How will the outcome of the 2008 U.S. presidential election affect the OPE industry?
3) How will growing concerns about the environment impact the OPE industry in the next 10 years? 4) What will be the top three trends in the OPE industry over the next five years? 5) What is your overall outlook for the U.S. economy and OPE industry in 2008? OPE received the following written responses, in order, Jan. 14-25, 2008: FRED WHYTE PRESIDENT STIHL INC. (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.) & IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE (OPEI) OPE: Why should outdoor power equipment dealers be optimistic about the industry in 2008? (NOTE: If you’re a high-ranking official with an industry trade association, please respond on its behalf, too.) Whyte: Challenges are always accompanied by opportunities, if one knows where to look. By all indications, 2008 promises to be a challenging year, but smart businesses will find ways to capitalize on whatever comes their way and differentiate themselves from the competition. A survey conducted by a national, independent business research fir
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