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Canadian Sales Statistics Now Available for May
Members of the RV Dealers Association of Canada can now access sales statistics of RVs for May. The RV retail…
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Dometic’s Q2 Sees 53% Jump in Sales
RV and outdoor appliance and accessory maker Dometic reported sales during the second quarter of $802.1 million, a 53 percent…
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Dragonfly Energy to Host Virtual Analyst/Investor Day
Reno, Nevada-based Dragonfly Energy and Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp., a publiclyv traded special purpose acquisition company, announced that Dragonfly…
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Car Wars Partners with Kenect to Offer New Texting Integration
Car Wars announced a partnership with Kenect, makers of a texting platform geared at the vehicle sales industry, to bring…
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Semiconductor Company Donates May Profits to Ukraine Family
Eleven Engineering, maker of semiconductor products for wireless audio in numerous markets, has donated its May 2022 profits from its Skaastore.com (SKAA) to…
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A Change on the Horizon
The more things change, so the saying goes, the more they stay the same. For Blue Ox, it’s a fitting…
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Automatic RV Sewer Dump Hits Market
Jon Calvin had an idea for an automatic RV black and grey water tank emptying system, and now that idea…
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Cummins Names New President and CEO
Cummins announced that effective Aug. 1, Tom Linebarger will end his term as CEO and Jennifer Rumsey, president and chief…
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Winnebago’s HQ Gears Up for Annual Grand National Rally
Winnebago is getting ready to renew a tradition dating back more than 50 years – and interrupted only by COVID-19…
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EQ United Hires James Witty as VP of Sales
EQ United, which consists of three divisions – EQ Systems, EQ Harness, and EQ Logistics – has hired James Witty…
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Compliance Webinar Slated for Next Thursday
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET, on…
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Tesla Alumni Lead All-Electric RV Startup
What started as a pet project to electrify food trucks in the San Francisco Bay area – an enterprise inspired…
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Dometic’s Console Fridge Now Available for Certain GM Trucks
Dometic announced that its CCF-T Center Console Refrigerator, initially available for select Ford truck models, is now available for select…
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Indiana OSHA Fines Goshen Company $42K
A Goshen, Indiana, company is facing $42,000 in proposed fines for repeat safety violations involving cutting machines, reported Jordan Fouts…
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National Powersport Auctions Expand RV and Marine Services
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) said it has expanded its designated RV and marine services across the nation and is now…
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NHTSA and Transport Canada to Headline RVIA Compliance Seminar
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Recall Specialist Choon Lee and Transport Canada Head of Recalls Jeremy Hamilton will kick…
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FRVTA Adds 10 New Students to Scholarship
At its July meeting, the Florida RV Trade Association Board of Directors added 10 new students to the FRVTA Scholarship. …
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Marketing Consultant Tanya Miller to Host Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Renowned marketing and advertising expert Tanya Miller, president of Secret Weapon Media Agency, will present a pair of workshops as…
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Truck Hero Officially Changes Name to RealTruck
RealTruck is now officially the new name for Truck Hero, the online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories. RealTruck.com…
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Yakima Names Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record
Oregon-based Yakima has selected Verde Brand Communications to lead its public relations and integrated communications efforts as the brand brings…
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CDK Global Brings Brian MacDonald Back as CEO
CDK Global, a leading automotive retail software provider, today announced Brian P. MacDonald has been appointed acting president and CEO.…
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BMPRO Hires Chief Operations Officer
Power electronics company BMPRO has hired Alex Bugeja as chief operations officer. Bugeja has more than 25 years of industry…
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RVIA Offers Aftermarket Webinar for Viewing
The RV Industry Association recently hosted a live webinar discussion with Stu Gold of BeginRV.com. It’s now offering that webinar…
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Digital Lead Performance Partnering with CDK
Florida-based Digital Lead Performance, a young technology company known for its speed in converting digital sales leads into appointments, has…
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RVWA Releases Limited Additional Tickets for Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) said limited tickets are available now for its inaugural educational symposium in Chicago on Oct.…
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Meyer’s RV Opens Newest Location in Upstate New York
Meyer’s RV Superstores has opened its newest facility, Meyers Finger Lakes RV in Farmington New York. The company said its…
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NRVTA Opens Registration for 2022 Expo for RV Inspectors and Technicians
