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.
ACCELERATE INDUSTRY GROWTH
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
ACCELERATE BUSINESS PROFITABILITY
Explore late-breaking and comprehensive market intelligence data Gain industry insight into the outlook of powersports Discover best practices regarding the bottom line
ACCELERATE CONFERENCE NEWS
Lender doubles loan fundings in 2021, makes four sales leadership hires
Octane today announced several key leadership appointments to support its rapid growth in powersports and outdoor power equipment (OPE) and drive its expansion into the RV and marine markets. Powersports Business was intrigued to learn of the company’s rapid growth during conversations at the 2021 Powersports Business Accelerate Conference in Atlanta. Alex Reyes (left) from…
IG Live dealership tour lands at Simply Ride for 40 Under 40 Award deliveries
Thanks to newly promoted general manager Andy Brinkhaus and longtime owner Brian Cox for the hospitality and insight on a Friday afternoon that saw Simply Ride buzzing with activity in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Powersports Business had some 2021 40 Under 40 Dealer Awards to hand off. After talking shop, PSB was granted an all-access pass…
Right of first refusal in consolidating market enacted as dealership closes
Harley-Davidson dealership broker George C. Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services has announced the retirement closure and sale of a familiar metro-area Harley-Davidson dealership. Chaconas said that Hot Metal Harley-Davidson in Pittsburgh has been sold from previous owner Toby O’Brien to the surrounding dealers, George Gatto of Three Rivers Harley-Davidson, Pokey Weiss of Steel City Harley-Davidson…
The United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) announced their continued partnership with National Powersport Auctions (NPA) to expand and connect coaching benefits to more new riders. NPA manages the sale and distribution of thousands of used motorcycles across the country. With current and new riders consistently choosing used models as their go-to motorcycle, coordinating and…
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,…
