River Valley Named #15 Dealer in North America by Boating Industry

Nov. 11 2021 News By River Valley Marine




On Wednesday November 10, 2021 River Valley was named #15 Dealer in North America during the Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer Awards Gala in Atlanta, GA. This year marks River Valley’s second nomination into the the Top 20 dealers in all of North America and 5th year being nominated to the Top 100 rankings.

Read the Official Press Release Below:

November 10th, 2021

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Sweet, Boating Industry

(763) 383-4419/jsweet@boatingindustry.com

River Valley Power and Sport

(651) 388-7000 – Rivervalleymarine.com

River Valley Power and Sport – Marine

Named to 2021 Boating Industry Top 100 list as #15 Dealer in North America

Recognized as one of the top boat dealers in North America

Minneapolis, Minn. – River Valley Power and Sport has been named one of the Top 100 dealers in North America by Boating Industry, the leading trade publication for the marine industry for the second year in a row.

“Moving into the 17th year of the Top 100, we’ve definitely seen plenty of things change over the years. New dealers join the ranks every year, as other dealers join forces to become one,” said Top 100 program director Adam Quandt. “Yet from single-location family-owned dealerships to multi-store organizations, one thing remains the same each and every year, and that is the dealers on the Top 100 list continue to set the pace in sales, customer service and success overall.”

River Valley Power and Sport – Marine was fortunate enough to be recognized out of thousands of dealerships in North America as the number fifteen (15) in the Top 100 dealers. After watching the virtual event this is what John Wooden, the owner, had to say, “On behalf of all 130 members, in 9 facilities, in 5 cities in the state of MN we could not be prouder to move up the rankings to #15 in North America & #1 in the state of Minnesota!  We are thankful for our 27yr customer base and the best manufacture partners in the marine Industry!    Our goal is to top of the charts in 2022!”

The Top 100 is the only independent ranking of boat dealers in North America. The list recognizes dealerships that are unsurpassed in business operations, professionalism, marketing tactics, customer service and more. The Boating Industry Top 100 has recognized the top dealers in North America every year since 2005.

River Valley Power and Sport – Marine is a family owned marine and power sports dealership with locations in Red Wing, Rochester and on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. After 27 years of business they have taken on some of the industry’s leading marine brands such as AlumaCraft, Bennington, Blackfin, Centurion, Chris-Craft, Cobalt, Monterey, Sea Pro, Supreme, Yamaha Boats, Yamaha PWC, Sea Doo. Powersport brands include BRP, Can-Am, Honda, Ski-Doo, Suzuki, and Yamaha.  The dealership offers a wide range of departments from accounting, sales, marketing, finance, parts and service that all play an integral part in their day-to-day operations. Each department has an impact in the customer experience that is provided at River Valley Power and Sport – Marine.