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Fun Town RV Opens New Store in Illinois
Fun Town RV announced the opening of its new location in Anna, Ill., its first in the Land of Lincoln.…
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Lithium-Ion Company EnPower Announces Indiana Facility
Lithium-ion battery maker EnPower announced that is opening a customer qualification facility in Indianapolis. The facility will eventually produce up…
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Dates Set for RVDA Convention/Expo
The 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event is presented…
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RVIA Profiles Storyteller Overland Founder Cooley
The RV Industry Association has written a profile piece on Andrew Cooley, a fourth-generation RV dealer and the founder of…
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Reineke RV Opens Third Ohio Location
Ohio-based Reineke RV, which was started by Bill Reineke Sr. in 1960, has expanded to its operations to three dealerships,…
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Jayco Announces Product Development Promotions
On the heels of its recent announcement of sales and marketing executive promotions, the Jayco family of companies announced the…
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RVDA, Morgan Stanley Offering Free Webinar on Inflation Strategy
The RV Dealers Association, in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, is presenting a free webinar for its members called…
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RVDA Celebrates 30 Years of XtraRide Service Contract Program
RVDA and the Asset Protection division of Protective Life Insurance are celebrating the 30th year of the association’s exclusive endorsement…
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RVDA Seeks Workshop Submissions for 2022 Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, to be held Nov.…
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Quantron receives European Transport Award for Sustainability 2022
The European Transport Award for Sustainability recognizes outstanding sustainable performance with economic success within the commercial vehicle industry. Quantron AG…
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Brunswick Female Employees Receive STEP Award
Brunswick Corp., parent company of Land ’N’ Sea, announced that three leaders within the company have been selected among 100…
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RVWA to Host First-Ever Education Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance will be hosting its first Education Symposium this fall in Chicago. “Since our founding, we have…
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Keystone Automotive Opens Florida Distribution Center
Keystone Automotive Operations, wholesale distributor and marketer of RV, marine and automotive aftermarket products and services, announced the opening of…
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Open Road RV Acquires Minnesota Dealership
Open Road RV, which has locations in Monroe and Arlington, Wash., has purchased Monticello RV Center in Monticello, Minn., which…
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NRVTA Hires Two Executive Assistants
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) welcomed two new staff members who serve in administrative support positions at the school,…
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US Lighting Group Launches ‘Futuro’ Housing Division
US Lighting Group, whose Cortes Camper division just shipped its first Cortes travel trailer to a dealership, announced it has…
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nuCamp Launches Inaugural nuCamp University
nuCamp, a manufacturer of truck campers and teardrop trailers, hosted its first class of students during the inaugural week of…
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Forest River Voted Best Employer in Manufacturing
Forest River said it has won the 2022 Best Employer in Manufacturing award as part of the annual Goshen News…
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EmergencyRV Delivers, This Time for Neighbors
More than 1,000 homes were lost and thousands of people displaced when the Marshall Fire hit Louisville and Superior, Colo.,…
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Marcus Lemonis Donating $15 Million to Alma Mater Marquette
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis, a Marquette University (MU) alumnus and star of “The Renovator” on HGTV and “The Profit”…
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Analysis: Inflation Will Increase, but Ukraine Conflict Likely Won’t Stop U.S. Economy
Food and gasoline probably will cost more, and the supply chain issues that have bedeviled the economy for the past…
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RVIA Report: Monthly Shipments Continue to Set Records
The RV Industry Association’s monthly manufacturers’ survey of wholesale RV shipments found that 2022 is starting out just the way…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
“With the approach of spring and warmer weather in many parts of the country, we are beginning to see some…
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Lance Camper to Build Hoosier Production Facility
California-based Lance Camper, which manufactures ultra-lightweight, composite-built truck campers and travel trailers, is expanding its manufacturing footprint by building a…
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Carvana to Buy Vehicle Auction Company ADESA U.S.
