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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Hit All Time Highs
The summer of 2020 will be remembered as a crazy one for many reasons, but we’re fortunate to have the…
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Spotlight on 2021 MH Hall of Fame Inductees
In yet another sign that life is returning to normal, the RV/MH Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set to…
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Nominations Sought for Upcoming RVIA Board Election
The RV Industry Association Governance Committee is now recruiting candidates for this years’ Board of Directors election. The election will…
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Highlighting 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees: Part 3
Editor’s Note: The 2020 RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, at the…
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Highlighting 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees: Part 2
Editor’s Note: The 2020 RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, at the…
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Take a Tour of Houston’s Newest RV Resort
Eric & Jay’s RV Resort was founded by Jay Fields and Eric Houston, two friends who had a “long-held dream”…
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Black Folks Camp Too Brings New Prospects to Dealers
People who have met Earl B. Hunter Jr. would call him a “hundred percenter.” He is all-in on whatever task…
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Highlighting 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees: Part 1
Editor’s Note: The 2020 RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, at the…
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VP Pence Visits Winnebago Plant
Vice President Mike Pence offered an optimistic view of the nation and heaped praise on President Donald Trump during a…
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Welcome to Trailer Safety Week
The following was submitted by Americana Tire and Wheel in honor of National Trailer Safety Week.Elkhart, Ind.-based Americana Tire and…
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USTR Announces Extensions to List 1 Exclusions Expiring June 4
On June 2, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) posted another round of List 1 exclusion extensions, this time for…
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Hall of Famer Mel Fath Dies at 84
Mel Fath, a resident of Westville, Ind., and a member of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, died this week at…
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THOR CEO Sees Positive Trends
The chief executive officer of Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) says the RV industry is actually seeing increased demand…
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Winnebago CEO Featured on CNBC
Michael Happe, the CEO of Winnebago Industries, was featured this week on the CNBC program “Power Lunch” and he talked…
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RVIA President Shares Memorial Day Message
Editor’s Note: The following message from RVIA President Craig Kirby was received after Friday’s RV PRO eNewsletter had already been shipped, but…
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Airstream CEO Featured on CNBC
Bob Wheeler, president and CEO of Airstream, was interviewed recently on CNBC’s The Path Forward. Click here to watch the interview.
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ORR Issues Statement in Advance of GAOA Vote
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable has issued the following announcement in advance of what it considers an important vote coming up…
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Questions Sought for National RV Consumer COVID-19 Survey
Representatives from BowStern Marketing Communications say they have begun writing the 2020 RV Consumer Survey surrounding COVID-19 and the pandemic’s…
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Major Player in the RV World Buys into Cruise Ship Line
This may not seem like the time for a major private equity firm to consider investing in a cruise ship…
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Legacy Brand Looks Ahead to New Beginnings
Winnebago has always had something going for it that its competitors couldn’t match: The Flying W logo and the name…
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Long-Time Dealer and Future RVDA Board Chair on FB Live Wednesday
“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live talk show put on by the New England RV Dealers Association, will…
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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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RVIA President’s Message to Members
Good Afternoon Members, Increasing evidence shows that going outdoors provides significant benefits to an individual’s physical and mental well-being, including…
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Hall of Fame Induction Dinner to be Held on Schedule
Darryl Searer, president of RV/MH Heritage Foundation, has announced that despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the RV/MH…
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Hall of Fame Member Kirwan Elmers Dies
Kirwan M. Elmers, a member of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, died this week at the age of 91. His…
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RV Learning Center/KPA Presents Returning to Work Safely Webinars
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and its strategic partner, KPA, will host a series of free webinars to offer…
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RVWA Hosts ‘No Fear Negotiation for Women’ Webinar Friday
The RV Women’s Alliance will host a webinar this Friday on “a simple, effective, and repeatable tool designed to help…
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Report: ‘Get Ready for the Summer of the RV’
Some folks, well, some folks just like taking matters into their own hands. And putting them on the steering wheel.…
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MARVAC Board Nominations Due Friday
Deadline is this Friday, May 15, for nominations to the Michigan RV and Campgrounds board of directors. Those interested can…
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RVIA Chairman Enyart Optimistic on Outlook
Dear Valued RV Industry Association Member, Since March 20, the RV Industry Association, RV Dealers Association and the National Association…
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ARVC and Partners Launch Toolkit Focused on Re-opening
The Denver-based National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has launched a comprehensive toolkit that gives owners and operators…
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California Dealers Send Letter to Governor
The following letter was sent this week to Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom by Craig Kirby, president of the RV Industry…
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Michigan Governor Announces RV Park Plans
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued guidance to the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) regarding campground regulations. MARVAC…
