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Minnesota Creates Outdoor Recreation Task Force
Outdoor recreation industry leaders, including Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, REI and Outdoor Industry Association, recently applauded Minnesota’s announcement of an Outdoor…
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U.S. Reportedly Phasing Out China Tariffs
The U.S. has agreed to phase out tariffs on Chinese goods, Chinese officials said at a press conference in Beijing…
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U.S. Strikes New Trade Deal
Yesterday, a deal was struck between House Democrats and the White House on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA). The…
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Indiana Seeks Nominations for Century, Half Century Business Awards
The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier…
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FMCA RV Club Announces Expo Dates Through 2027
Preparations are in the works and registrations are coming in for the FMCA RV Club’s 101st International Convention and RV…
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Walorski Issues Statement on USMCA Agreement
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) has released the following statement on the final U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “This is a huge…
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Community: THOR’s Leap Program Reaches 2,800 Students
This fall, THOR Industries, partnered with 19 schools across Elkhart County to educate 2,800 students in 5th and 8th grades on…
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Trucking Company Cuts 4,000 Jobs After Exec Fraud
Celadon Group filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced it is immediately closing the Indianapolis, Ind.-based trucking firm. This story by…
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House Dems, Trump Admin May Reach Deal on USMCA
The Trump administration and House Democrats have a tentative deal on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, according to people familiar with…
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November Jobs Increase More Than Expected
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor showed that 266,000 jobs were created in November, which was more…
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OMNOVA Shareholders Approve Synthomer Merger
OMNOVA Solutions shareholders has approved the merger agreement under which Synthomer plc will acquire all outstanding OMNOVA common shares. Upon…
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Community: Man Helps 65 Wildfire Survivors Receive RVs
The nation watched with horror last November as wildfire in northern California ravaged the town of Paradise and surrounding communities. This story…
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Togo’s Roadtrippers Makes Puglisi Head of Content
Stephanie Puglisi has joined the Togo Group pack as Roadtrippers’ head of content. In her role, Puglisi will oversee all…
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Indiana Sec. Milo Designates New 21st Century Talent Region
Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo has joined Indiana officials in Carmel, Ind., to announce Hamilton County…
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Elkhart Mayor, THOR React to New Welcome Signs
Celebrating Elkhart’s status as “Home of the THOR Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix,” Mayor Tim Neese and THOR’s director of…
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Vermont Announces $200K in Outdoor Grant Funding
The RV industry has been a leader in the efforts to establish these Offices of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) offices and…
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AutoCamp Becomes Airstream’s Exclusive Lodging Partner
AutoCamp and Airstream have announced an investment into AutoCamp to fuel the growth of its Airstream-focused experiential lodging business. The agreement designates…
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Community: FRVTA Chapter Donates $5K for Hurricane Relief
The Northeast Florida Chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has donated $5,000 to help with continuing Hurricane Matthew…
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RVDA’s RV Learning Center Accepting Donations
https://youtu.be/jHflYabhVUQ Mike Molino RV Learning Center has put a call out for year-end donations to its organization, which is an…
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Trump Pushes Congress to Move on USMCA
U.S. President Donald Trump said his country’s legislators have to ratify the new North American free-trade deal before Mexico and…
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Community: ‘Acts of Service’ to Make Special Announcement
Lippert Components, Inc., will make a special announcement regarding changes to its volunteer service program, Acts of Service, at 2:30…
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Trump Alludes to China Trade Deal Delay
Wall Street sank more than 1 percent and the benchmark S&P 500 hit a near one-month low on Tuesday as…
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Community: War Hero to Receive Mortgage-Free Home
On Nov. 6, at Truck Hero’s first SEMA media conference, two-time Purple Heart recipient Army Sgt. Curtis Crawford officially joined the…
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Community: THOR Promotes Partners on ‘GivingTuesday’
THOR Industries is partnering with organizations that are dedicated to making a lasting impact through a shared commitment of connecting…
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RV Shipments for 2020 Expected to be 386,400