Carvana, the auto industry pioneer for buying and selling cars online, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ADESA’s U.S.…
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Foundation Automotive Enters RV Market for First Time
Foundation Automotive Corp. announced the acquisition of eight new rooftops from the Patterson Family of Dealerships in Wichita Falls, Texas.…
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Lippert Names Olivier Steenaert Vice President of Human Resources – EMEA
Lippert said it has named Olivier Steenaert as vice president of human resources – EMEA (Europe, Middle East, & Africa).…
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FMCA RV Club Invites Owners to Attend RV Expo in Arizona in March
International RV club FMCA will host its 104th International Convention and RV Expo at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson,…
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Cummins Seeks to Own the Future When it Comes to Truly Green Engines
Forbes recently shined a spotlight on Cummins and how the 100-plus company is at the forefront of the race to…
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Patrick Industries to Acquire Audio Systems Company Rockford
Patrick Industries announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which Arizona-based Rockford Corp. will become a wholly owned subsidiary…
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The Shyft Group Reports Nearly $1B in Sales for 2021
The Shyft Group, which makes RV chassis along with emergency vehicles for first responders and fleet and commercial trucks, reported…
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Keystone Launches 2022 Ambassador Program
For the third year in a row, Keystone RV is kicking off the call-to-enter for the Keystone Ambassador Program. Current…
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RVTI Hires New Account Specialist
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has hired Halle Edmister as its new account specialist. Her responsibilities will include working with…
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RV Fixed Operations Certification Week is March 6 – 12
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March…
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Cruiser Launches New Consumer-Focused Website
Cruiser RV recently launched a new consumer-focused website as a continuation of the manufacturer’s rebranding efforts. “We are excited to…
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Camping World Reports a Nearly $7B Year in Sales
Camping World Holdings reported fourth quarter sales of $1.4 billion, a record for a quarter and a 21.5 percent increase…
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Indiana Legislature Targets Catalytic Converter Theft
Indiana’s RV association (Indiana Manufactured Housing Association – RV Indiana Council) has been successful in passing a second piece of…
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US Lighting Group Announces First Shipment of a Cortes Camper
US Lighting Group announced today Cortes Campers, its wholly owned subsidiary, has shipped its first Cortes Camper travel trailer to…
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Jaeger-UniTek Promotes Three Sales Leaders
LaPorte, Ind.-based Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions announced the promotion of Colton Phelan, Kyle Upp and Owen Strieter to key sales leadership…
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RVTI, LIFT Network Reps Highlight New Registered Apprenticeship Program
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) partnered with representatives of the Labs for Industry Transformation (LIFT) Network to host a small…
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Original StickNBond Returns to the Marketplace
StickNBond, the original and once-popular RV roof repair tape, has finally returned to the marketplace and is being manufactured by…
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Allison Transmission Donates to Marian University Engineering School
Allison Transmission announced a $250,000 commitment to Marian University in support of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering. Marian is…
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Cooper Looks Toward a Profitable 2022
Cooper Standard Holdings, manufacturers of a wide range of products that serve a variety of industries, including RV and marine,…
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Cummins to Acquire Meritor
Power generation company Cummins announced that it will be acquiring Meritor, a global maker of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and…
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Meyer’s RV Acquires New Pennsylvania Store
Meyer’s RV Superstores has acquired the former automobile dealership located at 102 Free Soil Road, just off I -79 in…
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Protective Asset Protection Promotes New Brand Identity
Protective Asset Protection, a provider of F&I programs, services and the Protective dealer-owned warranty company program, is entering 2022 promoting…
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Industry Veteran Mike Steele Joins Ranger Distribution Team
Elkhart, Ind.-based Ranger Distribution announced that Mike Steele has joined the company, adding what the company referred to as one…
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The Shyft Group Board Authorizes $250M Stock Repurchase
The Shyft Group announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of its common…
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NATDA and Hilb Group Offer Insurance Resources for NATDA Members
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has partnered with Hilb Group – a national broker – to provide NATDA…
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What’s Behind the Congestion at U.S. Ports?
