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The Boating Industry 2023 ELEVATE SUMMIT continues today for its final day in Dallas, Texas after kicking off on Nov. 5, 2023. The event kicked off with an evening fireside chat between Boating Industry editor-in-chief Adam Quandt and the 2023 Mover & Shaker of the Year, Cecil Cohn, president of Freedom Boat Club. Offering the unique opportunity for leaders from ...

The 2023 Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT kicks off Sunday, November 5 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas. The much anticipated event will begin with its first session at 4 p.m. with the Movers & Shakers Fireside Chat featuring a lively 1:1 discussion with this year’s winner, Cecil Cohn of Freedom Boat Club. Boating Industry Editor-in-Chief Adam Quandt facilitates this deep dive ...

By David Gee What if….we could offer you the opportunity to hear firsthand from boating industry insiders such as Frank Hugelmeyer, Gus Blakely, Bryan Redmond and two dozen others? What if you could get the latest economic news straight from Washington? What if you had the opportunity to share best practices and lessons learned and network not only with others ...

Suzuki Marine USA announced it is now Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pewter Partner, the team’s highest partnership honor. Suzuki Marine first became The Official Outboard Motor of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last summer, and recently signed a multi-year agreement that will include a range of new promotional, outreach, and engagement opportunities with the team’s diverse fan base and NLF fans from ...

EPG Brand Acceleration in conjunction with Boating Industry Magazine has finalized the agenda for its 2023 ELEVATE SUMMIT slated November 5-7 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, TX.   “Over the past few years, the ELEVATE SUMMIT has emerged as the hands-down, go-to leadership event for marine industry executives and our 2023 programming continues to build on this well-established momentum,” ...

Suzuki Marine USA has appointed boating industry veteran Daiki Sugiura to the newly established position of Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In this key new position, Sugiura will report directly to new Suzuki Marine USA President Nobuo Suyama. Sugiura brings with him 21 years of leadership experience with Suzuki Marine and the global boating business. His recent background includes ...

By Adam Quandt Sustainability has become quite the buzz word in today’s world – both in the recreational boating industry and well beyond. The topic of sustainability and the notion of embracing sustainability is wide-reaching and often tough to narrow down. Over the last few years, the recreational boating industry has certainly seen an increasing spotlight on sustainability with new ...

Suzuki Marine USA has announced two key promotions designed to ensure that this leading outboard motor manufacturer continues its trajectory of sales growth and expansion across the U.S. boating market. Brandon Cerka has been promoted to the position of General Manager, Sales & Service. In his new role, Cerka will be responsible for overseeing all Suzuki Marine USA sales and ...

Suzuki Marine USA, Inc. announced the completion of its Suzuki Marine Technical Center located at 1 Suzuki Way in Panama City, Fla. The 20-acre waterfront property includes a 9,037-sq. ft. main building with office space, conference rooms, technical/service bays, inside boat storage and other important equipment. Other amenities of the property include additional buildings, a private launch ramp with docks, ...

Suzuki Marine is featuring a boat at the 2023 American Boating Congress (ABC) that has made the journey from the company’s home state of Florida up to the nation’s capitol. The trip — dubbed the Suzuki Marine EcoFuel Run to the Capitol — covered more than 940 miles aboard a 26-foot Sea Pro center console powered by twin Suzuki DF140 ...