“Having a respected marine manufacturer like SeaDek onboard as MRAA’s newest member signifies the value of benefits enjoyed by suppliers from coast to coast,” MRAA President Matt Gruhn said. “We greatly appreciate the support and partnership SeaDek offers as our newest member.” SeaDek products are available in a wide variety of thicknesses, colors and textures, […]
Tag: MRAA Press Releases
MRAA Launches Workforce Assessment Survey
“When it comes to the technician shortage in our industry, we have plenty of anecdotal examples to share,” explains MRAA Vice President Liz Walz. “But we need to get a firmer grasp on the extent of the challenges marine retailers are facing and what’s driving them, so we can focus our programs and benefits on […]
MRAA and Spader Business Management Partner on Virtual Training
Led by Spader Business Management President John Spader and divided into eight separate chapters, “One Dollar Empowerment©” headlines the group of new offerings. Not only will this virtual course strengthen a dealer’s core understanding of financial metrics, but it also will allow subscribers to initiate important financial conversations with their team regarding such topics as […]
Popular Digital Marketing Master Series Returns for Third Year
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and ARI Network Services (ARI) have extended their partnership and for a third consecutive year will offer MRAA members a popular series of cutting edge marketing webinars throughout 2016. Approximately eight webinars, each designed to compliment marketing efforts of all budgets, will take place during the year and […]
Roy Finney, Jr. Named 2015 Duane Spader Scholarship Recipient
As part of its mission to create a strong and healthy boating industry, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is committed to offering training, education and professional development opportunities to its members and the entire marine dealer community. In 2004, the association launched the […]
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Awarded $3,000 Scholarship
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has, for the second consecutive year, been awarded a $3,000 scholarship to train students for technical careers in the marine industry. Presented by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Educational Foundation, the scholarship was announced during an awards breakfast taking place in conjunction with the annual Marine Dealer Conference and […]
Melissa Danko Named 2015 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year
From left to right: Nancy Smith of Colorado Boat Center, Melissa Danko, Margaret Podlich — president of the Boat Owners Association of the United States, Nancy Cueroni — Executive Director of the National Marine Distributors Association and Marion Minor of Boating Industry. Melissa Danko, executive director of the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, has […]
Nancy Smith of Colorado Boat Center Thanked for Time on MRAA Board
Nancy Smith, co-owner and vice president of Colorado Boat Center, with MRAA president Matt Gruhn (right) and board member Randy Wattenbarger, owner of Cleveland Boat Center, during this week’s MRAA annual meeting. Nancy will step down from the MRAA board after six years of tireless service and received a sweet jacket as a small token […]
MRAA Educational Foundation Sets $25,000 Fundraising Goal
CONTACT: Liz Walz; 315-692-4533; liz@mraa.com MRAA Educational Foundation Sets $25,000 Fundraising Goal MINNEAPOLIS, November 14, 2015 — The MRAA Educational Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation, has set a goal of raising $25,000 in 2015 to provide financial support for education, training and professional development in the recreational marine trades. The funds raised will be directed […]
First Approval Source Joins MRAA as Premier Partner Member
“First Approval Source welcomes the opportunity to support MRAA and its members,” says Myril Shaw, COO. “Together, we can help marine retailers improve their profitability and better serve their customers.”
