Tag Archives: Parks Marina

The 2017 Top 100 Dealers

Now in its 13th year, the Boating Industry Top 100 program finds the dealers on the list to be more successful than they have ever been. The Top 100 and Hall of Fame dealers topped $3 billion in revenue for the first time in the history of the program, achieving revenue of more than $3.1 billion in 2016. Total revenue ...

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Women Making Waves: Debbie Parks

Debbie Parks Marketing Director and Buyer, Parks Marina Education: Associate’s Degree in Marketing and Broadcast Journalism Years in the marine industry: 17 Positions held at Parks Marina: I started off in F & I. I had no experience in this, but I am a people person and was willing to learn. I LOVED meeting all the people that bought boats from us. ...

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Parks Marina Inc. purchases Central Emporium at Okoboji

Central Emporium, a historic lakefront mall that has overlooked West Lake Okoboji for more than a century, has been purchased by Okoboji-based Parks Marina Inc., a Boating Industry Top 100 dealer, according to the Sioux City Journal. Built in 1901, the Emporium currently features 26 shopping and dining venues, many that have existed at the location for years. The property ...

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