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced that registration is open for the 2022 Expo, which provides continuing education…
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New Podcast Coming Live Tuesday
The second Tuesday of the month means a new podcast and tomorrow’s episode will feature Karen Redfern, senior vice president…
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Business Development Specialist to Host Workshops at RV Dealers Con/Expo
Business development expert Sara Hey, a new speaker for the RVDA convention, will host two workshops and a “super session”…
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RVers Talk DEF Head Failures Plaguing Industry
Diesel emissions regulations continue to be a sensitive topic in the luxury RV marketplace. In recent years, the EPA has…
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‘Years in the Making’ – A Tribute to Longtime Employees
The July edition of RV PRO featured a special section called “Years in the Making: Celebrating the Industry’s Longtime Employees.”…
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THOR Industries’ Mark Trinske Retiring as VP of Investor Relations
THOR Industries has announced that Mark Trinske, vice president of investor relations, will retire at the end of the company’s…
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Thirteen Elkhart-Area Businesses Awarded Manufacturing Readiness Grants
The South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership is applauding the awarding of the sixth round of the Manufacturing Readiness Grants to 13…
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RV Business Solutions Advises on Sale of Anthem RV
RV Business Solutions announced Thursday that it was the exclusive sell-side adviser to Phil Olson in the sale of his…
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Chip Shortage? Some Industries Have Too Many
It’s getting complicated for investors in semiconductor stocks, with last year’s big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for…
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RVIA Chairman Rutherford: Congress Needs to Support 2022 Outdoor Recreation Act
Jeff Rutherford, 2022 chairman of the board for the RV Industry Association and president and CEO of Airxcel, submitted this…
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Lance Camper Targets Continued Quality Production
Lance Camper Mfg. announced several vital projects and the doubling down on its commitment to offer the highest quality ultra-light…
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NRVTA Appoints Instructor Specializing in RV Generators
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced that Chris Wilson has joined the academic staff as an instructor specializing…
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KOA’s Doug Mulvaney Promoted to New Role
Kampgrounds of America said it has promoted Doug Mulvaney into an assistant vice president role within KOA’s campground design services.…
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Deal for Camping World to Buy Iowa’s Bowling RVs is Cancelled
A previously announced agreement for Camping World to acquire Ottumwa, Iowa’s Bowling Motors and RV Sales has been terminated, according…
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Alabama: Steep Gas Prices Aren’t Dampening RV Sales
Despite high gas prices and rising inflation, RV sales are higher than normal. Bankston Motor Homes President Chase Baerlin said…
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GE Appliances and Midwest Sales and Services Join Forces to Enhance Capabilities
After multiple decades of collaboration, GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Midwest Sales and Services, have integrated their operations, expanding…
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Heartland RV Launches New Dealer Webstore
In an effort to enhance its relationships with its dealers, Heartland RV has launched a new webstore so its dealers…
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Volta Power Systems to Host Rally Around Green Camping Technology
Volta Power Systems, a mobile energy storage company, is hosting a rally for RV technology enthusiasts looking to camp off-grid…
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KOA Announces Promotion, New Controller in Finance and Accounting
Kampgrounds of America announces staffing changes within finance and accounting as it responds to the growth it has experienced the…
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LOOK Trailers Employees’ Actions Credited for Saving a Life
LOOK Trailers, a division of Novae, LLC, said that a group of employees at Formula Trailers in Bristol, Indiana, is…
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Independence Day Message from RVIA CEO Craig Kirby
The following was issued by Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association. As we head into the…
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‘We Are Airstream’ Adds Santa Barbara Location
The largest authorized Airstream dealership in Arizona, named We Are Airstream Chandler, announces its acquisition of Airstream of Santa Barbara.…
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RV Retailer’s Q2 Includes New Store, Acquisitions
RV Retailer expanded its New England footprint in the second quarter with a new store in Connecticut and opened a…
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Winnebago Industries Announces Senior Leadership Moves
Winnebago Industries announced today several leadership position shifts. Amber Holm will be joining Winnebago as senior vice president, chief marketing…
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RVIA Announces Panelists for Compliance Seminar
This year’s Regulatory & Safety Compliance (RSC) Seminar, a member-only event on July 26 hosted by the RV Industry Association,…
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Best-Selling Author John Jantsch to Speak at RV Aftermarket Conference
