Vespa sales in U S nearly double last year
Piaggio and Vespa USA report U S scooter sales rose from 7500 in 2001 to 13500 last year with a projection of 18000 this year. Vespa stores total about 60 since 2000 including locations in Dallas Houston and San Antonio. Riders cross paths with Harley enthusiasts as scooter culture grows nationwide.
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Shane Hall
U.S
Mike Cunningham
Piaggio USA
Vespa USA
Vespa
Jimmy Renfroe
United States
Texas
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Eric Link
Dallas-area
Snowmobile Upgrades Drive Young Racers To Win
Minzenmeyer’s Recreational Motorsports profits from children’s snowmobile upgrades as parents spend heavily to boost engines. Kits upgrade carburetion and exhaust before a full rebuild to around 40 mph. Despite weak overall sales, the business nears 300000 this year with growing calls and kid endorsements.
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Sue Mingenmeyer
Vicki Dostal
Minzenmeyer
United States
Certifications lose sheen in job market study
Victor Godinez reports that a Dallas Morning News survey shows employers now value certifications less for pay. overall pay for skills has declined while certification bonuses have risen modestly. Experts note cautious hiring and that certifications alone rarely guarantee higher salaries.
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Victor Godinez
Dallas Morning News
Foote Partners
Footepartners.com
Foote
Foote Porters
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