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Canadian Provinces Begin Phased Reopenings
Canada is the largest export market for American-made RVs and, like the rest of the world, has been impacted by…
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Task Force to Relaunch The RV Industry Begins Meeting
The RV Industry Association and others have launched a collaborative industry “relaunch” task force to develop an industry-wide and coordinated…
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NMMA’s Frank Hugelmeyer: The Future is Bright
Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, is the former president of the RVIA. As the global pandemic…
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RV PRO Welcomes Kindelspire as Digital Content Editor
Tony Kindelspire has joined RV PRO as the new digital content editor, producing exclusive content for the magazine’s website and…
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ORR Survey Shows Pandemic’s Impact on Rec Industry
An Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) member survey, in partnership with the Oregon State University Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative, found that…
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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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USMCA to Enter Into Force July 1
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has notified Congress that Canada and Mexico have taken measures necessary to comply with their…
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Co-founder of RVDA of Canada Dies at 80
Gilbert Robert, one of the founding members of the RV Dealers Association of Canada, died on Friday, April 10, at…
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Webinar to Cover Safely Reopening Plants
The RV Industry Association will host a special virtual panel at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29, to discuss considerations RV businesses…
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RV Industry Provides Indiana Gov. Holcomb with Reopening Feedback
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb sent a letter to several Indiana-based industry associations on April 16 seeking input and guidance to…
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VIDEO: NERVDA Pays Tribute to ‘RV Doctor’
The New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) recently paid tribute to Gary Bunzer, aka the “RV Doctor,” who passed away…
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LaSalle-Deitch’s Dennis Hogan Dies at 78
Dennis Charles Hogan, 78, of Granger, Ind., passed away unexpectedly, during the evening on Saturday, April 18. This obituary appeared…
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Founding Member of RVIA Dies at 93
William Thomas Overhulser, 93, of Edwardsburg, Mich., died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 22 at Greenleaf Health…
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Congress Passes Funding to Replenish PPP
The latest round of emergency relief funds from the federal government was approved by Congress Thursday night, providing much needed…
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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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Trump: National Parks to Begin Reopening
President Trump said Wednesday that his administration would begin to reopen national parks as states relax restrictions meant to curb…
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Trends: Powerboat Registrations Decline 18%
New powerboat registrations declined nearly 18 percent overall in March, as businesses reacted to the coronavirus crisis. This story by…
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RVs 4 MDs Helps Michigan Family
Jake Lippert had to get away from his family out of love. So, he moved out of his home and…
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Senate Passes Additional Paycheck Funds
The Senate recently passed a $484 billion interim coronavirus funding bill that includes $310 billion in additional funds for the…
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Go RVing Conducts Social Media Research
Go RVing has been conducting social listening to find out what consumers have to say about camping and RVing, and…
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Campground Association Managers Help Navigating the Pandemic
If ever there was a time to demonstrate the value of campground industry associations, it is now, according to Campground…
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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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Brunswick Sews Masks for Health-Care Workers
Employees who make cushions for Brunswick Boat Group’s Sea Ray and Boston Whaler brands are now sewing masks in response…
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ARVC, RVs 4 MDs Partner
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has partnered with RVs 4 MDs, a Facebook-based organization that matches…
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RVWA to Hold ‘No Fear Negotiation for Women’ Webinar
On Friday, May 15, The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will host a webinar at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, May…
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States Develop Plans to Reopen
As the RV industry navigates the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and begins making plans for reopening, RV companies have questions…
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Searer Urges for RV Hall of Fame Nominations
Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer recently urged members of the RV/MH industries to consider using this time to nominate…
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Winnebago Exec Joins Outdoor Rec Task Force
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Explore Minnesota have named members to the new Outdoor Recreation Task Force. The…
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‘RV Doctor’ Gary Bunzer Passes Away, a Victim of COVID-19
Gary Bunzer, a teacher and consultant who is affectionately known as ‘The RV Doctor’ in the RV industry, has passed…
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RVIA President: Hope Amid Darkness
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby sent this message of encouragement to members over the weekend. Good Afternoon Members, I…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Extending Stay Home Order to May 1
The executive stay home order for Indiana that expires Monday will be extended to May 1 as planning is underway…
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KOA University Holds Virtual Class
On Tuesday, April 14, more than 20 owners and managers from 11 Kampgrounds of America campgrounds scattered around North America…
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RVIA: ‘RV Lifestyle Will Ultimately Prevail’
The RV industry will weather the economic crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, though not unscathed and not right away.…
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Navistar Details Salary Cuts Amid Pandemic
