Throughout the summer, the Discover Boating team has been hard at work rolling out enhanced features and functionality on DiscoverBoating.com, making it easier for consumers to navigate the website, particularly from mobile devices, and providing a variety of digital touchpoints to connect the site’s visitors to NMMA members. Recent DiscoverBoating.com enhancements include: Source: Discover Boating, […]
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Discover Boating, Progressive Insurance® Launch Television Public Service Announcement
Last month, Discover Boating, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance, launched a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign to increase awareness of boating safety and provide resources for people looking to get started in boating. The PSAs, which feature videos from the Safety Basics Video Series as well as the See You Out Here “Anthem” spot, […]
MMTA Workforce Solutions Amendment Passes in the 2023-2024 Massachusetts State Budget
Recently, Governor Maura Healey signed the 2024 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. This funding will continue the successful initiatives and progress that the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has made over the last 5-plus years to help meet the workforce […]
MRAA Announces Dealer Week 2023 Education Pathway Hosts
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the Education Pathway Hosts for its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo, held Dec. 4-7, in Tampa, Fla. Three highly talented, well-versed and driven speakers will lead their respective “classrooms,” offering insight, interacting with the audience and guiding attendees to take […]
Boat Fix, Bentley Pontoons Join Forces on Bentley 24/7 Assurance
SOUTHPORT, CONN. – Boat Fix, a recreational boating telematics company that provides a combination of remote monitoring, GPS tracking, sophisticated geofencing and 24/7 live customer support, announced today it has partnered with Bentley Pontoons to launch its Bentley 24/7 Assurance program, which will be included on purchases of all 2024 model year boats. Bentley 24/7 […]
First Approval Source Advances to MRAA Education Champion
• The recreational loan specialist increased its support of MRAA’s mission through both enhanced membership and Dealer Week participation MINNEAPOLIS — First Approval Source, a recreational loan specialist serving the boating and other industries, increased its support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, by upgrading to an MRAA Education Champion, strengthening its support of […]
Skier’s Choice Increases Support to MRAA as an Education Champion
• Boat manufacturer enhances MRAA membership, to participate at Dealer Week 2023 MINNEAPOLIS — Skier’s Choice, manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance boats, increased its partnership level with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas by becoming an Education Champion. Its partnership strengthens MRAA’s critical mission of supporting dealers and the Dealer Week Conference and Expo. […]
VRZ Consulting Commits to MRAA as Platinum Partner, Dealer Week 2023 Host
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that VRZ Consulting has increased its MRAA support level to a Platinum Partner Member and Dealer Week Host. VRZ Consulting supports the MRAA’s programs and opportunities provided to the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the industry. Commitments from Platinum Partners […]
Northpoint Commercial Finance Appoints Gary W. Childress to Vice President Marine Operations
August 10, 2023, ALPHARETTA, GA. – Northpoint Commercial Finance CEO Dan Radley recently announced the appointment of Gary W. Childress to Vice President of Marine Operations. A marine industry veteran with 30 years of leadership experience in sales, operations and strategic planning, Childress will now spearhead and direct day-to-day operations including initiatives with key Northpoint […]
Discover Boating: ‘Understanding Boat Capacity and Carriage Requirements’
• Fifth episode in digital video series focused on safe boating operation, Powered by Progressive® Insurance As part of the brand’s efforts to reinforce safety guidelines, Discover Boating launched the final episode in its five-part digital video series in partnership with Progressive® Insurance. In episode five, “Capacity and Carriage Requirements,” viewers learn about necessary boat capacity requirements as […]