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 […]
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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 […]
MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program Exhibits at Seattle Boat Show
MINNEAPOLIS, February 2, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program will make its boat show debut next week at the Seattle Boat Show. During the event, MRAA Director of Programs Jason Walz will educate attendees and Pacific Northwest marine retailers on the benefits this […]
MRAA Announces Several Promotions
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has promoted five employees in Mike Davin, Allison Gruhn, Katie Eichelberger, Sarah Korbel and Cecelia Pallotto, effective immediately. Allison Gruhn, who started with MRAA in 2017 as Director of Business Development, has been elevated to Vice President of […]
MRAA’s Liz Keener Honored as a Top 100 Woman in Powersports
MINNEAPOLIS, January 19, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that MRAA Certification Manager Liz Keener was honored as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports today by “Dealernews” at the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Las Vegas. Keener, who has been part of the powersports and marine industry […]
