The 2014 dealer event will feature four educational tracks, two keynote addresses, and more dedicated expo hall time then ever before. ORLANDO – Today, organizers kick off the grand opening of registration for a Marine Dealer Conference & Expo that features more educational offerings and more expo hall time than ever before. MDCE 2014 is […]

ORLANDO – Organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo are seeking educational session proposals from potential speakers for the 2014 MDCE, which will be held Nov. 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to submit a proposal is March 14. Presentations should be directed at an audience of marine dealership professionals, from dealership principals and […]

MINNEAPOLIS – Organizers of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo have begun planning for the 2014 educational agenda, including some new features that are expected to boost the value of the event beyond any prior MDCE. Each year, building the MDCE educational line-up begins with a thorough review of the results of the previous event’s […]

MINNEAPOLIS – Rallee Chupich, co-owner, Gordy’s Lakefront Marine Inc., Fontana, Wis., was named the 2013 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year during a luncheon Nov. 20 at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. The honor is given annually to an outstanding woman in the marine industry. A 30-plus year veteran of the boat business, Chupich […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Aric Chaltry of Nestegg Marine has been selected as the recipient of the first annual Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. The scholarship was presented to Chaltry on Wednesday, Nov. 20 during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo Awards Luncheon. During the presentation of the award, MRAA Educational Foundation Board Member Jeff Siems of […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Lynette Santomenna of Race City Marine, Mooresville, N.C., and Michael Przybyla of Rivett’s Marine, Old Forge, N.Y., were recently selected as recipients of 2013 Kevin Lodder Scholarships. The scholarships were presented by MRAA Educational Foundation Board Member Matt Lodder of Lodder’s Marine on Wednesday, Nov. 20 during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Landing School and the WTI Foundation have been selected as recipients of 2013 MRAA Technical Scholarships. The scholarships were announced by MRAA Educational Foundation President Ed Lofgren of 3A Marine, Inc. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo Awards Luncheon. “To grow the boating business, we need to […]

ORLANDO — The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo continues to roll out new initiatives that improve engagement and the overall attendee experience. One recent addition, that is receiving great feedback and high interaction on the user level is that all new 2013 MDCE mobile application. “It’s only Monday and the App is already setting up […]

Chicago –(Business Wire)–November 14, 2013– Marine manufacturers and dealers are upbeat about their industry as the U.S. selling season comes to a close, according to GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business, a leading provider of dealer financing across North America. The positive sentiment is expected to be reflected in the mood at the Marine […]

Norfolk, VA – (November8, 2013) – Dominion Marine Media (DMM), the division of Dominion Enterprises that operates YachtWorld.com, BoatTrader.com and Boats.com, will welcome visitors to its booth at this year’s MDCE conference with an exciting new experience for dealers.  Imagine a new approach to marine dealership management. Imagine one software platform that helps create better, […]