RV wholesale shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 units by the end of 2019 and then see a minimal drop in…
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Hall of Fame Website Adds Photo, Video Galleries
The RV/MH Hall of Fame website recently added two photo galleries and a video gallery featuring the Class of 2019…
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Trump to Restore Tariffs on Brazil, Argentina
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would restore tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports from Brazil and…
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NFIB Webinar to Cover New Overtime Rule
After four years of proposed regulations and final rules, including a lawsuit and several court rulings, the U.S. Department of…
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No RV PRO eNewsletter Thursday or Friday
RV PRO’s offices will be closed Thursday or Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday and no eNewsletter will be published those…
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Economist Links Cummins Layoffs to Trade Dispute
A professor at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business says the announced layoffs at Columbus-based Cummins are a signal…
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Trends: U.S. Durable Goods Orders Increase in October
Orders for durable goods rose sharply in October, but most of the gain was tied to defense-related goods such as…
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Trends: Pending Home Sales Fall 1.7% in October
Americans signed fewer contracts to purchase homes in October, as would-be buyers struggled to find available properties, according to the…
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The eSprinter Charges Forward with New Possibilities
To take charge of a future with zero emissions, Mercedes-Benz looked around its technology-rich playground and gave what the public…
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Togo Group Expands Leadership Team
Togo Group has expanded its team with a recent series of executive hires that has leaders from major travel and…
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Webinar to Discuss Economic Impact of Rec
The RV Industry Association will host a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 5, as BEA officials walk…
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RVDA/RVIA Tech Certification Program Transitions to RVTI
The deadline for applying to take the current RV Dealers Association/RV Industry Association certification test is Dec. 31. “As we…
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RV Hall of Fame Phase Two Expansion Nears Completion
Phase Two of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation’s expansion plan took a major step forward in September with the dedication of…
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Cummins Committed to Net Zero Emission by 2050
Last week, Cummins’ executive team laid out a strategy to for its aspirations to achieve net zero emissions by 2050,…
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Tesla Unveils All-Electric Pickup, Windows Crack
After years of promising an electric pickup that could outperform offerings from the Detroit 3, Tesla CEO Elon Musk on…
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NRVTA Celebrates Anniversary of First Class
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) celebrated the first anniversary of completing its inaugural class at the newly constructed Big…
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Staylist Launches App for Recreational Bookings
Staylist, an outdoor reservation management software, recently launched its first mobile App, an updated brand and a new booking experience.…
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New Oregon Laws Eliminate State RV Code Program
Earlier this year, the Oregon Legislature passed two bills which eliminated the Oregon state RV code program and moved all types of…
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Sobel Awards First Doctoral Certificate, Thesis to Be Presented at Event
Ed McNamara will be awarded the first doctoral certificate with Sobel University. He will deliver his doctoral thesis at 10:45…
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RVIA Welcomes New Board, Forgoes Trade Show
The RV Industry Association board of directors recently re-elected Garry Enyart, director mobile generator business at Cummins Power Systems, as…
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Trump Admin Renews Pressure for USMCA
President Donald Trump and top administration officials on Tuesday renewed pressure on Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement,…
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Trends: Roundtable Focuses on EU Tariffs’ Negative Impact on Boatbuilders
The U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, Pete Hoekstra, met a group of U.S. boating industry companies on opening day of…
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Outdoor Rec Advisory Committee Quietly Shut Down
Visit many U.S. parks and campgrounds in an RV, and the need for updated amenities is very apparent, said Chris…
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RV Inspection Center in Elkhart Moves Forward
The Elkhart County Commissioners, amid complaints from some in the audience, allowed a rezoning for plans to build a new…
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Mustang Mach-E Has a 300-Mile Range
https://youtu.be/HcZP4Y7Pk9A Ford is expanding the Mustang family, bringing the famous pony into the electric age with Mustang Mach-E, an all-new,…
