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KPA Acquires Fellow Compliance Company
KPA, a provider of EHS (Environmental Health, and Safety) and Sales F&I (Sales, Finance, and Insurance) solutions for dealerships, has…
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RVDA Con/Expo to Feature Cybercrime Workshop
Brad Stanek of The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley will moderate a panel discussion at the upcoming RVDA Convention/Expo that…
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Combating RECT With a DMS Solution
We all know RECT is a major focus for dealerships. Repair Event Cycle Time is the industry term for getting…
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RVIA Task Force Endorses Model Year Recommendation
Three years ago, the RV Industry Association’s board of directors approved a voluntary, recommended best practice on RV model year…
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Ep. 69 – RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia Deals it Straight
The RV industry is, at its heart, about helping people have fun. For the vast majority of RV buyers, a…
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RVDA Con/Expo Hotel Rates End Oct. 10
Dealers and other interested attendees who have not yet booked rooms in Las Vegas for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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Panel on Cash Flow Mgt. Slated for RVDA Con/Expo
A panel of finance management experts from Moss Adams will provide guidance on effective cash flow management and floorplan financing…
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RV PRO Unveils 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
RV PRO is proud to present the chosen honorees for its fourth annual 40 Under 40 recognition. Each year, 40…
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Full RVDA Con/Expo Schedule Now Available Online
A preliminary schedule of educational workshops, meetings and events during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention Expo on the event’s website. The…
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Increased F&I Profitability Slated at RVDA Con/Expo
RV industry veteran Jamison Carrier will help bring dealers increased profitability in their F&I departments with a workshop designed to…
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Education, Legislative News and Fun Made Up 43rd FRTVA Convention
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) held its 43rd convention earlier this month at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in…
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‘America’s Largest RV Show’ Draws Long Lines on Day One
Wednesday is Day One of what’s known as “America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, Pennsyvania. The 54th edition of the…
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Brown & Brown Insurance is Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
Brown & Brown Insurance is returning as a bronze partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, to be held Nov.…
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Tom Kline: When Is a Dealership Like an Octopus?
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, reminds dealers that staying in compliance with federal, state and local…
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F&I Takes Center Stage at RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
As part of the F&I track during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, a team from Priority One Financial Services, along…
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MBA Insurance Returns as a Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealer’s Association said MBA Insurance will continue as a bronze partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. MBA…
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Interest Rates, Economic Uncertainties Create RV Industry Headwinds
RV shipments have been spiraling downward over the past year, but no one is pushing the panic button. Most believe…
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Winnebago Approves 15% Hike to Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries’ board of directors have approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on Sept. 27, to common stockholders of…
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Portfolio Names New CEO
F&I and reinsurance company Portfolio has appointed Jeremy Lux as its new CEO, with former President and CEO Brent E.…
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David Spader to Present Two Workshops at RVDA Con/Expo
RV industry consultant David Spader will deliver a pair of workshops during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo in November, including…
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Results Are Available for 2022 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences
The Survey of Lenders’ Experiences details the results of the RV Industry Association’s nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning their…
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APCO Holdings Acquires Relentless Dealer Services
APCO Holdings, home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands, has announced that it recently acquired…
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Applications Now Accepted for Spader Leadership Program
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has begun accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This scholarship…
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Priority One to Host Live Compliance Q&A
Priority One Financial Services is hosting a live online question-and-answer session with RV industry legal expert, Randy Henrick. The session…
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Brown & Brown Enters Agreement to Acquire New England MGA
J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, with Ralf H. “Goober” Schaarschmidt II and Todd Wood, owners…
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Brown & Brown Reports 2023 Q2 Financials
Brown & Brown reported revenues of $1,047.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $207.6 million, or…
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Podcast
Ep. 64 – Chad Lyon: Keeping a Lens on the Industry
As head of the RV and marine division for Wells Fargo, Chad Lyon had a ringside seat to the chaos…
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Protective Asset Protection Program Endorsed by TRVA
F&I provider Protective Asset Protection said that its XtraRide service contract program has been endorsed by the Texas Recreational Vehicle…
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Finio Launches Credit Program for RV, Marine & Powersports
Irvine, California-based Finio has launched a credit aggregation platform for RV, marine, powersports, motorcycle, truck and other industries. The platform…
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Camping World’s Creditors Expand Credit Capabilities
In light of its rapid acquisition of dealerships, Camping World Holdings has entered into a first amendment to its existing…
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One Day Left to Register for RVIA Compliance Webinar
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) said that Friday, July 21, is the final day to register for the eighth annual…
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U.S. Bank, Rollick Launch RV and Boat Marketplace
U.S. Bank and Rollick have joined forces to provide U.S. Bank customers and dealerships with a streamlined RV and boat…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils More 2024 Class A RV Changes
Thor Motor Coach announced updates to its model year 2024 Class A motorhome lineup. Prepare for the latest updates to…
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Nearly Two Dozen Vendor Training +Plus Sessions Slated for RVDA Con/Expo
The Vendor Training +Plus schedule is taking shape for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. More than 20 of the sessions…
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Features
Are You a Great Manager? Rate Yourself on These 10 Indicators
Great management skills are more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Businesses large and small need to take…
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Two Named as Brown & Brown Board Members
Legal firm Brown & Brown announced that Paul J. Krump and Bronislaw (Bronek) E. Masojada have been named to Brown…
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Ironhorse Funding Expands Into RV Financing & Refinancing
Massachusetts-based Ironhorse Funding, a provider of financing solutions to motorcycle and powersports enthusiasts and dealers, said it will be expanding…
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Market Conditions Dent Winnebago’s Revenue, Income
Winnebago Industries marks the recent close in its third quarter of fiscal 2023 with a drop in both revenue and…
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Half-Day Leadership Course Set for RVDA Con/Expo
At this year’s RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Convention/Expo in Las Vegas in November, leadership development consultant David Spader will present…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Washington Location
Meyer Distributing has added a Bellingham, Washington cross-dock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Oregon, distribution…
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Keystone RV Delivers an Office With a View
Remote work isn’t going anywhere. A monthly survey by Stanford University found that 27% of full-time paid workers are fully…
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Camping World Acquiring Hitch RV’s Three Locations
Camping World Holdings announced its acquisition of Hitch RV, with locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It is anticipated…
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Go RVing Releases Annual Report
Go RVing, the consumer-facing voice of the RV industry with a mission to inspire potential RVers, has released its 2022…
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Motility Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Silver Sponsor
Motility Software Solutions will return as a silver partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which is Nov. 6-10 at…
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RV Industry Reps Make a House Call on Congress
The RV industry in the U.S. injects $140 billion per year to the economy and employs more than 678,000 people,…
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Tom Kline: Don’t Be Afraid to Seek Help From Professionals
Dealer consultant Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point brings us another dispatch from the road, and this time he stopped…
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Entries Sought for 2023 Aftermarket Product of the Year
As part of the upcoming Aftermarket Conference in San Diego, entries are being accepted for the annual Aftermarket Product of…
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Brown & Brown Appoints Two Security Personnel
Brown & Brown has appointed Barry Hensley as chief security officer, a newly created position at the company, and Rob…
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RVWA’s Summer Discussion Series Off to Successful Start
The RV Women’s Alliance hosted the opening installment of its Summer Discussion Series recently, with a virtual crowd of more…
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Report: OEM Shipments Down 52% YOY Through April
