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Originally Posted by shogren (Post 2790477)

Everything will be fine. I chose not to attend show (January 2008) after the show, not Fountain or Baja and quite frankly we had a great week at the store selling and delivering four boats.
www.teamshogren.com

Whats selling right now? (size, brand, etc)

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Originally Posted by Ron P (Post 2789998)

Why would anyone on this board want to see Reggie or anyone in the marine business fail?

I hope he makes it through these hard times. And all the others too.

This is a good attitude to have. The more "good" businesses that survive this time the better things will be in the long run. ;) Jamie

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Originally Posted by shogren (Post 2790477)

Billy,

Everything will be fine. I chose not to attend show (January 2008) after the show, not Fountain or Baja and quite frankly we had a great week at the store selling and delivering four boats.

After attending show for five years with declining mfg and consumer attendance and increwased show cost we thought the money would be better spent at an open house this spring, having a fun run with food, drinks, helicopter for pictures and music all NO CHARGE for the consumer. Other than MIAMI, boat shows are going to get smaller, it's all about the www and your site.

I was at the factory last week and everything is fine, there are more than 15 boats on production line and 30 boats in the system with approvals for builds.

Reggie has been doing this a long time and is a a surrvivor and I feel confident saying there isn't a high performance boat manufacturer out there that wouldn't love to have 15 boats on the line and 30 in the system, heck that's more than most of them would build in a total year.

Hopefully Reggie will go private soon and not be under the public microscope.

Regards,

Scott Shogren

www.teamshogren.com

I agree Scott. I think that the web is where many potential customers look these days. Not that shows arent fun for potential customers, but in house stuff, the web & good biz practices are what makes the business..

I too think Reggie will be fine. Every company out there is making changes & most are going thru some akward pains due to the global economy at this time. :) Jamie

money would be better spent at an open house this spring - Dates?

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Originally Posted by News Article

In suspending Fountain, the exchange noted that the company had “sustained losses that were so substantial in relation to its overall operations or its existing financial resources, or its financial condition had become so impaired” that it was questionable whether the company would be able to continue operations.

More than the stock might go ByeBye according to the article...

Sad state of affairs indeed.

http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/index....-delisted.html

Dates Forthcoming For Shogren Show & Shine - NO CHARGE

ALL NO CHARGE - Just RSVP when invite goes out.

We will have dates soon for the first "Shogren Show & Shine".

A few things to look forward to

Friday
View All Models of Fountain & Baja By Fountain indoors at our new 50,000 sq ft faciltiy
Free Food
Live Music
Free Drinks
Free Parking For Your Boat & Trailer

Saturday
Fun Run - Pick the group of freinds/boaters you want to boat with. We will leave mouth of harbor around 11am (harbor to be announced)
Helicopter for photos
Return around 5PM for more free food, drinks and prizes
Live Music - Possibly "Hello Dave"
Meet & Greet with Reggie Fountain

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Originally Posted by dcb (Post 2791042)

money would be better spent at an open house this spring - Dates?

Scott.....your a first class guy!!!! much better than a boat show.

Customer satisfaction 10/10:drink: