Tag: MRAA Press Releases

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Applications Sought for ABYC Scholarships

The MRAA Educational Foundation has renewed its partnership with the American Boat & Yacht Council to offer two scholarship programs, for which they are currently seeking applications. The Basic Scholarship provides the recipient complimentary access to ABYC’s Introduction to Basic Marine Electrical & Corrosion Mitigation, a four-day course for newcomers to marine electricity that provides […]

Applicants Sought for Leadership Development Scholarship

The MRAA Educational Foundation and Spader Business Management are currently seeking applicants for the 2015 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship.  The scholarship was founded to honor the marine industry service of Spader Business Management founder Duane Spader, as well as his leadership philosophy of lifelong learning. The recipient, who receives full tuition to attend the […]