May 15, 2023
Boating Ontario informs us that the MRAA and ABYC have worked to create a certification test for Marine Service Management. Right now, they are looking for Service Managers to pilot the test FOR FREE!!!
If they pass they will earn their Service Management certificate - a great accomplishment for the dealership and the participant.
There are ONLY 50 exam slots available on a first come, first served basis.
When the program moves out of this pilot stage, it will cost $1,500 so time is of the essence!
Service Management Credential
Your Issues Can’t Wait:
» The struggle to recruit & hire technicians and service advisors
» The difficulty of navigating unrealistic customer expectations
» The barriers to service employee satisfaction & team collaboration
We’re working to develop solutions now, and we need your help.
MRAA is offering you a unique opportunity to participate in a pilot exam for the new Service Management Credential Program being developed by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC).
Sign up here to donate your time and take our Service Management Pilot Exam within the next week.
ONLY 50 exam slots open, first come, first served.
“This opportunity to test your expertise and earn your Service Management Credential for free truly can’t be beat. You’ll gain valuable insight into your strengths and areas for improvement, while helping the industry create stronger careers paths for marine service personnel.”
– Valerie Ziebron, President, VRZ Consulting
Every Tuesday we publish a fresh Digest with informative articles pertaining to the Canadian boating and marine industry. Stay up to date with the latest products, research and industry developments.
Missed an Issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week? If you're looking for a specific issue, or simply want to catch up on previous issues, check out our Boating Industry Canada News Week Archives.
Not signed up for News Week? Subscribe here.
Televisions on a boat are increasingly commonplace. With the simple-to-install Glomex Avior VT300 Omnidirectional TV/FM antenna from GA Communications, it's never been easier to bring analog and digital broadcasts onboard—at a price that's hard to ignore.
The most noticeable feature of the Avior VT300 antenna is its compact white, anti-yellowing radome. At only 4" dia. x 8" H and 8.8 oz., it's specifically made for smaller boats that can't accommodate large TV antenna domes and only need short range reception, depending on height and conditions. The amplifier allows the antenna to have an increase in gain with a 24.5 dB average to receive vertical and horizontal polarized TV signals simultaneously from 360°.
Read More
Airmar hires Suzanne Hawley as Brand Manager
The Leader in Ultrasonic Technology and Multi-sensor Solutions Continues to Grow in Talent and Innovation. AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, has named Suzanne Hawley as the Brand Manager for the company’s wholly owned distributor, Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, located in Lake City, SC.
Hawley comes to Airmar with extensive marketing and PR experience in the marine electronics industry including 20 years as the owner of Hawley Communications, a consulting agency focused on creative marketing solutions for businesses in the recreational boating industry.
Read More
