WASHINGTON, D.C., October 27, 2021 — Chad Tokowicz, Government Relations Manager for the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, participated in a panel discussion during the Outdoor Writers Association of America Annual Conference. 
 The panel, which provided a status updates on the current state of the outdoor industry, was hosted by Lindsay Davis, Vice […]

Last week, the Washington State Department of Revenue held a hearing to finalize the watercraft excise tax depreciation schedule. The Department of Revenue proposed a final rule which reflected input from stakeholders in the marine industry and placed less of a financial burden on boat owners than the originally proposed excise tax schedule. In June, […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, in partnership with Dealer Profit Services, has created a new resource for dealers looking to create a compliance process. MRAA’s “Guide to Creating a Compliance Process” is a 30-plus page publication to ensure that marine retailers have the information, tools and processes in place to protect their businesses, […]

Marine industry veteran, Maxey Kenneth “Ken” Lovell, passed away July 6, 2021. “Ken Lovell has been one of the most significant contributors to the success of the MRAA since its inception nearly 50 years ago,” said Matt Gruhn, MRAA President. “Ken not only helped get MRAA on its feet in the early days, but he […]

‘Internet’s favorite psychiatrist’ and social media influencers join effort to promote nature’s wellness benefits ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 7, 2021) — A new study from Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating uncovers a wellness deficit in America as recreational activities begin reopening amid improving public health conditions. Based on the findings, the two outdoor recreation organizations […]

MRAA and Bonnier Partnership educates consumers and industry on the importance of Certified Dealership program and its Certified retailers MINNEAPOLIS — MAY 19 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that its recent MRAA Marine Industry Certified Dealership program campaign as part of its partnership with Bonnier Corporation was an overwhelming success, capturing […]

As experts in dealer improvement, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas recently hosted a webinar, showcasing turnkey solutions for manufacturers and suppliers within the boating industry. “Over the last 10 years, MRAA has transformed itself into an incredible dealer development resource,” explains Matt Gruhn, MRAA President. “Our team connects dealers with tools, templates and […]

Every business needs succession planning at some point, but not every business leader has a plan in place when that time comes. Thanks to a new series of partnerships announced today by the MRAA, however, marine dealers have a new Succession Planning Toolkit to help them prepare. Business succession planning is the process of creating […]

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation , the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today announced their second-year collaboration on the industry-wide Get On Board consumer marketing campaign to recruit and retain new participants during the upcoming fishing and boating season. “Fishing and boating have become important mainstays for consumers to […]