River Valley Named #17 Dealer in North America by Boating Industry
On Tuesday November 17, 2020 River Valley was named #17 Dealer in North America during the Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer Awards. This year’s event was a little different and was hosted virtually. This is River Valley’s fourth year receiving a Top 100 Dealer award however, 2020 marks the first year being named into the Top 20 dealers in all of North America!
Read the Official Press Release Below:
November 19th 2020
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 2019 Boating Industry Top 100 list as #17 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.
“From the thousands of boat dealers in North America these 100 dealers are the best of the best,” said Jonathan Sweet, director of the Boating Industry Top 100 Program. “The Top 100 is about more than revenue. While the financial success of the companies on the list is important, we’re also looking at factors including overall business acumen, marketing strategies, service department efficiency and profitability, customer service and dedication to the industry. These Top 100 dealers stand out for their best practices in all areas of their businesses.
River Valley Power and Sport – Marine was fortunate enough to be recognized out of thousands of dealerships in North America as number seventeen (17) 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 more proud to move up the rankings to #17 in North America & #1 in the state of Minnesota! We are thankful for our 26yr customer base and the best manufacture partners in the marine Industry! Our goal is to top of the charts in 2021!”
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 26 years of business they have taken on some of the industry’s leading marine brands such as Alumacraft, Bennington, Blackfin, Centurion, Chris-Craft, Monterey, 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.