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port in North America, saw record volume in 2021. But along with that…
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IDS Report: 12 RV Industry Women Share Their Tips for Success
The following report was provided to RV PRO by dealer management software company Integrated Dealer Systems. The RV industry has…
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Camping World to Roll Out New Eddie Bauer RVs
Camping World Holdings today announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company,…
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XGIMI Projector Lets RVers Take the Show on the Road
XGIMI Technology Co., a global projection equipment manufacturer, said it wants to make it easier for people to bring the…
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Alabama Touts New RV Park Construction
The RV park business continues to steadily grow in Alabama, driven partly – but not mostly – by the surge popularity…
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India News Outlet Offers Glimpse of the Polish XPro One Overland
The India-based news outlet Zee News recently featured a photo gallery with the Xpedition Pro Xpro One motorhome, manufactured by…
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Tuesday’s In Tow Podcast: The Brady Brothers from Alliance RV
The next edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live this Tuesday, and the guests are Coley…
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NHTSA to Allow Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights on New Vehicles
As reported by the RV Industry Association, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final…
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Camping World to Acquire Bowling RVs in Iowa
Camping World Holdings announced an agreement to acquire Bowling RVs in Ottumwa, Iowa. The acquisition is anticipated to close next…
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Jayco Announces Promotions of Several Key Executives
Jayco announced the promotion of several key executives in sales and marketing among its companies. “With all of the Jayco…
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Colorado RV Dealer Announces ‘Get Outdoors Show’
Colorado’s award-winning dealership The Great Outdoors RV (TGORV) announced its sponsorship of what it said will be Northern Colorado’s largest…
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RV Retailer Joins the GoRollick Dealer Network
Rollick, a “relationship technology provider” that serves the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced that RV Retailer has joined the…
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Hopkins Names New Chief Human Resources Officer
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. announced the addition of Barrie C. Green as vice president of human resources and chief human resources…
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Report: Continental Considering Split into Four Separate Businesses
Continental is considering splitting into four separate businesses to boost its market capitalization, but must convince majority shareholder Schaeffler of…
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Biden to Reinstate Waiver for California to Set Own Emissions Standards
President Biden’s EPA is expected to soon reinstate the waiver that allows California and other states to adopt stronger vehicle…
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Indiana Accepting Nominations for Governor’s Business Awards
Nominations are being sought in the Hoosier State for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Indiana businesses…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ Slated for June 5 – 9
The annual RVs Move America Week is returning to Washington, D.C., this year Sunday through Thursday, June 5-9, following a…
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M&K Truck Centers Acquires Legacy
M&K Truck Centers has acquired Legacy Truck Centers, which has nine dealership locations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. M&K primarily…
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NRVTA Restructures Around Six-Person Management Team
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced it has completed a restructuring initiative to empower a six-person management team to…
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New Horizons Signs Exclusive Deal With MORryde
New Horizons RV will become the Midwest’s exclusive authorized installation center for the MORryde Independent Suspension System. New Horizons plans…
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Lichtsinn RV is Iowa’s Top Motorhome Dealer for 20th Consecutive Year
Lichtsinn RV has been recognized as the number one dealer of all motorhomes in the state of Iowa for 2021.…
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Optronics Celebrates 50-Years with New Headquarters, Branding
Optronics International, a manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, has kicked…
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Update: More than $1 Million in Damage at Keystone Plant Fire
Goshen, Ind., fire officials say a Sunday afternoon fire that destroyed RVs in Goshen did more than $1 million in…
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Fire at Alabama RV Dealership Caused Smoke Seen for Miles
Smoke from a fire at an RV dealership in Huntsville, Ala., could be seen for miles Monday morning. Multiple viewers…
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York RV Show Slated for Early March
The York RV Show in York, Penn., is set for Friday through Sunday, March 11-13, at the York Expo Center.…
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Defining the Role of Brand Marketing for RV Companies
There was a time that a successful marketing program for RV manufacturers was focused almost entirely on product marketing. How…