Attendees at this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, taking place Aug. 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas, will have the opportunity to…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Albany, N.Y., Location
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Albany, New York location.…
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Norbert Nusterer Leaving Cummins Power Systems After 25 Years
Cummins announced a change in the leadership of the company’s Power Systems segment, one of the company’s five business segments.…
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THOR Industries Named Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that THOR Industries is a silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. THOR will…
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THOR-Made Film Celebrating Nonprofit Work Wins Award
THOR Industries’ film, “Finding Strength and Redemption: The Blackfoot River Adventure with First Descents,” which chronicled the life-changing collaboration with…
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Dometic Conducts Training Seminar for Alliance RV Service Team
Dometic recently conducted an educational training seminar on Dometic toilets this month for Alliance RV service technicians, and the company…
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Dealer Profit Services Develops F&I Training for RV, Marine Dealers
Dealer Profit Services, a member of the Brunswick family, has developed a comprehensive F&I training program for marine and RV…
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Air Lift Releases New Kit for 2019-22 Lincoln Nautilus AWD
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Co. has released a new Air Lift 1000 kit specifically designed for the 19-22…
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AkzoNobel Names New CEO
AkzoNobel announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new chief executive officer as of Nov. 1. He will succeed…
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RV and Marine Cleaning Brand Bling Sauce Adds to Power-Cleaning Lineup
Bling Sauce, known for its cleaning products that are specifically formulated for RVs, boats, powersports vehicles, snowmobiles, and more, has…
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RVshare Partners With Texas Make-A-Wish Chapter to Grant RV Dreams
RVshare announces its recent support and partnership with Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas (CSTX). Over the past few years, RVs…
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Blog: Customers Don’t Always Know What’s Best for Them
Let’s face it, walking through and looking at RVs at the dealership sure is fun. With all the advancements, technology…
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RV Shipments in May Set a Record
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,529 units,…
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Airstream and Blue Ox Partner on Hitches for Airstreams
Airstream has announced a partnership with Nebraska-based hitch manufacturer Blue Ox. Under the agreement, Blue Ox will manufacture two Airstream-specific…
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THOR Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $600M
THOR Industries announced that on Friday, June 24, the Board of Directors of THOR Industries reaffirmed its authorization to company…
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EY Announces The Shyft Group’s Adams as an Entrepreneur of the Year
Daryl Adams, president and CEO of The Shyft Group since 2015, has been named by Ernst & Young an Entrepreneur…
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Continental Debuts Ultrasonic Back-Up Sensor Kit
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, now offers an Ultrasonic…
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RVDA Launches 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey
The RV Dealers Association has launched the 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey and U.S. and Canadian dealers will have…
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Blue Ox Announces New Fifth Wheel Lineup
Towing products manufacturer Blue Ox Products announces a new lineup of Fifth Wheel Hitches and Accessories. No adapters are needed…
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New Horizons Recruitment Video Wins Top Industry Honor
A video created for New Horizons RV in Junction City, Kansas, has won the highest award available in the 43rd…
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Sudbury Partners with Meyer Distributing, NTP-STAG
To promote its line of premium boat and RV care products, Sudbury has signed two new distributors: Meyer Distributing and…
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Cummins Marks 10th Anniversary of Acoustic Technology Center
Cummins has historically been a company that has let its actions do the talking for it. But in one case,…
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Nominations Due Friday for RV Aftermarket Product of the Year
Nominations for the annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award are due this Friday, June 24. The award recognizes a…
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Botos Joins DEI Team as Lead Engineer and Designer
Design Engineering Inc. welcomes Matthew Botos as its new lead engineer and designer. Botos joined the team in May with…
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THOR’s Tim Schlabach Honored with Achievement in RV Standards Award
THOR Industries has announced that Tim Schlabach was honored with the Distinguished Achievement in RV Standards Award at RVs Move…
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Arrow’s Mullin Excited About 2023 Exhibitor’s Showcase
Arrow Distributing has announced its 2023 annual Exhibitor’s Showcase is taking place at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las…
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KPA Asks: With Wildfire Season Here, Is Your Dealership Ready?
