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MRAA, MTAs Seek Monitoring Technology to Counter Right Whale Rule

With the support of 17 state and national marine trades associations, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas submitted a letter to members of the House and Senate Subcommittees on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) to stall proposed changes to the onerous Right Whale Rule. MRAA and its

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Installing an Onboarding Process to Help Employees Find Success

Recently you’ve probably heard about the terms “quiet quitting” and “voluntary turnover” while researching hiring and onboarding for your dealership. One reason for these terms and their rise can be attributed to reduced employee engagement and less satisfaction within the workplace. And a lack of training — a problem that

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Next Generation Boaters: Understanding Barriers and Opportunities

Discover Boating remains focused on engaging this crucial next generation, retaining new boaters and maintaining a strong connection with existing boat owners. New insights gleaned from this latest research can help marine businesses determine their own strategic marketing approach to engaging new, younger and more diverse potential boat owners.

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MRAA Adds Stabicraft USA as a Partner Member

MINNEAPOLIS, — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Stabicraft USA to its growing list of MRAA Partner Members. 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

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MRAA Releases 8 Special-Edition Dealer Week Podcasts

MINNEAPOLIS, March 6, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has released eight, special-edition The Boat Biz podcasts. Recorded at MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Austin, Texas, the special-edition podcasts feature eight distinct guests — two MRAA Strategic Partners (Boats Group and Lightspeed) and six

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Improve Your Customer’s Experience by Owning Your RECT

Because you’re involved in a dealership service department, you know what’s coming. It’s the chaos of spring launch season. And while pulling it off is a heavy lift for even the best-of-the-best service departments, it’s a huge opportunity for your team as well. An opportunity to kick off your customers’

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2022 Florida Boating Safety Act Means Changes for Your Business

Beginning on January 1, 2023, Boat Rental Operators, or Liveries, in Florida have been required to obtain annual permits as well as have valid insurance for both the business operations and for their customer, the renter. This new requirement was included in the Florida Boating Safety Act of 2022, Sponsored

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