Navistar International has provided an update on actions it is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential…
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62 Florida RV Parks Offer Free Housing
Sixty-two RV parks and resorts across Florida have agreed to provide a month’s worth of free housing to doctors and…
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Web Discussion to Focus on Dealer Recovery
PureCars will host a discussion entitled “Bold Dealer Strategies That are Paying Off Big,” at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday,…
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FEMA Trailers to Arrive in California
Beginning this week, dozens of FEMA travel trailers should be arriving in Monterey County, Calif., and at a special board…
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CRVA Advocating for Businesses to Be Essential
The Canadian RV Association has issued the following letter discussing the state of campgrounds and RV dealers during the COVID-19…
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Trends: Supply Chain May Change in the Future
A logistics expert from Butler University said the pandemic’s impact on manufacturers’ inability to obtain raw materials and supplies has…
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Trends: 5.25M Make Jobless Claims in a Week
Some 5.25 million workers who’ve lost their jobs applied for unemployment benefits last week, driving the number of coronavirus-related layoffs…
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1,000 Campground Owners Attend the ARVC Webinar Series
A webinar series launched by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) in mid-March came to a close…
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Bill and Kristin Fenech Donate 10,000 Masks
An Elkhart couple has donated thousands of N95 respirator face masks to health-care workers in northwest Indiana. Bill and Kristin…
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Community: Battle Born Batteries Donates $10,000 to Care Camps
The camping and RV industry’s charity Care Camps has scored another hit for kids with cancer with the additional of…
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Community: Truma Donates Cooler to Fundraiser
Each year, YWCA North Central Indiana hosts an annual SOS Dinner & Auction at the Lerner Theater raising money for…
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Indiana Unemployment Funds May Dry Up
Thousands of Indiana residents are applying for unemployment benefits with every passing week of the coronavirus pandemic – at a…
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Gov. Holcomb: ‘Social Distancing’ Is a Must
Monday afternoon, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials provided an update on the state’s efforts to curb the…
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ORR Names New Vice President
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has hired business entrepreneur and strategist Lindsey Davis to offer increased support to industry members.…
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RV PRO Launches Program to Recognize Industry Professionals Under 40
RV PRO has announced the debut of the U40 program, coming in the fourth quarter of 2020. U40 is designed to…
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7,487 Elkhart Residents Claim Unemployment
Unemployment claims were higher in Elkhart County the week ending April 4 than in any other county in Indiana except…
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U.S. Economy Possibly to Reopen in May
The U.S.’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling…
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RVIA Letter Details Available Resources
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby recently sent out the following letter in regards COVID-19 and the information RVIA has…
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Tropic Winds RV Resort Residents Sew Masks
From gathering fabric to cutting patterns, a group of ladies in Harlingen, Texas, felt inspired to utilize their sewing skills…
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RVillage Lists Open RV Parks
https://youtu.be/8y1BLTJbURo The RVillage community has compiled a list of open parks for the benefit of full-time RVers for whom “shelter-in-place” means finding a…
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Trends: Small Business Optimism Falls
Sentiment among U.S. small businesses collapsed in March by the most on record and owners’ outlooks deteriorated swiftly amid the…
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Nuclear Plant Welcomes 80 Trailers
Most people don’t imagine camping in the shadow of a nuclear power plant, but that’s what some workers at Cook…
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NMMA President Hugelmeyer Takes Pay Cut
Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, recently addressed the boat industry and NMMA members in a letter…
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Canadian RV Owner Lends Motorhome
Tony Wood, laid off from his job as a customer representative in a logistics company due to the coronavirus pandemic, wondered…
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Trim-Lok Helps Hospital Acquire Ventilator
Several years ago, Gary Whitener, CEO of Trim-Lok Inc. in Buena Park, Calif., had some ground-breaking surgery performed. He was…
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RVshare, RVs 4 MDs to Provide Temporary Housing for First Responders
RVshare is partnering with RVs 4 MDs, a volunteer group that connects first responders to RV owners during a crisis,…
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Webinar to Cover Early Warning Reporting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Trends Analysis Division will host a webinar for RV Industry Association manufacturers on…
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RVTI to Offer Level 1 Training Online
The RV Technical Institute will begin offering the Level 1 training course online later this month, the RV Industry Association…
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ORR Welcomes New Members to Coalition
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable recently welcomed two new members to further unify the industry and bolster its collective influence, according to…
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Trends: Boat Dealers See Lower Sales
More than 80 percent of dealers responding to the monthly Pulse Report survey said lower new-boat sales in March resulted…
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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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Canada Details Emergency Wage Subsidy Program
Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau has released details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program. These details confirmed that RV dealers across…
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Cummins, DuPont Partner for Respirator Masks
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, Cummins and DuPont are helping address the nation’s shortage of N95 respirator masks. Cummins’…
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