Business View Magazine - Feb 2024

PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n American Honda Motor Co., Inc. www.marine.honda.com Honda Marine, a business division of Honda Power Sports & Products, markets a complete range of marine outboard motors. Its comprehensive product line is powered exclusively by four-stroke engines. Honda Marine pioneered four-stroke engine technology and has been designing and building four-stroke outboard motors for 60 years, setting the benchmark for fuel efficiency, quiet operation and low emissions. With models ranging from 2.3 to 350 horsepower, the Honda Marine full line of current production models meets the rigorous California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-star standards, enabling availability and regulatory compliance in all 50 states. n Yamaha Motor Corporation www.safeboats.com SAFE Boats is 100 percent employee-owned and designs and builds highly reliable and extremely durable vessels in order to provide professional mariners and the brave men and women in uniform with the most dependable boats, allowing them to complete their mission, save lives, and protect freedom around the world. but to pioneer solutions that shape the next 25 years of success. In conclusion, SAFE Boats’ journey encompasses more than maritime innovation; it signifies a commitment to its workforce. The ESOP model has not only aligned ownership with purpose but has set the stage for a future where employees actively contribute to the company’s direction. As SAFE Boats navigates the horizons ahead, it stands as a testament to how innovation, global impact, and employee ownership can converge to create a thriving and purpose-driven enterprise. 86 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02