Tag: MRAA Press Releases

MRAA, Outdoor Recreation Leaders Back Bill to Bolster Rural Communities, Outdoor Recreation Economy

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 13 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and leading outdoor recreation organizations are backing Senator Michael Bennet and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury’s newly-introduced Rural Outdoor Investment (ROI) Act. This bill provides much-needed support for rural communities seeking to build and plan for recreation economies. If passed, the ROI Act’s funding is […]

MRAA Educational Foundation Releases Call for 2023 Scholarships, Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 13 – The MRAA Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for the 2023 Annual Scholarships and the 2023 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Scholarship recipients and the award winner will be presented this December at MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Tampa, Fla. Award information […]

MRAA Celebrates Record-Breaking Number of New Partner Memberships

MINNEAPOLIS, — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of 15 new Partner Members in August, establishing an all-time high for a single month. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel […]

MRAA Launches Service Management Study

MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has launched its 2023 Service Management Survey to identify and benchmark industry averages and performance levels to help dealership service teams improve. In today’s changing market, service departments need to operate at their optimal potential. Service, the unsung hero of a softer market, plays a […]

MRAA Announces Dealer Week 2023 Education Pathway Hosts

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the Education Pathway Hosts for its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo, held Dec. 4-7, in Tampa, Fla. Three highly talented, well-versed and driven speakers will lead their respective “classrooms,” offering insight, interacting with the audience and guiding attendees to take […]

First Approval Source Advances to MRAA Education Champion

• The recreational loan specialist increased its support of MRAA’s mission through both enhanced membership and Dealer Week participation MINNEAPOLIS — First Approval Source, a recreational loan specialist serving the boating and other industries, increased its support of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, by upgrading to an MRAA Education Champion, strengthening its support of […]

MRAA Adds New Director of Government Relations to Amplify Advocacy Efforts

MINNEAPOLIS, August 15, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced that it has added Mike Sayre as Director of Government Relations. As dealers face significant regulatory and legislative challenges to their businesses, the MRAA is ramping up its government relations efforts to ensure the voice of the dealers is represented in the […]

Skier’s Choice Increases Support to MRAA as an Education Champion

• Boat manufacturer enhances MRAA membership, to participate at Dealer Week 2023 MINNEAPOLIS — Skier’s Choice, manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance boats, increased its partnership level with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas by becoming an Education Champion. Its partnership strengthens MRAA’s critical mission of supporting dealers and the Dealer Week Conference and Expo. […]

VRZ Consulting Commits to MRAA as Platinum Partner, Dealer Week 2023 Host

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that VRZ Consulting has increased its MRAA support level to a Platinum Partner Member and Dealer Week Host. VRZ Consulting supports the MRAA’s programs and opportunities provided to the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the industry. Commitments from Platinum Partners […]

Mocama Marine Joins MRAA as Partner Member

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Mocama Marine as a new Partner Member.  Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel the success of the marine industry. Support […]