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23 States Sue EPA Over Emissions
California and 22 other U.S. states filed suit last week to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to revoke California’s authority…
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State Officials Designate Indiana Uplands as 21st Century Talent Region
Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo and Secretary and CEO of the newly established Indiana Destination Development…
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Community: LCI Donates $11K to Cancer Center
When a small group of team members from Lippert Components began a Pink Out event in 2017, they had hopes…
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BEA Seeks Feedback in Upcoming RVIA Webinar
Earlier this year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the first-ever study on the economic impact of outdoor recreation in each…
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Trends: Ford to Reveal Mustang Mach-E on Sunday
Ford Motor’s new long-range electric crossover is not just inspired by the Mustang; it’s joining the stable. This story by…
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600-Site RV Resort Coming to Florida in 2021
A 600-site luxury RV resort will be built next year on 177-acres of undeveloped land bordering Little Orange Lake about…
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OHCE Sees Record Attendance, Plans for 2020
Record attendance at the Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) translated directly to the Expo floor, with vendors at 140…
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OHCE 2019 Attendance Increases by 71%
The 2019 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) broke modern attendance records, drawing large crowds to Knoxville, Tenn., for the…
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Trends: Global Challenges Make Boat Sales Waver
A host of global challenges – a U.S. trade war with China, a “messy Brexit,” and the threat of recession…
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RVWA Holds Open Board Meeting
LAS VEGAS – The RV Women’s Alliance held an open board meeting Monday afternoon at Caesar’s Palace in conjunction with…
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RV Trader Rentals Report to Be Discussed at RVDA Expo Today
https://youtu.be/VMS9ghK8HXc RV Trader, an online marketplace for RV shoppers, had more than 4.6 million site visits and nearly 387,000 emails,…
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Trends: Indiana 2020 Growth Expected to be Minor
A new report from Indiana University says the state’s economy is expected to expand in 2020, but not by much.…
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RVTI Joins Indiana’s Vet Opportunity Program
The RV Technical Institute recently became listed on the State of Indiana’s Veteran Opportunity Partner (VOP) Program. Implemented September 2013, the…
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Bill to Study Investment in Recreation Passes
The Senate recently passed a spending bill which includes a new study on federal investment in outdoor recreation. Sens. Chuck…
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CCRVC Unveils New Website
The Canadian Camping and RV Council has completed the redevelopment of its website that will be a valuable resource for…
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Eighth-Grader Makes Dealership Commercials
New England RV Dealers Association’s Executive Director Bob Zagami and industry professional John DiPietro recently interviewed a 13-year-old boy on…
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Gander Outdoors Store in Michigan to Close
Gander RV & Outdoors in Traverse City, Mich., is closing, according to multiple sources. This story originally appeared in the…
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Elkhart Elects First African American Mayor
Democrat Rod Roberson will become Elkhart’s next mayor on Jan. 1 after defeating former Republican Mayor Dave Miller in a…
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RVIA Safety Workshop Set for Hall of Fame
The RV Industry Association will host its second seminar, “Creating a Safer Workplace: Practical Directions,” on Nov. 20 at the RV/MH Hall…
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Trump Admin Considers Privatizing National Parks
At the urging of a controversial team of advisors, the Trump administration is mulling proposals to privatize national park campgrounds…
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Trends: Long-Term Gain Expected for Camping World
It’s been a rough year for Camping World Holdings’ equity. A cyclical slowdown in RV sales and Gander Outdoors integration…
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Blog: Rules Leaders Need to Live By
We live in a jaded world when it comes to leadership. Someone might give incredible advice on leadership or recite…
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Report: U.S. Considers $112B Tariff Rollback
U.S. officials are considering removing tariffs on $112 billion worth of Chinese goods as a concession to seal a “Phase…
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Trends: U.S. Manufacturing Sector Adds 26,000 Jobs in First Quarter
Gross job gains exceeded gross job losses in 10 of 13 industries in the first quarter of 2019, according to…
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Multiple Jellystone Park Locations Nominated for Park of the Year
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort locations have been named contenders in the annual National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’…
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Best of Show Winners – Part Four
