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Indiana Congresswoman Walorski, Three Others Killed in Car Wreck in Nappanee
U.S Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, (R-Ind.) is one of four people killed in a Wednesday wreck near Nappanee, Indiana. The…
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Blog: Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Dealership’s Assets
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point has compiled a list of 10 things he thinks are absolutely critical to maintaining your…
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Looking Into the Future
RV PRO asked a wide-ranging panel of 13 industry professionals to peer into the crystal ball and give us their…
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RVIA Releases Results of 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences
The 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences details the results of the RV Industry Association’s nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning…
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Brown & Brown Revenues Increased 13% YTD in 2022
Insurance company Brown & Brown said its revenues in the second quarter were $839.7 million, more than a 15% increase…
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Sales, Management Expert to Host Workshops at RVDA Con/Expo
Management and sales training expert David Martin will deliver back-to-back workshops for dealers as part of the sales education track…
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Shipments Fall in June, but Year-to-Date Numbers Still Topping Last Year’s
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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EQ United hires new VP of Sales
EQ United recently hired James Witty as the company’s vice president of sales. As reported by the Goshen News, Witty…
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Maintaining Correct Dealership Capital Levels is Workshop Topic at RVDA Con/Expo
Jane Saxon, a CPA who specializes in RV dealerships, will present a workshop on managing working capital as part of the…
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Protective Asset Protection Announces New Training Programs
F&I provider Protective Asset Protection announced new training opportunities for F&I professionals across the country. According to PAP, professional development…
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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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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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Baird Survey Reveals Restless Dealer Sentiment
Results of the latest survey from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Baird show that for the first time in…
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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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Horizon Global Hires New CFO
Horizon Global has announced Jian James Zhou as its new chief financial officer. (CFO). Zhou most recently served as executive…
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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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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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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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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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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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Wells Fargo Distribution Finance Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Sponsor
Wells Fargo Distribution Finance (DF) is returning as the platinum sponsor for the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s upcoming 2022 RV…
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The Fed Bumps Interest Rates by Largest Percentage Since 1994
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 0.75%, the largest move it has made in a single meeting…
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Dealers: 40 Under 40 Nominations Due Today
This is it; the last day. Nominations for the 2022 Class of 40 Under 40 are due today. Forty of…
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SuperSprings International Names New President
Adam Weisner, formally chief commercial officer of SuperSprings International (SSI), is now the company’s president. Weisner has been functionally driving…
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Sen. Joe Manchin Awarded RVIA National Legislative Award
During Advocacy Day on Wednesday, June 8, the RV Industry Association presented West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin with the RV…
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KPA Webinar: How to Prepare for Safeguards Rule Changes
RV Dealers Association partner and business training and compliance firm KPA is offering a free webinar Wednesday, June 15, on how…
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Brown & Brown Dealer Services Acquires Profits Creation Corp.
Insurance company Brown & Brown announced that its Dealer Services division has acquired Profits Creation Corp. Profits Creation provides F&I…
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ITR Economics Presents Summer RoadSigns Webinar
On Wednesday, June 15, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the new Summer RV RoadSigns…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Dealer Specialties Group Corp.
Brown & Brown announced that its subsidiary, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, has acquired substantially all assets of Dealer Specialties.…
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Lippert Acquires RV Tent Company
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, has acquired T.J. Snuggles, Inc. (“TJ Snuggles”), a company that manufactures…
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Local News Talks RV Industry’s Increasing Prices, Slowing Sales
The rise in inflation and gas prices are beginning to impact RV sales. Retail sales of trailers are reported to…
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Cavco Unveils Record Q4 Earnings, $100M Stock Repurchase
Cavco Industries announced financial results for the fourth quarter, fiscal year ended April 2 and provided updates on other business…
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RV PRO Wishes You a Meaningful Memorial Day
There will be no eNewsletter this coming Monday as RV PRO is taking May 30 off to honor the Memorial…
