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Lazydays Employee Foundation Gives Back
The Lazydays Employee Foundation helps at-risk youth through the generosity of Lazydays’ employees and supporters, and it recently performed a…
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A New Paradigm for Fifth Wheels
The Brady brothers have been busy. In the span of less than a year, Ryan and Coley Brady have launched…
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THOR Industries Hires Chief Innovation Officer
Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR Industries has announced the creation of a new executive leadership team position. Josef Hjelmaker has joined the…
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Make-A-Wish Grants Camper to Boy
Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, aka Make-A-Wish OKI, is granting a Middlebury, Ind. boy’s wish for a camper trailer. This…
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‘The Points Guy’ Visits Keystone RV
The RV industry has been attracting all kinds of attention in 2020, and the latest example of that came this…
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ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Breaks Ground in Texas
Through the development of a new facility, one Tyler, Texas RV dealership will be able to invest in the community…
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Washington RV Dealership Donates to Special Olympics
Broadmoor RV in Pasco, Wash., presented the Special Olympics of Washington state an $85,000 check Wednesday afternoon to support the…
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Crane Composites Supports Local Charities
Channahon, Ill.-based Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Co., recently presented 35 organizations with donations as part of its long-standing…
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Blog: Delivering Bad News the Right Way
Chad Storlie is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and current business and marketing consultant and teacher. No one…
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Shyft CEO Named Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Ernst & Young has named Daryl Adams, president and CEO of the Novi, Mich.-based Shyft Group Inc. as a finalist…
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Blog: Adapting to Search Behavior Changes Caused by COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit the travel industry hard, with many businesses seeing decreased sales. However, unlike airlines and hotels, RVs are…
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Sterling Dealer Products Provides COVID-19 Offset Program
Sterling Dealer Products has introduced the COVID-19 IMPACT OFFSET program. The product is designed to help RV, automotive and powersports…
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Tube Fabricator Expanding in Elkhart
Elkhart, Ind.-based tube fabricator Marson International is expanding its operations. The company, which has more than doubled its team over…
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Buckeye Dealership Consulting Acquires SAS
Ohio-based Buckeye Dealership Consulting has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of Specialty Administration Services (“SAS Pros”). Specialty Administration Services…
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Forest River to Expand its Indiana Footprint
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Forest River has announced plans to expand its operations in Indiana beyond Elkhart County, increasing the…
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Aqua-Hot Hires Westaby as Director of Operations
Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, a brand of Airxcel that has made hydronic heating solutions for motorhomes and travel trailers since 1984,…
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ATC Hires Industry Veteran to RV Sales Division
The Aluminum Trailer Co. (ATC), a leading manufacturer of all-aluminum custom trailers and RV Toy Haulers, announced the addition of…
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RVTI’s Curt Hemmler Participates in Higher Education Panel Aug. 27
RV Technical Institute Executive Director Curt Hemmeler will join other Elkhart, Indiana higher education institutions for a breakfast panel on…
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RVDA Opens New Online Career Center
RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has launched a revitalized career center at careers.rvda.org in partnership with Naylor Association Solutions.…
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Blog: How Military Skills Help a Career in Sales
Chad Storlie is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and current business and marketing consultant and teacher. Sales roles…
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Lonski and Associates has New DBA
Dublin, Ohio-based Lonski and Associates, a recruitment and consulting firm specializing in staffing solutions for companies in the RV, marine…
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NFIB Webinar Wednesday on Government Loans
The National Federation of Independent Businesses is hosting a webinar this Wednesday for small businesses that have questions about the…
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Lazydays Acquires Total Value RV
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays Holdings has signed a letter of intent to acquire Total Value RV, located in Elkhart, Ind. According…
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SBA Rolls Out Access Tool for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a dedicated online tool for small businesses and nonprofits to be matched with Community…
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BBB Warns of Returning Facebook Scams
Scammers are as aware as all the rest of us that many are feeling the financial stress of the pandemic’s…
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SBA and Treasury Roll Out PPP Forgiveness Applications
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck…
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AGWS Announces New Products to Two Lines
Warrenville, Ill.-based F&I provider American Guardian Warranty Services introduces new product additions to its Appearance Protection Solutions and Compass Auto…
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CDFIs to Receive $10B in Funds
The U.S. Small Business Administration, working with the U.S. Treasury Department, has set aside $10 billion of the Round 2…
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USTR Announces More List 3 Exclusions
A new round of exclusions for products on List 3 has been announced by the Office of the United States…
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Survey: Many Small Businesses Struggle with PPP Terms
The National Federation of Independent Business says a survey found that, among its membership, 80 percent of the companies applied…
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KAR Global Announces $550M Stock Offering
KAR Global, the parent company of Carmel, Ind.-based ADESA, which conducts RV auctions, has issued $550 million in preferred stock…
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RVDA Urges Action in Advance of House Vote Thursday
The RV Dealers Association and a broad coalition of national trade groups are urging congressional leaders to make changes to…
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RVillage Touts Partnership with Grand Design
RVillage says that its new partnership with Middlebury, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Grand Design RV Co. is a win-win for both…
