Mark Blackwell Named Chair of the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors
Blackwell has served intermittently on the board since the early 1980s and takes over for outgoing Chair Larry Little, who remains an active elected board member after having served as chair for the last 10 years. For 2013, Blackwell joins the other officers: newly elected Vice Chair Jon-Erik Burleson as well as returning Secretary/Treasurer Eric Anderson and President Tim Buche.
Erik Buell Racing to Host Dealers at American International Motorcycle Expo
By using the event to both showcase new product and gather its dealer body, EBR is taking full advantage of AIMExpo’s concept of bringing together the entire powersports industry including dealers, consumers and the press in one single venue for the first time in the United States.
Yamaha Becomes First Official OEM Partner of American International Motorcycle Expo
The Yamaha brand will use AIMExpo as a platform to display its 2014 products in the marketplace and interact with dealers and consumers. Additional OEM participation will be announced in the near future.
Keep Up With The Industry On The Go
Whether you’re on mobile device, tablet or desktop, we invite you to spend a few minutes exploring the digital edition of our January Issue, which includes MPN’s annual Best of the Web awards.
On The Road Again
One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity it has given me to travel the world meeting with dealers and manufacturers and attending the events that help shape our industry. In November, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the EICMA Show in Milan, Italy, as a guest of the Italian Trade Commission.
American International Motorcycle Expo Launches New Website and Logo
The new website and logo focus on the show’s theme of ‘Energy and Excitement.’ AIMExpoUSA.com allows visitors to request a booth quote, communicate with sales reps, gather up-to-date information and more.
AIME Chooses Orlando to Host October 2013 Event
The American International Motorcycle Expo has revealed to that its inaugural show will be held Oct. 16-20 in Orlando, Fla.
AIME Launches Informative Blog
The American International Motorcycle Expo has created a bi-weekly blog that will feature special behind-the-scenes posts from Larry Little, VP and general manager of the Motorcycle Group for Marketplace Events. The blog is intended to provide exclusive insight on the progress of AIME, which is set to host its inaugural event in the Fall of 2013.
The AIM Expo Narrows Search of Potential Host Cities
Starting with an initial list of more than 10 cities, the search for the ideal venue for the American International Motorcycle Expo, set for Fall 2013, has been pared to two locations, according to show promoters. The efforts of searching for a location by the Marketplace Events team will soon payoff in an announcement in the weeks ahead.