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Ethanol alliance cranks up efforts
The marine industry and several of its partners are keeping the pressure on in their efforts to revise the Renewable…
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Take advantage of free resources
We all know running a business isn’t a cakewalk, that’s why hundreds of dealers flock to the Marine Dealer Conference…
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Marine industry still missing the boat on diversity
One of the most significant facts that struck me immediately upon starting at Boating Industry was the lack of diversity…
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‘Boaterz n Bikerz’ combine for nationwide tour
I have two passions in life: Boating and motorcycling. I fell in love with boating as a teenager when my…
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A prescription for success: How to Avoid Messing up Your Marketing
“Just remember,” my mother reminded me more than once, “You can’t turn a sow’s ear into a silk purse.” Perhaps…
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What are MDCE Bonus Sessions?
I’ve been communicating lately with some of the presenters who are offering bonus sessions at this year’s Marine Dealer Conference…
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Procrastinators (like me): Time to sign up for MDCE
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been guiltily ignoring the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo registration reminders that have…
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The shrinking middle: New study points to challenges for boating
A new study out from the Pew Center shows just how badly the middle class has been walloped by the…
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Dealer meeting update: Rec Boat Holdings investing heavily in Four Winns, Glastron brands
A quick update from Lake Geneva (Wisconsin, alas, not Switzerland), where Rec Boat Holdings is hosting its first combined dealer…
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Study: Investing in social media not paying off for most companies
It appears websites still trump social media when it comes to making a buying decision. Despite heavy investment by many…
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