Tag: MRAA Press Releases

Rob Brown Named Inaugural Marine Industry Trailblazer

• Industry award honors a leader dedicated to creating an outstanding workplace culture and was recognized as a “Great Dealership to Work For” within the MRAA Certified Dealership Program. MINNEAPOLIS, DEC. 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) awarded Rob Brown, Owner and General Manager of Clark

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Angela Brayton receives the 2024 Kevin Lodder Scholarship on stage at an the annual MRAA awards luncheon at Dealer Week.

Angela Brayton Named Kevin Lodder Scholarship Recipient

ORLANDO, FLA., December 10, 2024 — The MRAA Educational Foundation announced today that Angela Brayton, General Manager of Lakeview Marine in Webster, Mass., is the recipient of the Foundation’s 2024 Kevin Lodder Scholarship. This year’s scholarship recipient was unveiled at the Foundation’s awards luncheon in Orlando, Fla., as part of

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Jami Hirsch receives the Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship on stage at MRAA event.

Jami Hirsch Named Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship Recipient

ORLANDO, FL, December 10, 2024 — The MRAA Educational Foundation announced today that Jami Hirsch, Co-Owner at BoatCraft in Traverse City, Mich., is the recipient of the Foundation’s 2024 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This year’s scholarship recipient was unveiled at the Foundation’s awards luncheon in Orlando, Fla., as part

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MRAA Introduces Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program

The dealer-manufacturer relationship provides a critical link in the customer experience; MRAA’s Scorecard Program fosters meaningful conversations between the parties. ORLANDO – December 9, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the introduction of the marine industry’s first-ever Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program. Designed to improve the customer

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MRAA Adds 4 New Employees to Amplify Marketing, Membership and Operations

MINNEAPOLIS, November 27 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the addition of four new employees: Membership Engagement Coordinator Kaelyn Olson, Senior Accountant Josh Nelson, Senior Director of Marketing Bob Stanke and Senior Marketing Specialist Gunnar Davies. “Bringing Kaelyn, Josh, Bob and Gunnar to the MRAA team

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Dealer Week Comfort Spot Returns: Priority One Relaxation Station

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 21 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the return of the popular Relaxation Station, presented by Priority One Financial Services, to the Dealer Week Conference & Expo, Dec. 8-11, in Orlando, Florida. After last year’s sell-out experience at boating’s only event focused on dealer growth,

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6 New Partner Members Join the MRAA

MINNEAPOLIS, November 19, 2024 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the addition of 1st Mate Logistics, Amplified People Solutions, Bonsai Media Group, Canopy Financial, Granfort USA Marine Distribution and My Financing USA as its newest Partner Members.   Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit

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Momentum Builds for Dealer Week 2024 in Orlando

MINNEAPOLIS, October 16 – Currently, more than 400 marine dealers have already registered to attend the Dealer Week 2024 Conference and Expo announces the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, after its Early Bird registration period ended on September 30.  “Traditionally about half or a little less than half of

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9 New Partner Members Join MRAA

MINNEAPOLIS, October 2, 2024 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of BoatBot, Gemeco, Gilson, Makefast USA, North Star Mutual Insurance, Octane, Supreme BI, Wintron Electronics,and XPEL as its newest Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their

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