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Two Upcoming Webinars of Note on Wednesday
The RVIA and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have two webinars scheduled on Wednesday that may be of interest.…
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Webinar: Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Small Business Administration, along with the Department of the Treasury, recently released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness…
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Maine Campgrounds Sue Governor Over Quarantine
Two family owned campgrounds in Maine – Bayley’s Camping Resort in Scarborough and Little Ossipee Campground in Waterboro – have…
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SBA and Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, has released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan…
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FTC and SBA Warn of Potentially Misleading COVID-19 Loan Offers
The Federal Trade Commission and Small Business Administration on Monday sent warning letters to two companies that may be misleading…
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Tell Us How You’re Doing
RV PRO cares about its readers, and we’d like to know how you’ve been faring during this very difficult period.…
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Trailer Source RV Opens New Colorado Store
Trailer Source, a Colorado-based, full-service RV dealership, is opening its fifth store – this one in Longmont, Colo. The company…
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Black Book: April a ‘Crazy Month’ in Wholesale RV Sales
Black Book reports that the average selling price for motorized units in April was $36,470, which is down $10,984 (23…
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Blog: How Augmented Reality Can Help Your Business
Augmented reality (AR) has existed in our imaginations for over a century but was only brought to fruition within the…
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Horizon Global Net Sales Drop
Plymouth, Mich.-based Horizon Global Corp., a manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, said Monday that its net sales in the…
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State Serves 10,000 Through PPE Marketplace in First Week
The state of Indiana said that it has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and it has…
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Canadian RDVA Issues Guide on Safe Dealer Operations
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has developed a “best practices” guide to help dealers adhere to guidelines and recommendations…
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Outdoorsy Offering Free Road Trips to ‘Health-Care Heroes’
Austin, Texas-based RV rental company Outdoorsy says it will be offering free road trips to health-care workers throughout the U.S.…
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Part Two Wednesday of RV Learning Center/KPA Employment Law Webinar
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET, 11…
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Priority One, MOTOTV Bring Exclusive Partner Content to Dealers
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Priority One Financial Services, an F&I outsourcing provider to the RV industry, announces a new, exclusive partnership…
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RV Dealers Receive Floorplan Financing Relief Under CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that was passed in late March by Congress included a…
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Cummins’ CEO Lays Out ‘New Way of Operating’
Cummins’ top executive outlined how the Columbus-based company is managing the COVID-19 crisis during its annual shareholder meeting, offering a…
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Vision Dealer Solutions’ Software Offers ‘Virtual’ Customer Experience
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based software maker Vision Dealer Solutions has made it possible for dealers to sell F&I door-to-door and beyond…
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REV Group Completes Sale of Shuttle Business to Forest River
Milwaukee-based REV Group said it has completed the sale of its two shuttle bus businesses to Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River.…
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ARVC’s Prospective Owners Workshop Will Be Online
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds said its Prospective Owners Workshop will now be offered in a one-day,…
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Grand Design RV Announces Customer-Centered Partnerships
Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design RV has announced three new partnerships that it says will expand on its objective to grow…
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Camping World’s Revenues Down in Q1, But Net Losses Cut
Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Camping World Holdings, which sells RVs and related services and products, reports revenue for the first quarter was…
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Michigan Manufacturing Resumes Monday
Michigan manufacturing can resume production on Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday. The auto plants have already said they plan…
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RV Learning Center Seeks Scholarship Nominees
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s Scholarship program encourages deserving college undergraduates to apply for the 2020-2021 college award of…
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Germany’s Caravan Salon 2020 Rescheduled
Germany’s Caravan Salon 2020, one of the largest international trade shows centered around the RV industry, has been rescheduled. Its…
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Roadtrippers.com Shows Rise in Trip Planning
Roadtrippers, an online road trip planning platform, has released several data points surrounding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on…
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Family RV Group Steers its Way Through
When Chuck Jung was growing up in the 1970s, he hated being asked what his father did for work. Other…
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Outdoor Industry Seeks Congressional Support
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released a letter on Tuesday signed by 29 national outdoor recreation trade associations, supporting more…
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Allison Transmission Reports Drop in Sales on Lower Demand
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced net sales for the first quarter of the year of $637 million, a 6…
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CDK Global Announces Net Earnings Increase
Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based CDK Global, makers of software used by RV dealerships, among many other markets it serves, announces net…
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LCI Reports 11% Net Sales Increase in Q1
Lippert Components Industries reported net sales of $660 million in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 11 percent…
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Webinar Series on Returning to Work Safely
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a series of free webinars to offer guidance…
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USTR Considering Additional Exclusion Extensions on List 1 And 2 Products
On May 4, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will consider possible extensions of some List…
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RVIA Offers PPP Webinar for Members
