize in the development of businesses and people through training systems and processes, but at different levels. “Our clients brought […]

Crownline Boats has signed on to support the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas by becoming a Premier Partner member.   Since 1991, Crownline Boats says it has been committed to being the best in class, not only in product, but also in customer satisfaction. The boat brand prides itself in its investments in quality […]

The MRAA announced that BoatChat, a Live Chat Support and Software Program for Marine Dealers, signed on to support MRAA by becoming the newest Premier Partner member.   “BoatChat is comitted to helping marine dealers and OEMs connect with their online guests and exceeding their expecations of how shopping for a boat should be. BoatChat […]

Both MRAA and IDSI understand the pressures of dealership profitability in the wake of increasingly competitive margins. To combat this industry reality, MRAA is proud to bring dealerships a new source of income development: Platinum Protection Systems, IDSI’s groundbreaking product that tackles boat purchase worries head-on. Customers demand the peace of mind IDSI’s five-year warranty […]

Sebrite offers a wide variety of boat financing programs and works directly with dealerships of all sizes to help marine retailers sell more boats. Loans offered by the Sebrite team range from $5,000 to $4 million and encompass both older model financing and extended service contracts. Any MRAA member can enroll in Sebrite’s customer financing […]

West Marine’s BlueFuture Program Launches World Oceans Day Bag Design Contest West Marine, the world’s premier Waterlife Outfitter, has announced the launch of an exciting new competition for fledgling young artists through its BlueFuture Program, aimed at supporting youth-based initiatives on and around the water. It’s called the World Oceans Day Bag Design Contest, and not […]

KPA Client Alert – OSHA Fines Are Set to Increase 75-80% In a deal to avoid a default on the nation’s debt, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was signed into law on November 2nd.  The law included a provision that will bring OSHA fines in line with inflation over the past 25 years.  Serious […]

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