Money Talks in Taiwan
Taiwan International Motorcycle Show An Importer’s Dream [dropcap]J[/dropcap]umping several time zones to visit the Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show may seem a bit extreme to some, but if you’re in the industry and looking to either import new products or find suppliers who can make (as in private-label, or just flat out manufacture for you),
MIC Announces PowerLily Gas Tank Mentorship Program Finalists
Five female powersports entrepreneurs participating in the PowerLily Gas Tank program will present their business plans to powersports industry leaders at noon on Thursday, October 13, in rooms 310 E & F (North Hall), at AIMExpo 2016.
The Magic Booth
What makes a tradeshow booth standout? [dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou have a great booth location at AIMExpo, so all you do now is show up in Orlando in October and, like magic, the rest is done. NOT QUITE. Have you ever wondered why two 10 x 20 booths next to each other can be so different? One is
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to Induct Charles Franklin, Chris Haines and Dennis Mahan
Indian motorcycle designer and engineer Charles Franklin, racer and tuner Chris Haines and engine builder Dennis Mahan will be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Orlando on Oct. 13.
Jeff Cole, Miguel Duhamel, Jack Johnson Will be Inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Revolutionary frame builder Jeff Cole, AMA road racing legend Miguel Duhamel and desert racer Jack Johnson will be inducted into the American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be held in Orlando this October.
All Signs Point to a Productive Show for Dealers in October
Heading into its fourth year, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is ramping up for what looks like will be the best event so far in the tradeshow’s short history.
Bates Footwear Announces Summer and Fall Event Schedule
Bates Footwear hits the road this summer and fall at events across the country. After releasing its initial line of powersports footwear in late 2015, Bates will continue to participate in major motorcycle events in 2016.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to Induct Gloria Struck, Ronnie Jones in October Ceremony
Motorcycling enthusiast and pioneer Gloria Struck and dirt-track racer Ronnie Jones will be among the honorees that the American Motorcyclist Association welcomes to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame this October.
The Urbanization Mode of Motorcycle Transportation
This social generation has ignited a new movement known as “walkable urban development.”
Custom Bike Shows are Alive and Well
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] just got back from Daytona and decided to write this month’s column on a topic near and dear to me – custom bike shows. If you think about it, custom bike shows are a pretty good reflection of the state of our industry. It’s not just the number of shows, but the diversity, the
Kerry Graeber Joins Suzuki as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Suzuki Motor of America Inc., (SMAI) has announced the appointment of Kerry Graeber as the company’s new vice president, sales and marketing. A former executive with the company, Graeber rejoins Suzuki to focus on strengthening the Suzuki brand in the American powersports market and expand the company’s recent sales success.
The Millennial Paradigm Has Shifted, Have You?
Millennials are going to be the first generation to replace the economic power of the baby boomers. So what does that mean to me as a motorcycle industry professional?
Alternative Profit Centers
When somebody asks you what you do for a living, do you automatically answer that you are in the motorcycle business? We all tend to identify powersports dealers as “motorcycle” dealers… however there are a growing number of alternative profit centers.
V-Twin Expo – A Success Story 16 Years In The Making
For nearly two decades, the V-Twin Expo has brought together business-minded industry professionals each February to network, collaborate and exhibit the latest products for the V-Twin market.
Scot Harden and Cinnamon Kernes Join MIC’s PowerLily Gas Tank Mentoring Team
Scot Harden and Cinnamon Kernes have joined an elite team of mentors who will assist female powersports entrepreneurs in developing business plans and product pitch strategies to prospective business partners as part of the Motorcycle Industry Council’s PowerLily Gas Tank program.
Eric Anderson, Kris Odwarka and Jim Woodruff Elected to 2016/2017 MIC Board of Directors
Eric Anderson, Kris Odwarka and Jim Woodruff have been elected by the members of the Motorcycle Industry Council to serve on the 2016/2017 MIC Board of Directors. Paul Vitrano has been selected by Polaris Industries Inc. to be their representative on the MIC Board of Directors. This will be VROOM Network Founder & President Eric
