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MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the research division of Robert W. Baird have partnered to take a regular pulse of the marine industry, launching a first-of-its-kind monthly Marine Retailer Pulse Report. The Marine Retailer Pulse Report gives MRAA members an in-depth view of key indicators driving the marine industry. The […]

Join the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, its members, and the members of more than 30 other associations at what will be the most influential event of 2014: The American Boating Congress, May 5-7 in Washington, D.C. At last year’s Boating Congress, MRAA members, co-hosts and industry stakeholders completed more than 250 meetings on […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Young Leaders Advisory Council, (YLAC) a group dedicated to moving the MRAA forward into an even stronger network of marine industry professionals, has announced Josh Vallely, Sales Manager at Vallely Sport & Marine, as Chairman of YLAC. Vallely replaces Ryan Hebert, now the immediate past chairman, and sees great potential for YLACs […]

ELKHART, IN — Nautic Global Group Chairman of the Board and CEO James (Jim) R. Malone will host a fireside chat on Friday, Dec. 13, to share his new vision for the company. The event, which will be attended by key NGG dealers, will be moderated by Matt Gruhn, President of the Marine Retailers Association […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has unveiled the second annual MRAA Guide to Success, a handbook packed with tips, ideas and next practices designed to help marine retailers outperform the market in 2014. This incredible 49-page resource, created in partnership with Lighthouse Media Solutions, includes 19 articles from 18 industry experts, […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Skipper Bud’s, one of the largest dealership and marina companies in the marine industry, has renewed its membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the highest level for a marine retailer. “We’re happy to continue our support of the MRAA,” says Mike Pretasky Jr., President of Skipper Bud’s. “It’s a […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Soundings Trade Only, a leading news source for the boating community and marine industry professionals, has renewed its membership with the MRAA at the Partner Member level. “Soundings Trade Only is a leading source for up-to-date news and information about the marine industry, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to advance the […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Merrick Bank, a finance provider for marine dealers in the United States, has renewed its Partner Membership with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “Merrick Bank has been a strong supporter of the MRAA and its members, and we’re very appreciative that they have chosen to continue their support,” says Matt Gruhn, […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The MRAA Educational Foundation and Spader Business Management have launched the Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship and are seeking applicants. The scholarship was founded to honor the marine industry service of Spader Business Management founder Duane Spader, as well as his leadership philosophy of life-long learning. The recipient, who receives full tuition to […]