As part of an expanding educational partnership, Grow Boating and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are excited to announce a three part series of e-learning courses titled: Grow Your Dealership with First-Time Boat Buyers. The purpose of the series is to put education, tools and resources in the hands of marine retailers and […]

Grow Boating Inc. and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are renewing and expanding their education partnership, which began in 2017, the two organizations announced today. Under the new terms of this relationship, Grow Boating and MRAA are developing marine dealer education and training to be offered online and at the Marine Dealer Conference […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has opened the nomination period for the 2nd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes marine retail professionals who have made fundamental, significant and sustained contributions to the marine industry. Last year, Don Galey, Galey’s Marine, Bakersfield, Calif., was named the first recipient of the award. […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and Canadian counterpart Boating Ontario have launched a collaborative effort to expand the delivery of resources and tools across borders. In 2011, the MRAA Board of Directors voted to change the MRAA bylaws in efforts to provide more opportunities to Canadian members. First, by changing the name of […]

The MRAA Educational Foundation has kicked off the 2018 application process for its six scholarships and the Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award, at MRAA.com/Foundation. Included in those six scholarships is a new scholarship to help support dealership apprenticeship programs, our Marine Apprentice Technician Scholarship. The award and scholarships, which will be presented […]

AVALA Marketing Group has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas as its newest Partner level member.   AVALA Marketing Group is a digital marketing agency that supports manufacturers who sell high consideration goods through dealer channels, in efforts to drive more revenue throughout the entire customer lifecycle.   “While historically, we here at […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has opened the Call for Nominations and Applications process for the “Fork It Over” Marine Industry Talent Show. This event will be held during the second annual MRAA Opening Night Awards Celebration at the 2018 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Dec. 9-12 in Orlando, […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it will host the second annual Opening Night Awards Celebration at the upcoming Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. The MRAA Awards Celebration will shine a spotlight on marine industry workforce efforts, showcasing a series of awards and scholarships to be presented by both the MRAA […]

Yamaha Marine Group and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have joined forces to further foster marine dealership growth and success. To encourage dealer participation, Yamaha Marine plans to offer co-op funds to dealers for the first year of MRAA membership and/or co-op funds to become a Marine Industry Certified Dealership. By becoming members […]

Marine industry guide seeks to serve as a roadmap for empowering employers. Today, as the result of a yearlong collaborative effort, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association announce the release of “10+1 Strategy: A Marine Industry Guide to Growing the Workforce.” Endorsed […]