• New Member Perk for Marine Dealers in MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat ProgramMINNEAPOLIS, JULY 11 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that all dealer participants in the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program can now offer buyers complete Peace of Mind on the Water™ by including Sea Tow membership with every purchase.“Sea […]
Tag: MRAA Press Releases
MRAA Defends Wake Surfing in Minnesota
• Joins NMMA, WSIA to testify on behalf of recreational boating access at Lake Minnetonka meeting MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, June, 22, 2022 – Chad Tokowicz, Government Relations Manager for the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas testified in front of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) board in support of fair and equitable boating access on […]
Anglers and Boaters Call on Youngkin to Move Menhaden Reduction Fishing out of the Chesapeake Bay
• National and regional groups launch effort to protect the health of the Bay and coastal economyRICHMOND, VA, June, 14, 2022— The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and a coalition of 10 national and 10 Virginia-based groups is urging Governor Glenn Youngkin to move menhaden reduction fishing out of the Chesapeake Bay. The recreational […]
MRAA Partners with Boat Trader to Create Lead-Generation Perk for Certified Dealers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June 6, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today announced its expansion of offerings for Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) Program participants through its strategic partnership with Boat Trader. The new benefit includes banner ads (sample below) for MRAA Certified Dealers on Boat Trader, the largest online boating marketplace in […]
MRAA, Members and Partners Attend American Boating Congress: Advocate for Marine Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 18 — Last week, the recreational boating industry, including the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, visited Washington, D.C. for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. After a two-year hiatus, ABC made its in-person return to our nation’s capital to meet with lawmakers to […]
MRAA Submits Grant Application for Apprenticeship Building America
• Building Out Apprenticed Trades (BOAT) Jobs Grant Submission Backed by Leading Marine Industry Organizations and World’s Largest Dealerships MINNEAPOLIS, May, 10 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas rallied leadership from throughout the marine industry in its application for submission to the US Department of Labor’s “Apprenticeship Building America” Grant Program. Labeled “Building […]
MRAA Highlights Pre-Owned Boat Business in May
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces its most recent package of resources devoted to guiding marine retailers to greater business accomplishments. For May, as part of its monthly Spotlight on dealership development, the Association will add information, tools and education to help marine retailers drive success in their […]
MRAA Focuses on Recruiting and Hiring in April
MINNEAPOLIS, April 4 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, as part of its ongoing monthly dealership development Spotlight initiative, has unveiled its latest package of information and tools dedicated to helping marine retailers improve their business. For April, the Association has included workforce resources and education to help marine retailers with recruiting and […]
MRAA President Testifies for Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, March, 25 2022 — Marine Retailers Association of the Americas President, Matt Gruhn, testified today in the Minnesota House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy in support of legislation to create an Office of Outdoor Recreation. HF 4356, introduced by Representatives Davnie, Hansen, Ecklund, Noor, Jordan, Sandstede and Vang, […]
MRAA, VRZ Consulting Release Service Department Survey Results
MINNEAPOLIS, March 1, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, in collaboration with VRZ Consulting, released the results of a comprehensive, marine industry service department study. The survey results, which featured insights from more than 260 marine service departments, outlines some of the challenges dealerships face in repairing boats more quickly. The genesis […]
