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 […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, April 26, 2017— At the 2016 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo this past December, Erie, Huron and Ottawa Vocational Education (EHOVE) Adult Career Center was one of four schools that were awarded a $3,000 Technical Scholarship from the MRAA Educational Foundation. EHOVE recently announced that they have selected Jarrod Turnbull as the recipient […]

MINNEAPOLIS, March 22, 2017— CellTuck, LLC, a leading dealer website development and management provider, has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas as a Premier Partner member. A longtime RV service provider, CellTuck says it has established its presence in the marine market at the urging of its customers, building software that enables dealers […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas welcomes Infinity Woven Products, LLC, manufacturer of luxury vinyl flooring, as its newest Platinum Partner member. “Over the past few years, we have taken an intentional approach to be the best marine supplier in the industry,” says Warren J McCrickard, Vice President of Corporate Sales. “Strengthening our partnership […]