The Marine Design Resource Alliance (MDRA) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the future of recreational boating. Our members volunteer their time and talents to create and implement programs which will have a positive long-term impact on the welfare of our industry. For example, the MDRA Boating Leaders Scholarship Program is designed to identify and further the education of deserving design students throughout the world. Funded by companies in our industry who believe design is a key component of boating's consumer appeal, the program is promoted annually to more than 300 design schools.

We also host two important events each year. Our Annual Creative Conference provides a key group of boating industry leaders with the opportunity to hear experts on future trends, share ideas and discuss ways of improving their businesses and our industry. Our Business of Color Conference, held each year at IBEX, is an opportunity for the decision makers of our industry's products to come together to glean insights on color and design trends from leading authorities on the subject.

In addition to our events, we publish CEO Magazine, a quarterly publication focusing on marine business topics from the CEO's point of view. It's distributed free of charge to the business leaders in the recreational boating industry.

If I've piqued your interest, please call me at 843.681.5688. I'd appreciate the opportunity to explain how your company can benefit from MDRA.

Sincerely,

Peter C. Granata, President
Marine Design Resource Alliance