National Powersports Dealer Association DealerConnect 2025
A Meeting For Dealers, By Dealers
September 21–23, 2025 | Hilton Columbus Downtown
Falls Church, VA September 23, 2025 — That’s a wrap from National Powersports Dealer Association’s DealerConnect networking event in Columbus, Ohio. Dealer attendance was up a whopping 300%, ensuring standing room only attendance for the 16 educational sessions. Hosted at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Ohio, DealerConnect featured an all-star lineup of speakers, targeted workshops and opportunities to connect with peers, partners and thought leaders. “Designed to fuel dealership growth and profitability, DealerConnect is where the powersports retail community comes together—bigger, better, and stronger than ever,” says NPDA Chair Bob Kee (and dealer principal of Destination Cycle).
Starting with a bonus session for early arrivals on Saturday, keynotes by NPDA Chair Bob Kee (and dealer principal of Destination Cycle), Sam Dantzler from Garage Composites, NPA CEO Jim Woodruff and NPDA Board member Mark Sheffield from Woods Cycle Country kicked-off the by dealers for dealers educational focus each of the three days. Between sessions, the breakout room featured some 30 partners looking to “connect” with dealers. Ranging from A2C to ZiiDMS, a full spectrum of services was presented to dealers, complete with exclusive offers for attendees. “The show specials were awesome, but honestly, the biggest value was being able to get together face-to-face and exchange ideas with peers and providers,” says founding board member Mark Peterson from Southwest Superbikes.
More than 120 dealers, including two 20 Clubs converged on Columbus for the festivities, notes Vice Chair and co-emcee Jayson Davis. “We want to make sure everyone was amped up,” says the dealer turned ring master… and if anyone missed the memo, the effusive Gail Worth, founding board member and co-emcee made sure the crowd could feel the power!
“NPDA’s reason for being is to help dealers become well prepared, sustainably profitable and exceed the expectations of a growing powersports customer base,” reiterates Kee. “DealerConnect achieves this mission and proves that we really are better together…. We will CYA in CBUS next year.”
Stay tuned!
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About DealerConnect 2025
DealerConnect, September 21-23, 2025 is the National Powersports Dealer Association’s premier annual networking event, bringing together franchised and independent dealers from across the country for two and a half days of education, dealer-to-dealer discussions and industry insight. Hosted at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Ohio, DealerConnect features an all-star lineup of speakers, targeted workshops, and opportunities to connect with peers, partners and thought leaders. Designed to fuel dealership growth and profitability, DealerConnect is where the powersports retail community comes together—bigger better, and stronger than ever.
About the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA)
The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) was founded in 2021 to support franchised and independent powersports dealers by providing specialized services, products, programs and education. The NPDA advocates dealer interests and works to foster a professional, profitable, and sustainable powersports industry.
Mission Statement:
The NPDA empowers franchised and independent powersports dealers through services, products, programs, education, and advocacy—amplifying dealer voices to build a stronger, more successful, and more professional industry.
