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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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KOA Releases First North American Glamping Report
Interest in glamping – or, “glamorous camping” – is growing among North American leisure travelers, according to the 2019 North…
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‘Talent’ Trailers Earn Green Certification
TRA Certification has announced the first Green Certification of Canadian “talent” trailers. These luxury talent trailers are offered by Vancouver…
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ARVC Introduces New Products and Store
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is announcing the opening of a new store featuring ARVC and…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals’ Announces Recently Certified, Recertified Industry Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recently recognized 32 individuals from 23 participating dealers who earned a certification, or renewed…
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Bank of America Made Bronze Partner for Expo
The RV Dealers Association recently announced that Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a Bronze Partner for the 2019 RV…
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Blog: 3 Tips for Effective, Affordable Digital Marketing
The marketing landscape has changed dramatically in recent years and continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As a marketer,…
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Duane Spader to Be Honored with Titan Award
Spader Business Management Founder Duane Spader will be honored with the national RV Dealers Association’s Titan Award on Nov. 13.…
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Democrats Wait on Mexican Labor Laws for USMCA
The head of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations labor union on Wednesday warned against speedy passage…
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RV Women’s Alliance Meeting Set for Nov. 11
Next month, the RV Women’s Alliance will hold a fall board of directors meeting in conjunction with the RV Dealer…
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EnerSys Offers Advanced Battery Shop Chargers
EnerSys, manufacturer of Odyssey batteries, has expanded its Odyssey battery offerings to include advanced battery shop chargers. With a complete range of 12-volt chargers…
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41% of Marine Dealers Report Sales Decline
Market conditions seemed to improve somewhat in September, but boat dealer responses to a new survey fluctuated drastically depending on their…
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RVIA Names New, Reelected Board Members
The RV Industry Association has announced the 2020 election results for its board of directors. Official representatives from member companies…
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Illinois Supreme Court Approves Refund for Lemon
The Illinois Supreme Court has awarded vindication to a couple who purchased a lemon of a motorhome, when the court…
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Community: Thor Helps First Descents in Cancer Battle
Thor Industries has partnered with First Descents to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for people battling cancer. Thor helps by providing lodging…
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Spartan Motors Hosts 100 High School Students
Spartan Motors recently played host to nearly 100 local high school students at its Charlotte, Mich., headquarters in celebration of Manufacturing Day. Students…
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Zeman RV Celebrates Construction Milestone
Zeman RV has announced the completion of the structural framework for all of its amenity buildings at its newest luxury…
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Holcomb Promotes Indiana in India
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and the delegation continued their economic development trip this week…
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RVIA Picks Craig Kirby as President
The RV Industry Association announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously selected Craig Kirby to serve as president…
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Diesel Manufacturing Powers Jobs
In 2018, more than 1 million heavy-duty diesel engines were manufactured in facilities across the United States – a growth…
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Canada Starts Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
A group of Canadian outdoor industry leaders has formed of the Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to provide a strong voice…
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Winnebago Industries to Host Investor Day in New York City
Winnebago Industries will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Tavern on The Green in New York City. Winnebago…
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RV Values Mixed as Fall Arrives
Fall has officially arrived, and with it a mixed market for the RV industry. It’s always nice when the motorized…
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Hugelmeyer: ‘Boating Industry is Strong’
National Marine Manufacturers Association president Frank Hugelmeyer, who succeeds Thom Dammrich, addressed the recreational boating industry for the first time…
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Indiana Renews Agreement with Zhejiang Province
Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana delegation joined provincial officials from China’s Zhejiang Province this week to renew…
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Deadline for Spader Scholarship is Oct. 7
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center will be accepting applications until Oct. 7 for the 2020to 2021 Duane Spader Leadership…
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RVIA Helps Chinese Officials with Driver’s License Requirements
As the RV industry continues to grow in China, Chinese officials have turned to the RV Industry Association for assistance…
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Report: Outdoor Rec Generates $778B Annually