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RVIA: Last Call for Advocacy Day Participants
Advocacy Day, the longstanding cornerstone event taking place on Wednesday, June 8, during RVs Moves America Week, is a unique opportunity…
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RVDA Announces More Details of Con/Expo Opportunities
The National RV Dealers Association has released exhibitor information for companies interested in participating in the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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RV PRO Spotlighting Long-Time Employees in Upcoming Issue
The special theme for RV PRO magazine’s BIG July “Made in the U.S.A.” issue is Veteran (long-time) Employees! RV PRO is seeking nominations…
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Brown & Brown Contributes to RV Learning Center in Paul Skogebo’s Honor
F&I provider Brown & Brown Insurance has made its 2022 contribution of $26,667 in support of the Mike Molino RV…
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Brown & Brown Names New CTO
Kiet Tran has been appointed chief technology officer for Brown & Brown. “Brown & Brown is on a technology journey…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Claim Technologies
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts, a subsidiary of Florida-based Brown & Brown Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets…
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Special Women in Business Episode of In Tow with RV PRO Going Live Tuesday
In conjunction with the May issue of RV PRO magazine, we celebrate women in the RV industry in a special…
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Early-Bird Tix for RVWA Education Symposium This Fall End Friday
Early-bird ticket sales for the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium end this Friday, May 13. The event takes place in October…
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Trader Interactive Offers New Enhancements
Trader Interactive’s new pricing package is now released. Trader is the parent company of online marketplaces in the lifestyle vehicle…
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Hotel Registration Closing Friday for RVs Move America Week
Less than four weeks remain until RVs Move America Week in Washington, D.C., where volunteers from across the RV industry collectively…
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Blog: A Deep Dive on GLBA Regulations
GLBA regulations, which have been in effect since 1999, require institutions that provide financial products to consumers, including loans, to…
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Brown & Brown to Buy Patrick Quinlan Insurance
Brown & Brown announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the general insurance operations of Quinlan Insurance.…
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Brown & Brown’s Revenues Up 11%
F&I provider Brown & Brown reported first quarter revenues of $904.7 million, an increase of $89.4 million, or 11 percent,…
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New Podcast Episode this Tuesday
The next episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast will be going live this Tuesday with guest Chad…
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Dealership Merger Mania Continues
Brokers and advisors who put together mergers and acquisitions for RV dealerships say business is as brisk as ever and…
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RVIA Puts the Spotlight on the Rental Market
As consumers evolve and their expectations change, the RV rental market is evolving as well to keep up with them,…
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IDS Launches Monthly Market Analysis
Integrated Dealer Systems, an RV, marine and trailer dealership software provider, has announced the launch of its “Dealership Industry Insights”…
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Suburban Adds New Water Heater to Product Line
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, announced a key expansion to its water heater product line with the new IW42 – a…
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Easter Weekend Message from RVIA’s Craig Kirby
Craig Kirby is President and CEO of the RV Industry Association. Good afternoon Members, As we enter the Easter holiday,…
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KPA Hosts Two-Part Webinar Series on Hazard Communication
RV Dealers Association partner and business training and compliance firm KPA are offering a two-part webinar series entitled: Hazard Communication.…
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Event Schedule Released for ‘RVs Move America Week’
The annual RVs Move America Week gathering returns after a two-year hiatus June 5 – 9 in Washington, D.C. The…
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Dealer Registration Now Open for RVDA Con/Expo
Registration is now open for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Click…
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‘Fearless’ Molly Fletcher to Keynote at 2022 RVDA Con/Expo
Noted author and one of the first professional female sports agents, Molly Fletcher, will deliver the keynote address during the…
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Brown & Brown Completes Acquisition of Two Agencies
Insurance brokerage firm Brown & Brown has completed the previously announced acquisition of Orchid Underwriters Agency and CrossCover Insurance Services.…
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RVIA Releases 2021 Annual Report
The RV Industry Association has released its annual report for 2021, which turned out to be a record-breaking year for…
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Northpoint Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Northpoint Commercial Finance is celebrating 10 years of growth in driving its customers’ success with more than $50 billion in…
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Webinar Targets Dealers Considering Selling
Dealers who are considering selling their dealerships are invited to take part in a webinar on Wednesday, April 6, put…
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FMCA’s 104th Convention Begins Today in Tucson
“Sunsets and Saguaros” is the theme of FMCA’s 104th International Convention & RV Expo, starting today and running through Saturday…
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Deadline Approaching to Submit Workshop Proposals for 2022 RVDA Con/Expo
The deadline to submit workshop proposals for the 2022 RVDA Convention/Expo is next Tuesday, March 29. The Convention/Expo takes place…
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RV Industry Invited to Participate in Advocacy Day in D.C.
