Powersports Business Accelerate Conference brings together dealers and industry leaders to focus on key issues, business growth and future planning with workshops, seminars, case studies and keynotes. A unique experience filled with networking discussions, receptions and thought leadership.
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Meet new colleagues and industry leaders Hear from experts on the future of powersports Share industry insights from your peers
ACCELERATE DEALER STRATEGY
Learn from top powersports and outside industry experts and business leaders Discuss and exchange strategies and solutions in an open forum Strategize new solutions for old problems
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Explore late-breaking and comprehensive market intelligence data Gain industry insight into the outlook of powersports Discover best practices regarding the bottom line
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AIMExpo kicks off in Las Vegas
It was a busy opening day at AIMExpo in Las Vegas on Wednesday for the EPG Media crew, including PSB sibling magazines Rider, Thunder Press and Snow Goer. Executive VP of Operations Vince Forlini (left) and owner Eric Osner of Crossroad Powersports in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, were seeking out special deals from exhibitors at AIMExpo.…
Accelerate: Test track part of dealership’s expansion
For dealers who want to engage in growth ideas with their peers, there’s no better annual junket that the Powersports Business Accelerate Conference. That’s where Jay Hatfield Motorsports, with three locations in Kansas and Missouri, shared word of the dealership’s recent growth. Plans include a Honda Powerhouse location and test track. Read all about the…
NPA offering sneak peek of ValueGuide Pro at AIMExpo
For dealers attending the 2022 AIMExpo this week in Las Vegas, National Powersport Auctions (NPA) is excited to give a first look at its all-new ValueGuide Pro product, the next evolution of the industry’s most powerful pricing tool. ValueGuide Pro is the first-ever AI-driven valuation tool to project estimated values for a powersport vehicle, in…
When a local community nonprofit put out the word that it was requesting coats for those in need, it’s hardly surprising that the local dealership stepped up in major fashion. Southeast Sales in Milwaukee is known for its state racing dominance. And now the dealership knows a thing or two about collecting coats. Southeast Sales…
In an effort to highlight and support the best young leaders at the powersports dealership level, Powersports Business magazine is launching its 40 Under 40 Dealers program for 2022. Submit a nomination for the 2022 Powersports Business 40 Under 40 Dealers program below. The powersports industry is home to many bright, successful leaders who seldom receive recognition…
Volcon announced that Stephanie Davis has been appointed chief operating officer. In her new role, she will oversee logistics, supply chain, quality, and lead the company’s undertaking to become a lean manufacturer with an eye to continuous improvement. Davis has 25 years of manufacturing and production experience with companies like the Ingersoll-Rand Company, Bosch, Textron,…
Below are the top 10 most viewed 2021 posts from the Powersports Business Instagram. Join us as a follower as we aim for 1,900 followers in 2022. It’s the easiest way to get behind-the-scenes access at industry events and is often the first place to find breaking industry news. These are ranked from 10 at…
2021 40 Under 40 Dealer promotes award with popular Facebook post
The 2021 Powersports Business 40 Under 40 Dealers were celebrated at the Accelerate Conference. Among the winners was Tim Bartlett at Jet City Harley-Davidson. Looking for some thumbs up and heaps of comments from your dealership’s fans? Follow Tim’s lead and spread the word about the honor with a Facebook post. And read all about…
Dealership adding stand-alone building for three new brand partners
The start of 2022 will have a new look for many expanding dealerships, and it’s exciting to learn of growth prospects that we continue to hear about and will be sharing in the coming months. As general manager of Extreme Powersports in Columbus, Georgia, it’s understandable if Paul McGowan is a bit giddy about the…
Volcon adds 5-location dealership group for western expansion
Barely a month after having debuted at the Powersports Business Accelerate Conference, Volcon continues to ramp up its dealer partners. Nash Powersports becomes the first dealership group on the west coast to partner with Volcon, with commentary from Bill Nash below. (From left) Kenny Cook, Larry Meservey, Dave Auringer, Tyler Rozanski and Chris Markovich get…