One third of the way through 2023, RV shipments totaled 109,816 units, down 52% compared with the same period a…
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Holiday Message From RVIA’s Craig Kirby
As he does before every holiday weekend, the RVIA president and CEO has issued the following message to the organization’s…
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Webinar Will Focus on Dealers in Buy-Sell Market
Performance Brokerage Services is hosting a webinar featuring Ted Davis, founder of Airstream Adventures. He’ll lead a discussion called “What…
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Jayco Holding August Dealer Homecoming in Vegas
Jayco announced its 2023 Annual Dealer Homecoming, which will be Aug. 6-9 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. For…
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nuCamp Unveils ‘Ultimate Protection Plan’
nuCamp, a manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers, unveils its Ultimate Protection Plan, an extended warranty program administered directly…
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Rollick, USAA Join Forces on RV Savings Program
Rollick has introduced a new RV savings program with USAA. The program is aimed at helping USAA members save on…
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Lance Camper Unveils New Website
Lance Camper, Lance Camper, a REV Group company, launched its updated website that includes information on 2023 product enhancements such…
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Airxcel Is Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
RVDA announced that Airxcel, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded products for RV markets, has signed on as a…
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RVWA Fall Education Symposium Tickets on Sale
The RV Women’s Alliance has put tickets on sale for its second annual Fall Education Symposium in October. The symposium,…
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Magazine Lauds New Kenwood GPS Navigator
Bogden Popa of Auto Evolution reviewed the new GPS navigator from Kenwood. Believe it or not, GPS navigators are here…
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Renowned Economist to Headline RVs Move America Week
Chief Global Economist Bernard Baumohl of The Economic Outlook Group will address RVs Move America Week attendees during lunch on…
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Brown & Brown Contributes to RV Learning Center
Brown & Brown Dealer Services has made its 2023 contribution of $26,667 in support of the Mike Molino RV Learning…
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Priority One’s VP of Technology Celebrates 20th Year With Company
Mark Siler, vice president of technology for Priority One Financial Services, is celebrating 20 years of employment with the company.…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Georgia-based Firm
Florida-based Brown & Brown Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Georgia’s Brownlee Agency. Founded in 1974, Brownlee…
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Stacey Robinson: Forging Her Own Path
During the month of May, RV PRO is celebrating RV Women in the Business. Great Canadian RV’s history follows a…
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Protective Asset Protection Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Sponsor
RVDA announced that Protective Asset Protection is returning as the gold partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. Protective has…
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Alliance RV’s Fourth Brand is a Travel Trailer
Alliance RV said it will be launching its fourth brand: a new travel trailer, which will be unveiled during a…
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Octane Launches Prequal Flex Tool for Dealers
Octane, which bills itself as a “fintech” – financial technology – company, announced that it has launched Prequal Flex, an…
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Features
2023 WIB: Up-and-Comer Vows to Never Stop Learning
The May issue of RV PRO once again highlights RV Women in Business and the many roles they fill in…
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16 Rules and Regulations Your F&I Department Is on the Hook For
RV Dealerships operate in an increasingly complex environment of federal, state, and local oversight. We’ve gathered the 16 most important…
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Brown & Brown Insurance Releases Q1 Financial Results
Brown & Brown Insurance announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2023. Revenues for the quarter, under…
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Dometic Reports Improved Cash Flow in Q1 2023
Sweden-based outdoor gear maker Dometic reported 2023 first quarter net sales of 7,289 million Swedish krona, which is a 3%…
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Report: March Shipments Down 51% YOY
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers that total shipments for March were 31,869, a 50.8% decrease from the…
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Wells Fargo Reclaims Platinum Sponsorship at RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association said Wells Fargo Distribution Finance is returning as the platinum sponsor for the 2023 RV Dealers…
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Ep. 58 – Scott Krenek Lets Them Try Before They Buy
The founder and president of Krenek RV in Coloma, Michigan, Scott Krenek is a long-time advocate of RV dealerships renting…
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Relentless Dealer Services Announces RV ESC Best in Class Awards
F&I firm Relentless Dealer Services the F&I Authority, has introduced the new “RV ESC Best in Class Awards.” The awards…
