2018 Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer Named – River Valley Power and Sport Named 2nd Year in a Row
December 19th 2018
For more information, contact:
Jonathan Sweet, Boating Industry
(763) 383-4419 / jsweet@boatingindustry.com
River Valley Power and Sport
651-388-7000 – Rivervalleypowerandsport.com
River Valley Power and Sport
Named to 2018 Boating Industry Top 100 list
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 was fortunate enough to be recognized out of thousands of dealerships in North America as one of the Top 100. After taking the stage in Orlando this December this is what John Wooden, the owner, had to say,
“As a company, this award is very telling of the efforts of all 100 company employees spanning 6 physical locations what we have accomplished over the 23 years of business.” “It is a privilege to be recognized from a pool of thousands of dealers across North America. We would not have made it this far without our great staff, the best vendor brands in the industry and loyal customers and for that, we thank you!”
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.
“This year’s Top 100 is stronger than we’ve ever seen in the history of the program,” Sweet said. Total revenue for the 2018 Top 100 dealers and Hall of Fame was at it’s highest level in the history of the program, topping $3.5 billion.
River Valley Power and Sport is a family owned marine and power sports dealership with locations in Red Wing, Rochester and on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. After 23 years of business they have taken on some of the industry’s leading marine brands such as Alumacraft, Bennington, Blackfin, Centurion, Evinrude Manitou, Monterey, South Bay, 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.