Advocacy Day, the longstanding cornerstone event taking place on Wednesday, June 8, during RVs Move America Week, is a unique…
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Protective Life to Acquire F&I Provider AUL
Protective Life Corp., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc., said its principal subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance…
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Brown & Brown to Acquire Global Risk Partners
Brown & Brown, Searchlight and Global Risk Partners Limited today announced that the parties have entered into an agreement to…
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Trader Interactive Bringing Digital Retailing to All Markets
Trader Interactive, the parent company of online marketplaces in the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, announced a digital retailing…
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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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Brown & Brown to Acquire Orchid Underwriters and CrossCover Insurances
Brown & Brown Insurance will be acquiring Orchid Underwriters Agency and CrossCover Insurance Services. Established in 1998, Orchid has grown…
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Alviere Launches AutoPayPlus to Aid Dealerships
Alviere, an embedded finance technology platform enabling any brand to offer a complete array of financial products and services to…
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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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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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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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‘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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Midwest Promotes Will Troyer as VP of Operations
Midwest Sales and Service (MWSS) has named Will Troyer as its new vice president of operations. The promotion was made…
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Obit: Brown & Brown Board Member Bradley Currey Jr. Dies
Longtime Atlanta resident, civic leader, volunteer and businessman Bradley Norton Currey Jr., died January 6 at home in Atlanta, Georgia.…
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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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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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RVDA Partner to Host Warranty Reimbursement Webinar
A free webinar on warranty reimbursement will be hosted by the RV Dealers Association and presented by RVDA associate member,…
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Octane Strengthens Sales Leadership to Accelerate Growth in RV and Other Markets
Octane, a financial technology firm, has announced several key leadership appointments to support its rapid growth in powersports and power…
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Priority One Dealers Benefit from Kiosk Technology
Priority One Financial Services recently announced the expansion of its new financing technology. In 2021, the company installed a limited…
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700 Credit, AutoAPR Announce Integration Alliance to Aid Dealerships
700 Credit LLC, a provider of credit reports, compliance solutions and soft pull products for the automotive industry, has announced…
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Brown & Brown Reports Big Jump in Revenues
Insurance provider Brown & Brown reported revenues in the fourth quarter of 2021 of $738.5 million, up 15 percent, or…
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Finance Solution Starts 10th Year of Boosting RV Dealer Sales
Florida-based RV and boat financing company Finance Solution begins its tenth year of business in 2022. Since its founding, Finance…
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VisionMenu Hires Top Industry Exec to Fuel Innovation
VisionMenu, provider of finance and insurance (F&I) software to the automotive industry, today announced the hiring of Steven Meeker as…
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Brown & Brown Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Insurance firm Brown & Brown Inc. has appointed Mary Raveling, Tom Kussurelis and Anurag Batta to its senior leadership team.…
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Brown & Brown Acquired Texas-Based Firm
Brown & Brown Inc. said Monday it has acquired Houston-based Harco Insurance Services and Lone Star Affiliates, which does business…
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2021: A Year for the Record Books
While many industries will happily slam the door on what was an uncertain year at best, the RV industry in…
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RV Retailer Wraps Up Year with 52 Acquisitions
Florida-based RV Retailer finishes out 2021 having purchased 52 dealerships, the most recent in Arkansas and Missouri. In early December…
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Performance Brokerage Services Offers New Dealership Valuation Guide
RV Dealers Association associate member Performance Brokerage Services is offering its new guide, “A Roadmap to Buying or Selling an…
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Bank of the West Acquired by BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group and its indirect wholly-owned Chicago-based subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank N.A., today signed a definitive agreement with BNP…
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Winnebago Posts Record Revenues, RV Market Gains in Fiscal 2022 Q1
Winnebago Industries today posted record revenues and RV market share gains in the company’s fiscal 2022 first quarter report. Revenues…
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Brown & Brown Dealer Services Acquires Rainmaker Advisory
Brown & Brown Dealer Services has acquired Rainmaker Advisory, according to an announcement from J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer…
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American Guardian Unveils 2022 F&I Training Schedule
F&I provider American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS) has announced the 2022 AGWS University F&I training schedule. AGWS webinars are designed…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Dealer Admin. Services
Brown & Brown Dealer Services has acquired Dealer Admin. Services (DAS), according to an announcement from J. Scott Penny, chief…
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Brown & Brown Unit Buys Corporate Insurance Advisors
Brown & Brown said that its subsidiary, Brown & Brown of Florida, has purchased substantially all assets of Corporate Insurance…
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Indiana Mayor to Control Billions in Transportation Spending
In 2017, then-Mayor Pete Buttigieg was filling potholes in South Bend, Ind. Now, he will oversee the largest cash infusion…
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Outdoorsy in Talks for $100M EV Order
RV rental company Outdoorsy is in talks with Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor Co. to order $100 million in electric trucks…
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Camping World Declares Quarterly Dividend
Camping World Holdings announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the…
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SBA Updates Applicant Deadline Guidance for COVID-19 Loan Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced updated guidance for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program applicants to better…
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