‘Boat With Confidence’ Campaign Kicks Off
October 12, 2021
The U.S. Power Squadrons program is enlisting the help of industry “champions” to further its message of safer boating through education.
The U.S. Power Squadrons program is enlisting the help of industry “champions” to further its message of safer boating through education.
Happy hours, a DJ spinning beats, and tons of educational content helped the event stand out from a sea of virtual events.
Complacency will kill businesses, especially when times are challenging.
MRAA’s Dealer Week, which will take place virtually Dec. 8-11, will focus on challenges that marine retailers face today.
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The MRAA event had a strong first year, with a field trip to the country’s largest RV dealership, new educational pathways, 100 OEM and service provider exhibitors, and Ted-style “10 x 10” talks.
Our live-streamed interviews from the final day of the show included MRAA president Matt Gruhn and vice president Liz Walz, Eric Smith of Colorado Boat Center, and Lou Cecchini of Off Shore Marine.
The unconventional closing by Clint Pulver, motivational speaker and drummer, reflected the new approach MRAA took toward its event.
Anghel, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, began her marine industry career in 2008.
Texting is a hot topic at Dealer Week, judging from a standing-room only session on messaging etiquette.
The U.S. Power Squadrons program is enlisting the help of industry “champions” to further its message of safer boating through education.
Happy hours, a DJ spinning beats, and tons of educational content helped the event stand out from a sea of virtual events.
Complacency will kill businesses, especially when times are challenging.
MRAA’s Dealer Week, which will take place virtually Dec. 8-11, will focus on challenges that marine retailers face today.
MRAA’s new event received top promoter scores.
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The MRAA event had a strong first year, with a field trip to the country’s largest RV dealership, new educational pathways, 100 OEM and service provider exhibitors, and Ted-style “10 x 10” talks.
Our live-streamed interviews from the final day of the show included MRAA president Matt Gruhn and vice president Liz Walz, Eric Smith of Colorado Boat Center, and Lou Cecchini of Off Shore Marine.
The unconventional closing by Clint Pulver, motivational speaker and drummer, reflected the new approach MRAA took toward its event.
Anghel, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, began her marine industry career in 2008.
Texting is a hot topic at Dealer Week, judging from a standing-room only session on messaging etiquette.
