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Polaris has released its 2023 Geared For Good Report detailing the company ’ s continued focus on operating responsibly to support its employees , riders , communities where it operates , and in the outdoors .

“ As a part of Polaris ’ mission to deliver great experiences for everyone who works or plays outdoors , we believe in being good stewards and operating in a way that helps support positive outdoor experiences for years to come ,” says Mike Speetzen , chief executive officer of Polaris . “ From promoting safe and responsible riding , to reducing the environmental footprint of our operations to partnerships with The National Forest Foundation or supporting our local communities , our ‘ Think Outside ’ mindset extends beyond our products . We are proud of the progress made in our four Geared For Good efforts and our contributions to helping more people get outside .”

Polaris ’ Geared For Good framework rests on four foundational pillars : Product , Production , Places and People . Among the initiatives and progress shared in the report , key highlights include : all designed to help enhance how riders work or play outdoors . Rider safety is a priority for Polaris , with quality and safety at the core – from how products are designed to sourcing

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In 2023 , Polaris developed a first-of-its-kind offroad EV charging network in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in partnership with a Mobility Public- Private Partnership and Programming grant from the State of Michigan . Photo courtesy of Polaris

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PRODUCT With its goal of designing products and technologies with a focus on customer satisfaction , safety , and environmental impact , Polaris introduced new products including the Polaris Xpedition , Ranger XD 1500 , Lock & Ride Max , 509 Delta V Commander Helmet , and more ,

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that fit with our family values and culture , but he also made sure we had the right team of attorneys and financial advisors in place .”

Kirk Auto Group and Kirk Brothers Powersports have been a family-owned business for 50 years , operating over a dozen locations in Mississippi . Cannon Kirk , the owner , is a second-generation dealer and proudly carries on the tradition of commitment to customers and community set forth by his father , Dynamite Kirk . His father sold cars for only five years before purchasing a local Ford dealership in 1973 . Cannon knew he wanted to work with his father from a very early age and after he graduated college in 1991 , he joined his father ’ s side . In 1993 , he took over the dayto-day operations of the dealership . Cannon ’ s two sons , Tyler and Morgan , have also joined the family business .

“ I want to thank Juan Pardo of Performance Brokerage Services for presenting and guiding us through the Sloan ’ s Motorcycle & ATV buy-sell process ,” Kirk says . “ Having been a long-time family-owned automotive and powersports dealer in Mississippi , we knew this opportunity was a perfect fit for our growing group . As with most deals , there are complexities that come up , and his professionalism and availability helped us get this deal to a successful conclusion . I look forward to working with Juan in the future and recommend Performance Brokerage Services if you are considering buying or selling your powersports dealership .”

Sloan ’ s Motorcycle & ATV will remain at its current location at 2233 NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro , Tennessee .

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