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Keynote Speaker for RVDA Con/Expo Announced
Author, comedian, and online business savant Brian Carter is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during the opening general session…
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Sign Up Now: RVWA’s DiSC Assessment Workshop is Thursday
Interested in finding out how to make the most out of your DiSC profile? The RV Women’s Alliance will host…
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The 3 Most Ignored Processes in Today’s Service Departments
My team here at DealerPRO has evaluated and analyzed more than a hundred RV service departments over the past 20…
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Dealer Registration Now Open for 2023 RV Dealers Con/Expo
Dealer registration for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas, is now open. The…
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Brown & Brown Names New Chief Data Officer
Florida-based insurance company Brown & Brown has named Michael Vaughan as chief data officer. “Brown & Brown is continuing our…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Highcourt Breckles Group
Insurance provider Brown & Brown has acquired Highcourt Partners Limited and its subsidiaries eUnderwriters and CLIS. Highcourt Partners Limited was…
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Job Openings Cool, Signaling ‘Progress’ on Inflation
Job openings fell in February to the lowest in nearly two years as the labor market trends towards the “better…
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Tom Kline: Keep it By the Book When Dealing With Your Bank
With March bringing the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history, dealer consultant Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point…
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Society of Certified Professionals Celebrates Recently Certified Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals is recognizing 24 individuals from 10 participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and…
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Podcast
Ep. 56 – Compliance Expert Tom Kline to Dealers: Don’t Tempt Fate
Tom Kline, founder and lead consultant for Better Vantage Point, a dealership consultancy, said he’s always disappointed when he hears…
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Regulatory Compliance is Topic of Tuesday’s In Tow with RV PRO Podcast
This week the new episode of In Tow with RV PRO that goes live Tuesday will feature Tom Kline, a…
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Brown & Brown Names RV Development Specialist
Brown & Brown Dealer Services (BBDS) has hired Shannon Raddigan as development specialist within its RV business unit. Throughout the…
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Octane Recognized for Consumer Lending Technology
Octane, a consumer lending company that helps with purchases like RVs, powersports vehicles and outdoor power equipment, has won the…
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The Mile High City to Host the Great American RV Show
The Great American RV Show is coming to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver March 30-April 1. Factory representatives, manufacturers…
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RVWA Chooses New Officers
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has elected a new slate of officers and added a 14th board member to its…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Debuts CEO Roundtable, New Research
One thing is clear when it comes to good leaders: They push forward. No Matter What. At least, that’s the…
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Deadline is Midnight for RV PRO’s Women in Business Nominations
Midnight tonight is the deadline for getting in nominations for RV PRO’s annual outstanding Women in Business issue. No matter…
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Priority One Receives Local ‘Best Places to Work’ Award
Florida-based Priority One Financial Services was recently named among the Tampa Bay region’s 2023 Best Places to Work. The annual…
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Heartland RV Exec is ‘RVing in New England’ Guest
The weekly RV-centered Facebook Live program will feature Heartland RV National Brand Manager Willie Miller. The show’s hosts, Joe DiPietro…
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RVIA Releases Annual Report to Members
On the heels of one of the most significant years in the industry’s history, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) has…
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RVIA Celebrates Career of Public Policy Advocate Jay Landers
RV Industry Association (RVIA) Government Affairs Vice President Jay Landers will be retiring on March 31, 2023. He has been…
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Webinar Spotlights Information Security Compliance for Dealerships
RV Dealers Association members can register now for an upcoming webinar titled, “Truth About Dealerships and Information Security Compliance.” The…
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Octane Launches B2B Loyalty Program
Octane, a financial technology company that has served the powersports world and is now expanding into the RV and marine…
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Dragonfly Energy This Week’s Guest on In Tow Podcast
The second Tuesday of the month means another edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast, and this week’s…
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Happy Daze RV Opens Newest Location
Northern California-based Happy Daze RV has opened its newest location, 716 Kamps Way, in Ripon, California. Ground was broken a…
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