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A compilation of news and information regarding the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas that was published in an industry trade magazine or released from the MRAA itself:

Dealer Certification
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Dealer Shares His Certification Story » Jim Armington of Buckeye Sports Center has been a part of the Marine Industry Certified Dealership program for about a dec...
Friday, May 17, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) MICD announces 6-Week Program » The Marine Industry Certified Dealership program has launched a new path to help dealers complete the initial Certificatio...
Monday, May 6, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Continuous Certification Launches Employee Satisfaction Survey Process » As seasonal dealerships are ramping up for their peak season, the Continuous Certification program has kicked off Employ...
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) 120 Marine Dealerships Completed Continuous Certification Program in Inaugural Year » select{width: 100%} The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is pleased to announce that more than 120 marine...
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Boating Industry Representatives Testify at EPA Hearing on Year-Round E15 Sales » On March 29th, the Environmental Protection Agency held a public field hearing on its proposed rule to lift the restrictio...
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) First Year of Continuous Certification Receives Rave Reviews » The Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) program recently wrapped up its first full year of programming, and dealer...
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 (0 Comments - view/add) MRAA, Tiara Yachts and Tiara SPORT Partner on Dealer Development » HOLLAND, MICH. – Tiara Yachts, Tiara SPORT and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have partnered to help del...
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) Certification Marketing Creates 800,000 Impressions » A multi-pronged marketing partnership with Boating magazine intended to promote and educate consumers on the benefits of...
Friday, July 29, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) The Newest Class of Certified Dealers » Seventy-five marine retailers from 26 states, two Canadian provinces and the District of Columbia have earned Five Star Ce...
Thursday, July 28, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) Reed's Marine: The Art of Succession Planning » It all started when a pair of childhood friends had a simultaneous mid-life crisis and decided to buy a small m...
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) How Lynnhaven Marine Keeps the Conversation Going » Like most boat dealerships, Lynnhaven Marine in Virginia Beach wants each and every customer to have both a positive buyin...
Friday, May 6, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) Boating Begins Here: Buy From A Dealer You Can Trust » Buying a boat is an investment in family fun for years to come. Guarantee your experience is a pleasurable and rewarding o...
Monday, April 25, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) No Monkey Business: How Bridge Marina Uses Surveys to Enhance CSI » Tuesday mornings bring an extra buzz to Bridge Marina in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. Finding out what people re...
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) Case Study: How MICD Program Keeps Oak Hill Marina 'On Track' » Tim Sather and Jake Jostand, co-owners of Oak Hill Marina in Arnolds Park, Iowa, are two of the newest — and y...
Thursday, March 17, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) MRAA Hires Coordinator for MICD Program » Liz Marsha will immediately begin working with marine dealers enrolled in MICD Program Minneapolis —...
Friday, February 26, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) How Marine Center of Indiana ‘Got Organized’ and Increased Service Efficiency by 15 Percent » Marine Center of Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis, needed a better way to catalog service orders and share informatio...
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) Certified Marine Dealers’ CSI Scores Outpace Industry » Chasm between Certified and non-Certified marine dealers continues to grow, 2015 data says Minneapolis — New d...
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) Merv Wood Added to MICD Team as Consultant » Mervyn Wood recently joined the MRAA team as a consultant for the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program. Born i...
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) See How MICD Elevated Action Water Sports » Jerry Brouwer has spent his career in the boating industry and currently owns Michigan-based Action Water Sports. All thre...
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 (0 Comments - view/add) Bob Longstreth Rejoins MICD as Consultant » Bob Longstreth has rejoined the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program and will immediately begin huddling with boat...
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) Norman-Spencer Pays $12k in Bonuses to Certified Dealers » The swelling roster of North American boat retailers completing the Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program (MICD) ca...
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) Bob McCann Named Lead Consultant of MRAA Dealer Certification Program » Industry expert and boating enthusiast plans to make an immediate impact on MRAA’s certified dealership prog...
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) Why is Process Mapping an Important Part of the MICD Program? » All great businesses start with a plan. Plans help keep things running smoothly and ensure that proper procedures are fo...
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) MICD Program Wins MSAE 2015 Award of Excellence » The Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program was recognized this summer for its continued evolution and development b...
Monday, July 13, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) NMMA Boat Shows Generate Nearly $120,000 to Support Certified Dealers » The National Marine Manufacturers Association supported Marine Industry Certified Dealerships in a big way again this pas...
Monday, June 22, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) What Are the Top Advantages for Certified Dealers Attending MDCE 2015? » Most Certified Dealers inherently understand the importance and value of attending the annual Marine Dealer Conference...
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) Data Shows Certified Dealers Outperform Non-Certified Dealers » The Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program is having a positive impact on the overall health and financial success...
Thursday, May 28, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) Member + MICD = Excellence » Most people are familiar with the phrase "Work smarter, not harder.” It’s a sentiment we strive to achieve in life and c...
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) What are the Advantages of Housing the MICD program on MRAATraining.com? » The MICD Program recognizes that in order for dealerships to want to become Certified, the process by which they go abou...
Monday, April 20, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) Certified Dealers: Enjoy Exclusive Benefits, Coverage Enhancements on Insurance » The Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program has added a new benefit exclusively for Certified Dealerships. Participa...
Friday, April 3, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) MRAA Names Certification Development Manager to Help Grow MICD Program » The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has brought Gerald "Jerry” Lofberg on board as its Certification develo...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) Dealership Certification Goes Virtual » With the goal of streamlining the Certification process for North American marine retailers, the Marine Industry Certifie...
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) How Does Attending ABC 2015 Help Strengthen My Influence as a Certified Dealer? » Much of what impacts boating originates in our nation’s capital. That’s where influencers sit and decisions are made. As...
Friday, January 30, 2015 (0 Comments - view/add) How Can I Use the MRAA Career Center to Find Qualified Help at My Certified Dealership? » Good help is hard to find. As a Certified Dealer, you want to ensure you hire the best, most skilled and technologically...
Monday, November 10, 2014 (0 Comments - view/add) Certified Dealers: Register Additional Locations to Get Certified and Save » The Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program is making it easier and more affordable for Certified Dealers to registe...
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