Jim Thorpe and family, of Spring Brook Marine sent a letter to friends and business partners announcing the sale of their family business. Spring Brook Marina is a longtime MRAA member and Jim served on the MRAA board for 17 years. TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: In 1960, when my mother, father, and myself put […]

Monticello, ARK.  – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas participated at the SeaArk Boats dealer meeting last week, presenting opportunities for dealership growth and success through the Marine Industry Certified Dealership. At the meeting, MRAA Lead Certification Consultant Bob McCann presented twice to the dealers in attendance, offering them insight into a proven path […]

Forest River Marine, makers of Berkshire, South Bay and Trifecta pontoons has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the highest level as a Platinum Partner Member.   “We believe in the importance of a strong and effective dealer body,” says Tom McCuddy, General Manager of Forest River Marine. “We are proud to […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it will host an 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 and the […]

Program evolution replaces “Re-Certification” with exclusive educational curriculum. MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the launch of an exciting new evolution of the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program, known as Continuous Certification. This all-new Continuous Certification approach will replace what has historically been known as “Re-Certification.” The Continuous Certification cycle […]

MINNEAPOLIS – Barletta Boat Company, LLC, manufacturers of Barletta Pontoon Boats, an all-new entry into the pontoon segment of the marine industry, has become the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ newest Platinum Partner Member, the MRAA’s highest level of support.   “We are entering the marine business with an all-new approach to dealer and […]

TAMPA – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas delivered an educational seminar at last week’s International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, highlighting methods that manufacturers and suppliers can use to create a competitive advantage through dealer development. Featuring MRAA’s Lead Dealer Certification Consultant Bob McCann as the instructor, MRAA shared how manufacturers and suppliers can […]

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it is launching a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize and promote marine retail professionals who have made fundamental, significant and sustained contributions to the marine industry.   To be presented on December 10, 2017, on the opening night of the Marine Dealer […]

Katie Eichelberger brings expertise and fresh perspective to MRAA marketing team. MINNEAPOLIS, June 19, 2017 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced expansion of its marketing team, hiring Katie Eichelberger as a Program Marketing Coordinator. Eichelberger has a background in marketing and communications with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simpson College in […]

The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is happy to announce that we have declared Saturday June 10th, 2017 as “Massachusetts KIDS Boating Day”.  Currently, there are four KIDS boating events taking place in Massachusetts on Saturday June 10th.  The current list of events is below, but more events may be added before Saturday.  Chairman Bill […]