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Fire at Keystone Plant Destroys 17 RVs
Officials in Goshen, Ind., are investigating after a fire that broke out at Keystone RVs on Sunday just before 2…
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Peak Toolworks Acquires Elkhart’s Tooling Concepts
Peak Toolworks has completed its acquisition of Tooling Concepts in Elkhart, Ind. The company said the acquisition will strengthen its…
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Specialty Recreation Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
California-based Specialty Recreation said that RVLI will represent its line of skylights and bath products to the RV aftermarket, effective…
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Cummins Elects Jennifer Rumsey to Board of Directors
Cummins has elected Jennifer Rumsey, its president and chief operating officer, to the company’s board of directors. “I am thrilled…
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Horizon Global Announces Preliminary Earnings, Infusion of Capital
RV equipment supplier Horizon Global announced preliminary fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2021, and the company said that…
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34 Catalytic Converters Stolen from Texas RV Dealership
Catalytic converter theft in and around the Austin area continues after a locally owned RV dealership had 34 catalytic converters…
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Ontario Declares an Emergency Over Truck Blockades in Canada
Ontario’s premier declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S.…
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Lippert Sets Quarterly, Full-Year Records
Lippert announced net sales in the fourth quarter $1.billion, a 55 percent increase year-over-year. The company said it had $82.3…
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RVIA Standards Department Hires New Inspector
The RV Industry Association’s standards inspection program has hired Steve Duncan, who brings to the team his 20 years of…
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Mobile Mattress Enters RV Market with Sleep Solutions
Mobile Mattress is a new Nashville, Tenn.-based company serving the RV and trucking industries. It was launched by two brothers,…
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Brunswick Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Volvo Penta
A pair of marine industry giants will again face off in court, in a patent infringement suit filed by Brunswick…
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Gary Conley Named New VP and GM of Lance Camper
California-based Lance Camper announced the appointment of Gary Conley as vice president and general manager. Conley will report to Mike…
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Boat Finance Announces Name Change to RecFi
Boat Finance, an indirect recreational lender for boats and RVs, announced today that it has changed its name to RecFi…
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Premier RV’s New Quad Cities Dealership Now Open
Brad Thompson has just opened his brand new 25,000-square-foot Premier RV facility on nine acres in Blue Grass, Iowa. The new…
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Patrick Industries Teams with TV Show to Help Michiana Veteran
A local veteran will receive major home improvements – thanks to the Lifetime TV series Military Makeover with Montel, in…
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RVIA Expresses Support for Increasing Outdoor EV Access
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby recently sent a letter to the Federal Highway Administration, expressing its adamant support for…
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Obit: Namsung America Mourns Passing of Clyde Podraza
Namsung America, which makes electronics for RV, marine and other industries, has announced 12-volt industry veteran Clyde Podraza passed away…
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Annual Fort Meyers Show Returns to Crowds, Many Eager to Buy
The 36th annual Fort Myers RV Show recently saw strong show attendance with huge dealer and vendor sales, despite unusually…
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RVWA Book Club Returns, Touts First Title
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA)’s successful book club is returning in 2022 with some great books to help foster networking,…
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Blog: Protecting Customers’ Personal Information is Vital
It’s not only good business practice – It’s the law. Business owners are responsible for protecting their customers’ personal information…
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RV Learning Center, KPA to Host Webinar on Successful Safety Programs
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and its strategic partner, KPA, will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET,…
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Report: Supply Chain Woes in 2022
Ryan Peterson, CEO of global supply chain company Flexport, recently appeared on Bloomberg to share his 2022 outlook on supply…
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Brown & Brown to Acquire BdB Limited Companies
Brown & Brown Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire the general insurance operating companies of BdB. The transaction…
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Vintage RVs and Race Cars Make This a Worthy Roadside Stop
For dealers who like to pass along interesting road trip ideas to their customers, here’s a good one from Roadtrippers.com.…
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Lazydays’ Preliminary Numbers Indicate Strong Q4 Earnings, Revenues
Lazydays Holdings announced preliminary earnings for the fourth quarter of 2021, and the company said that it anticipates revenues for…
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