The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has completely revamped its membership structure and created a new benefits program — MRAA Rewards — that will simplify membership, making it easier to understand and easier to become a member. In the past, the MRAA dues structure included multiple membership tiers and multiple price points for dealers. Effective […]

The marine dealer association formerly known as the Marine Retailers Association of America has changed its name to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, signifying an expanding focus on the North American dealer body. The name change is also accompanied by the expansion of the MRAA board of directors, which now represents 11 regions, […]

The Marine Retailers Association of America and Dominion Marine Media have partnered to create Marine Retail University, a series of one-day, regional, educational conferences designed to extend professional development opportunities to dealers across North America. Working through regional marine trades associations and other dealer groups, the MRAA and Dominion Marine Media will plan a handful […]

Conference and expo breaks dealer attendance records. November 7, 2011 ORLANDO — For the fourth year in a row, the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo is growing. The event,which kicked off with a networking reception last night at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, not only offers a record-breaking 22 educational sessions and the largest […]

PartnerShip and the Marine Retailers Association of America are pleased and excited to offer increased savings on less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping to all MRAA members. PartnerShip, the freight management provider of MRAA, works with nationally known carriers every day to provide unparalleled customer service and significant savings on every shipment you send and receive. Since […]

The Marine Retailers Association of America named Matt Gruhn the next President of the organization. He will succeed Phil Keeter, who is retiring at the end of 2011. As Group Publisher overseeing Affinity Media’s trade group ¿ Boating Industry as well as Powersports Business magazines and their ancillary products ¿ Gruhn has been instrumental in […]

The Marine Retailers Association of America, in conjunction with Titan Certified, has developed a Certified Pre-Owned Program that guarantees the condition of the engine, transmission, outdrive and generator to all buyer’s and seller’s of used boats. The auto industry has known for years that a certified car sells faster and for more money. Now the […]

Boca Grande, January 4, 2011 ~ Tandy Counce, owner of Counce Marine in Memphis, Tennessee passed away on January 2, 2011 at his home in Germantown, Tennessee. Counce had owned & operated Counce Marine since 1962. He had a long and illustrious career in the recreational boating industry. He served several terms on the Board […]

Dave Foulkrod, Chairman of the Marine Retailers Association of America, is announcing the process that will be used to select a new president for the association. “The process will be extensive and thorough,” said Foulkrod. “We will be looking nationwide for our new president.” All qualified and interested parties shall submit their resumes electronically to […]

Phil Keeter, President of the Marine Retailers of America, is announcing his retirement. Keeter will retire on December 31st , 2011. Keeter has served as the president of the association since February of 1988. Keeter was one of the 12 founding dealer members of the association in 1972. He served on the board from 1972 […]