Chaparral and Robalo Boats Awarded Industry of The Year

Published 4:16 pm Sunday, March 5, 2023

Nashville, Ga. —  Chaparral and Robalo Boats was awarded Industry of the Year by the Berrien County Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards banquet held on February 21, 2023.

This prestigious award is presented to an outstanding business in the community that has excelled in the previous year. Despite the many supply chain issues faced during of the pandemic, Chaparral and Robalo saw strong sales and a large number of first-time boat buyers. Founder, Buck Pegg said “This award is special! Chaparral and Robalo are the largest employer in Berrien County and to be awarded Industry of the Year is all about the passion, hard work, loyalty, and pride of our employees, dealers, and customers around the world which locally has a significant impact on our regional economy.”

Chaparral & Robalo Boats is the largest single-site boat builder in the world and a dominant market share leader. They currently employ nearly 1,000 employees and are the largest employer in Berrien County Georgia. You will find multi-generational families as well as tenured employees who have built outstanding careers with the company. Chaparral & Robalo gives back to the community in the form of academic scholarships to date exceeding 1.1 million dollars which are offered to the sons and daughters of its employees. Chaparral and Robalo host fundraising efforts throughout the year as well as multiple donations in support of community projects.