The RV Industry Association announces that its federal lobbying firm, Polsinelli, will host a webinar Tuesday to discuss and provide…
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Blog: 5 Steps Dealers Should be Doing to Prepare for Recovery
Source: Palmetto, Florida-based DLR Financial Are you a dealer worried about the future of the dealership you have put your heart,…
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List of RV Manufacturers Returning to Production
The following RV manufacturers have announced or shared with RV PRO that they are resuming production. RV PRO will re-run the list on days…
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THOR Industries: The Focus is on Safety as it Reopens North American Operations
Elkhard, Ind.-based THOR Industries announced that its North American operating companies reopened their assembly operations today. “Today is a huge…
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State Readies PPE Marketplace to Support Hoosier Small Businesses
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday announced a new marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE) that will serve as an…
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NERVDA Presents Webinar on golDIT Technology
The New England RV Dealers Association announces a free webinar this Tuesday, May 5, focused on golDIT’s technology, and how…
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RV Retailer Buys Three Cousins RV Stores
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based RV Retailer LLC is entering the Colorado market with its acquisition of Cousins RV, with stores in…
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Brunswick Reports 8% Sales Drop in Q1
Mettawa, Ill.-based Brunswick reports that it had sales of $965.5 million in the first quarter of the year, an 8…
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RVWA to Hold Meeting May 1
The RV Women’s Alliance will hold its next “Coffee, Lunch, and Learn” with Dr. Amber Selking as the group discusses…
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RV Trader to Host Virtual Retailing Webinar
RV Trader, associate member of the RV Dealers Association, will host a free webinar at 11 a.m. ET on May…
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PPP Loan Criteria to Accommodate Seasonal Businesses
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable have led an effort to get…
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Paycheck Protection Program Resumes
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin have issued the following…
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Survey: Hoosier Business Greatly Impacted
A new survey from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce said the majority of Hoosier business leaders are seeing a major…
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RVTI Announces Second Online Training
Due to the overwhelming interest in the first ever Level 1 online class, the RV Technical Institute has announced a…
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ORR Proposes Fixes to Payroll Protection
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, and its members, are working to support the outdoor industry’s small businesses, which make up about…
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Relentless Dealer Services, I-29 RV Supercenter Partner
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS) has partnered with I-29 RV Supercenter, a South Dakota-based company with its first RV Supercenter located…
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Blog: 6 Tips on Marketing a Dealership During a Pandemic
“Business as usual” has been a term we haven’t used for more than a decade. And those who insist on…
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Webinar: Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit and Tax Implications
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act created a new employee retention tax credit for wages paid after March…
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RVIA Webinar to Cover COVID-19, Workplaces
The RV Industry Association will hold a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 22, with Bill Freeman, compliance…
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Equifax Webinar to Cover Credit Reporting
Equifax will hold a webinar at noon on Friday, April 17, on credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recently…
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Ransomware on the Rise
Read the April 2020 issue of RV PRO here. Malicious ransomware online attacks on business computer systems are on the rise…
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RV Trader Unveils Virtual Retailing Solutions
RV Trader has introduced a series of virtual retailing tools and services designed to enhance leads, streamline the lead management…
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Dealers United Develops Dealer Tools
Dealers United, a leader in the auto ad tech industry, is helping automotive dealers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
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Blog: Guarding Your Dealership During a Pandemic
Business owners around the world find themselves in an unprecedented situation with the current outbreak of COVID-19. Maybe you have…
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Rollick Launches ‘Buy From Home’ Solution
Rollick, a relationship marketing service provider, has launched its “Buy From Home” solution in the RV industry. This program provides Rollick’s certified…
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NetSource Webinar Discusses Prospects That Aren’t Ready to Buy
NetSource Media has released its second on-demand webinar hosted by Kevin Shayne, NetSource’s director of digital marketing. The webinar is…
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Additional $2T Aid to Support Paycheck Protection Program
The Federal Reserve has announced it will provide up to $2.4 trillion in loans to shore up the Paycheck Protection…
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Webinar to Discuss Consumer Confidence During a Pandemic
The RV Industry Association will hold a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 15, with Richard Curtin, PhD,…
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CDK CEO Addresses COVID-19, Reduces Prices
CDK Global President and CEO Brian Krzanich has issued the following statement to its customers and partners in regard to…
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RV Trader Webinar to Educate Dealerships on CARES Act
RV Trader will be providing a webinar on the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday,…
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Blog: A Soldier’s Perspective on Airdropping into the Unknown
In a night parachute jump, you cannot see the ground, you cannot see if you are over water, and you…
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White House Economist Says Loans are Ready
Top White House economist Larry Kudlow said banks are “ready to go” on a small-business loan program as borrowers line…
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RumbleOn Halts Inventory Acquisition
RumbleOn has announced operating results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2019. The company also provided a business update in…
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Relentless Dealer Services, Bish RV Partner
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS) has partnered with Bish’s RV, a Boise, Idaho-based company with seven locations in Idaho, Wyoming, and…
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