ELKHART, Ind. – The sheer volume of new RVs on display combined with the dizzying array of special features and…
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Illinois Gander Outdoors Location Closes
Gander Outdoors has closed its Northwest Peoria, Ill., outlet for good. Gander Outdoors, a hunting-fishing-camping store near The Shoppes at…
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Best of Show Winners – Part Three
ELKHART, Ind. – The sheer volume of new RVs on display combined with the dizzying array of special features and…
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Airstream Recognized by ‘Fast Company’ for Smart Control Technology
Airstream has announced that the Smart Control Technology unveiled in the 2019 Classic model travel trailer received two of Fast Company’s…
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ARVC Launches New App for OHCE Attendees
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced a new, official smartphone App for OHCE 2019, providing…
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New NAFTA Hold-up Could Delay $8B in Orders
Auto parts suppliers are eagerly awaiting ratification of the new North American free-trade deal – a pact that could result…
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Trends: Official Outdoor Rec Offices May Grow
With signatories from five U.S. states committing last week to “Confluence Principles,” the number of U.S. states with official outdoor…
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Best of Show Winners – Part Two
ELKHART, Ind. – The sheer volume of new RVs on display combined with the dizzying array of special features and…
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Industry Members Pleased by Uptick in Shipments
RV shipment numbers in September were higher than the same month a year before, breaking a 13-month streak of negative…
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ARVC, Staylist Partner for Online Content
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced Staylist as the latest industry supplier to join the…
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Best of Show Winners – Part One
ELKHART, Ind. – The sheer volume of new RVs on display at Open House combined with the dizzying array of…
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USTR Approves Duty-Free Treatment for Lauan Plywood
On Monday, the RV industry praised the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to grant duty-free treatment for lauan and meranti…
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Brunswick Poised for Growth in 2020, CEO Says
In a call with financial analysts recently, following the release of Brunswick Corp.’s third-quarter earnings, CEO David Foulkes was asked…
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ORR Members to Testify Before Congress
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing focused solely on outdoor recreation next week in Washington, D.C.…
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ARVC’s OHCE to Feature New Green Initiatives
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has created the Plan-It Green Friendly Park Program to incentivize and…
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Sobel University Updates Course Grading System
Sobel University has updated its online course grading system. With the updates in technology, turn-around time for grading and live…
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Sun RV Resorts Officially Opens Upscale Resort
Carolina Pines, a Signature Sun RV Resort, recently celebrated its grand opening near Myrtle Beach, S.C. Located in Conway near…
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Five New States Commit to Outdoor Rec Principles
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) recently joined outdoor recreation leaders from Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, and Virginia, as they committed to advance the…
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Outdoorsy App Launches for Android
Outdoorsy recently launched an Android version of its App for RV, campervan, and trailer owners. Key features of the app –…
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KOA to Open Luxury Outdoor Resort by Summer 2020
The Terramor Outdoor Resort will open in the Acadia National Park area in Bar Harbor, Maine, during the summer, according…
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Jellystone Eyes Southeast for Franchise Growth
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, on pace for its 11th consecutive year of record revenues, will hold a workshop for…
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Court Rules Dometic Immune In Fire Damage Suit
Plaintiffs filed suit against Dometic, alleging that the fire that extensively damaged a storage building and personal property owned by…
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Jetstream RV Resort Near NASA Opens
Jetstream RV Resort at NASA has officially opened, offering an access-controlled park located adjacently to the NASA Space Center. The…
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Trump Delays Lists 1-3 Tariff Hike
President Trump recently announced that he would delay the increase on tariffs on Lists 1-3, which was scheduled to take…
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Couple Files Suit for Defective Sierra RV
A Pasadena, Texas, couple is suing a Sierra RV manufacturer, alleging they were sold a defective vehicle. Keith Walls and…
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ARVC Partners with Lakeside Luxury Park Models
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and builder of fine Lakeside Luxury Park Models, Clayton Home Building…
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