Pre-MDCE 2013 Dealer Survey Question Title * 1. Please estimate how often you have attended the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in the past. Every year Every other year Once or twice I have not attended yet Question Title * 2. Please explain the reasoning behind how often you have attended. Question Title * 3. If you have attended MDCE in the past, please explain how we can improve your experience. Question Title * 4. Please rank the following factors in their importance to you when considering your attendance at the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Educational content/speaker professionalism/takeaway 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Networking opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Price 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Purchasing opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Supplier meetings Question Title * 5. Please rank the following potential educational topic areas in terms of their appeal to you as part of the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F&I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Leadership/Management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Marina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sales 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Marketing Question Title * 6. Please explain the reasoning for your ranking in the last question. Question Title * 7. For the subject you ranked the highest in question 5, what specific topics would you like to learn about at MDCE? Question Title * 8. For the subject you ranked second highest in question 5, what specific topics would you like to learn about at MDCE? Question Title * 9. For the subject you ranked third highest in question 5, what specific topics would you like to learn about at MDCE? Question Title * 10. What, if any, other topics would you recommend we consider for the 2013 MDCE? Question Title * 11. In developing the most effective and timely educational agenda for attendees, we are looking for your insight into speakers that can professionally deliver the concrete value attendees seek. Can you recommend any speakers from inside or outside the marine industry who fit these criteria? Question Title * 12. In 2012, MDCE organizers offered one seminar in each educational track that was one hour and 45 minutes, a half hour longer then the standard seminar, in order to allow speakers to delve deeper into a few important topics. With the right topics, are you interested in attending some longer, more in-depth sessions this year? Yes No Question Title * 13. If you answered yes to the prior question, is there a topic or topics that you feel would best fit this longer format? Question Title * 14. Please select all of the activities your dealership participates in at MDCE. Attends educational sessions Networks with other dealers Shops for products and services Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. Are there specific product types or companies that have not participated in MDCE in the past that you'd like to see on display? Please list them. Done