RV Dealers Association partner and business training and compliance firm KPA has released a free online quiz to help determine if dealers are…
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Upcoming RV Technical Institute Classes For July 2022
The RV Technical Institute has announced its upcoming in-person training classes for those seeking to become RV technicians or to…
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Go RVing Releases April Data from New Campaign
Go RVing’s new campaign launched this spring with all-new branding, messaging and creative content. The campaign pieces can be broken…
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NTP-STAG 2023 Expo Dates and Location Announced
NTP-STAG announced it will be hosting Expo 2023, its annual dealer event, live in Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 16-17, 2023, at…
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Winnebago Posts Record Quarterly Revenues
Winnebago Industries reports record revenue for the fiscal third quarter of $1.5 billion, an increase of nearly 52 percent compared…
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BMPRO Adds New CFO to Executive Team
Setec BMPRO, a power management and Smart RV technology manufacturer, announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, Jasmin…
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Dometic Hosts Meeting with RV Aftermarket, Manufacturing Reps
Dometic says it met on June 20 for its quarterly strategy meeting with RV aftermarket and manufacturing leaders in Los…
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The Shyft Group Launches Aftermarket Brand for RV Market
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut today alongside a trio of…
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Protective Asset Protection is Gold Partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo
The RV Dealer’s Association announced that Protective Asset Protection is the gold partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. Protective has…
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Deadline is July 1 to Apply for RV Learning Center Scholarship
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online and the deadline for applying…
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Jayco Hosts Inaugural Family Night
Jayco recently held its first Family Night, with more than 1,000 employees and family members of the motorized division, the…
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Gen-Y Hitch, NexGen Breaks Ground
It was a long time coming, according to the partners of GEN-Y Group, but on Monday morning the wait was…
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Sponsorships Available for 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a few weeks ago and influential suppliers and distributors in the growing…
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RVIA Seminar to Feature Transport Canada, Environmental Regs
Registration for the RV Industry Association’s annual Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar is now open. This year’s event is taking…
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RVTI Hiring New Technician Trainer
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is currently hiring for a new trainer who would be responsible for instructing new RV…
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RVWA Hosting Guest Speaker at Monthly All-Member Call
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting an all-member call and panel discussion at the end of the month, and the…
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Blog: Tom Kline on Keeping the Government Out of Your Business
The last thing you want is the government stepping in and becoming involved in your day-to-day business activities. Tom Kline…
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Brady Brothers Named EY Midwest ‘Entrepreneurs of the Year’
Coley and Ryan Brady, brothers and founders of Elkhart, Indiana-based Alliance RV, have been named Entrepreneurs of the Year in…
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THOR to Hold Investor Day June 27
THOR Industries says it will host its Investor Day at Airstream headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio, on Monday, June 27,…
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The Shyft Group Appoints VP of Investor Relations, Group Treasurer
The Shyft Group has named industry veteran Randy Wilson as vice president, investor relations and group treasurer. In his new…
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Planned Industrial Campus in Goshen Passes Hurdle
Plans for the development of a large industrial campus on Goshen, Indiana’s southeast side passed a major hurdle Friday during…
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Mary Kelly is Featured Speaker at RVWA Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is holding its first-ever educational symposium in Chicago on Oct. 10-12, and Mary Kelly, Ph.D.,…
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Boys & Girls Club Hosts RV Tour Day
RV Day returned to the Boys & Girls Club in Middlebury, Indiana, on Wednesday. It’s a chance for youngsters to…
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