The second consecutive year of economic data on the outdoor rec industry by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has…
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Walorski Applauds U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) has released the following statement after the U.S. and Japan announced an agreement on a…
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Impeachment Inquiry May Affect New Trade Deal
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that an impeachment inquiry against him could derail congressional approval of a North America…
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Gene Lubin of Lubin Sales Co. Passes Away at 80
Eugene “Gene” Leon Lubin passed away on Sept. 14 at the age of 80 in Palm Harbor, Fla. A service will be…
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U.S. Reps Introduce RV Floor Plan Tax Fix
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) recently introduced the bipartisan “Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act” (H.R. 4349)…
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RVIA Seminar to Cover Preventing and Defending Litigation for Dealers and Manufacturers
The RV Industry Association will present a recently updated version of the “Flying in Formation” training for the first time…
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Webinar to Review Weed Drug-Testing Programs
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 12:30 p.m. ET on…
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Seating Still Available for RVWA Breakfast with Rep. Walorski
Seats are still available for the RV Women’s Alliance breakfast and networking event taking place during next week’s Elkhart Open House…
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Hall of Fame Nominations Close Oct. 31
The RV/MH Hall of Fame has announced that there are less than 45 days until the deadline for nominations for…
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VIDEO: Lance Reveals Specialty Media Rig
Lance Camper recently announced its latest iteration of a specialty media and events rig is called The Altimeter. It follows…
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Indiana Secures Grant to Assist Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced Indiana as the recipient of a $495,000 State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP)…
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Community: Care Camps Seeks Donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
For so many children with cancer going to summer camp is dream that just doesn’t seem possible. Care Camps is…
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Community: Forest River Pledges $1M to KOA Care Camps
Forest River is teaming up with KOA Care Camps to ensure that more children with cancer can experience the healing…
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KOA Resort Reopens Following Hurricane Dorian
Campers were again rolling through the front gates Tuesday at the Cape Hatteras, N.C., KOA Resort following Hurricane Dorian. The…
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RVIA to Host Webinar on Tiny Homes
The RV Industry Association will host a Driving Policy webinar on tiny homes at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept.…
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TACO’s Fall Show to Include Educational Seminars
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) is gearing up for its fall show on Sept. 25 in the North…
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RVTI Announces Two Licensed Partners
The RV Technical Institute has announced that its first partner for its Level 1 training programs will be the Camping World Technical…
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RVSEF, RVTI Join Forces to Train Consumers
The newly established RV Technical Institute will be hosting the 2020 Spring RV Safety & Education Foundation’s (RVSEF) Technical Education…
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Nickels to Host Sales Track Workshops at Expo
https://youtu.be/EFDgW7WS1Ac The 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature two 60-minute workshops in the sales education track by first-time convention speaker…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Strengthens Ties in Japan
Gov. Eric Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)…
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Spader Leadership Program Applications Available
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has begun accepting applications for the 2020 to 2021 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This…
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LCI, Kinaxis Win Supply Chain Award
Kinaxis, a provider of supply chain software solutions, and Lippert Components have been named a recipient of Supply & Demand Chain…
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Florida RV Parks Unharmed by Hurricane Dorian
The vast majority of Florida’s RV parks and campgrounds, with the exception of some on the Northeast and Central Atlantic…
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Community: Thor, KOA Care Enter 4th Year of Partnership
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Thor Industries announced it is partnering with KOA Care Camps for the fourth consecutive…
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CEO of IOI Refuses to Answer Allegations
The owner of an Elkhart payroll company refuses to answer the allegations in the first of several lawsuits from banks…
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Indiana Developer Allan Ludwig Dies at 80
Allan Ludwig, 80, of Bristol, Ind., died Friday, Aug. 30, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after a lengthy…
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Holcomb Establishes Korean Business Connections
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation…
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ARVC Makes Hytropy New Member Benefit Provider
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has added Hytropy as its newest member benefit provider (MBP) for…
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