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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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RVTI Lists Open House Tour Options
Construction work is underway at the new RV Technical Institute building and the team will be ready to host its Grand Opening…
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Community: Stealth Trailer Offers Promotional Program to Support Vets, First Responders
Stealth Enterprises will soon kick off of its “Thank You for Serving” campaign, supporting armed service veterans and first responders…
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Mercer Joins KOA Care Camps as Director of Dev
KOA Care Camps has named Jennifer Mercer, a professional fundraising and marketing executive, as its first director of development. KOA…
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RV Women’s Alliance to Host Hershey Show Event
The RV Women Alliance will host a breakfast networking event at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., sponsored by…
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Thor, National Forest Foundation Team Up
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) has announced a multi-year partnership with RV manufacturer Thor Industries. “We are proud and excited…
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Preps for Halloween
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts in the U.S. and Canada have a full schedule of fall and Halloween activities scheduled,…
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Community: Patriot Coolers Donates $60K to Military Charity
Homes For Our Troops, one of the nation’s top-rated veterans and military charities, announced that Patriot Coolers presented the organization…
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Florida Campground to Complete Expansion November
The Wildwood RV Village Campground in Wildwood, Fla., Expects to complete its expansion of 210 sites by Nov. 1 for…
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Walorski to Talk Trade in Elkhart Tomorrow
RV Industry Association members are invited to join the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Aug. 27 in Elkhart, Ind., at…
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ORR Talks Future of Rec, Elects New Leadership
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Summer Board Meeting capped off two days of meetings in Washington, D.C., focused on growing…
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DOC Meets with RVIA Members to Discuss Expansion Into Asian Markets
The RV Industry Association recently invited personnel from the Department of Commerce (DOC) to visit with members in Elkhart, Ind.,…
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Gov. Holcomb to Build Relationships in Asia
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will lead economic development trips to Asia in the coming months to support the state of…
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ARVC Battles Addition of GFCI Protection
Advocacy efforts led by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) continue following the latest decision by the…
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Brunswick Trades at 9.4 Times Expected Earnings
Brunswick stocks are trading at 9.4 times expected earnings, which is close to its lowest price/earnings ratio since 1999. This…
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RVIA Training to Tackle Litigation Claims
The RV Industry Association will be presenting a recently updated version of the “Flying in Formation” training at 10 a.m. on…
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FMCA RV Club Lands 500,000th Membership
Family Motor Coach Association recently assigned its 500,000th membership. Stacey and Shari Froemming of Omaha, Neb., are F500000. The “F”…
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Camping, RV Industry Leaders to Meet Sept. 5
Leaders from throughout the RV and camping industries will gather in San Francisco on Thursday, Sept. 5, for a summit…
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School System Plans to Convert Old Camping World Space
The Lafayette Parish School System is in talks to purchase a now-shuttered Camping World dealership on Northeast Evangeline Thruway in…
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Trends: RV Sales Trigger Recession Warning
Elkhart, Ind., is flashing a warning sign that a recession could be just ahead. Capital of the country’s recreational-vehicle industry, the…
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RVIA to Host Webinar on CSR Programs
The government affairs team at the RV Industry Association is working to make sure that lawmakers, at all levels, understand…
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Grand Design to Fund Elkhart Street Repair
Elkhart County officials opened bids for intersection improvements north of Middlebury which will be funded by Grand Design RV. This…
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Toy Story 4 Breaks Box Office Record
Over the weekend, Toy Story 4 passed the original Lion King animated film to become the highest grossing “Rated G”…
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Don Clark Discusses Recession Warnings
After Elkhart County was hit hard by the great recession in 2008, some major shakeups within the stock market this…
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ARVC, Newbook Enter Into Elite Partnership
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and tourism technology platform NewBook, have entered into an elite partnership.…
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Grand Canyon Campground to Add 230 Sites
This week, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that it will be expanding and remodeling the popular Ten X Campground on…
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64 KOAs Receive 2019 TripAdvisor Awards
A total of 64 Kampgrounds of America locations throughout North America have been honored with 2019 Certificates of Excellence by…
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Gallery: 22 Nominations Made for RVIA’s 2020 Board
Nominations are in for the RV Industry Association board of directors. Seven director positions are up for election, two manufacturer seats,…
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RV Heritage Foundation Promotes Two to VP
Jennifer Rose and Ryan Szklarek, staff members at the RV/MH Heritage Foundation, have received promotions to vice president. Rose has…
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FRVTA Adds 7 New Students to Scholarship
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) board of directors, at the July meeting, added seven new students to the FRVTA…
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Indiana Secretary of Commerce Appointed to U.S. Investment Advisory Council
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has appointed Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger to the U.S. Investment Advisory Council. In this…
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Community: Thor, KOA Surpass ‘Pick Up America’ Goal
More than 130 tons of garbage have been committed to be removed from public lands since May due to the…
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RVIA’s State Team Meets with Policy Makers
The RV Industry Association’s state government affairs team spent last week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2019 Legislative…
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Industry Mourns Loss of Tri-Lynx’s Reg Funk
The RV industry is mourning the recent loss of Tri-Lynx General Manager Reg Funk, 52. Funk passed away unexpectedly on June…
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Hugelmeyer Pens Open Letter to NMMA Members
Frank Hugelmeyer, who joined the National Marine Manufacturers Association as president-elect on July 15, has released a letter to members recounting his…
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Trump Moves Forward with ‘List 4’ China Tariffs
Last week, President Trump announced that he would be moving forward with “List 4” 301 tariffs on approximately $300 billion…
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FMCA Partners with Togo RV Mobile App
The Family Motor Coach Association has teamed up with Togo RV to provide FMCA members with a free App designed…
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Lamnin and Taitz Join NAE/NWAN Advisor Board
National Automotive Experts (NAE) and NWAN have appointed Adam Lamnin and Hope Taitz to the company’s board of advisors. Lamnin…
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Webinar to Discuss OSHA ‘Reporting Versus Recording’
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET on…
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Class of 2019 Inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame
A record-breaking crowd of industry leaders, friends, colleagues and guests gathered at RV/MH Hall of Fame on Aug. 5 to…
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ARVC Announces Marketing Solution Programs
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced a new Integrated Partnership Program designed to offer a…
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Community: Airstream Partners with Think About Your Eyes
Airstream has partnered with Think About Your Eyes, a national awareness campaign dedicated to educating the public on the benefits of vision…
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Walorski to Keynote RV Women’s Alliance Breakfast
Furrion will be hosting the RV Women’s Alliance Breakfast at the RV Open House on Monday, Sept. 23. Congresswoman Jackie…
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Firm Imagines Elkhart’s Future Through 2040
Community leaders are addressing the elephants in the room: Diversifying the economy, creating housing options, and attracting and retaining talent. This…
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State Officials Designate Southeast Indiana as 21st Century Talent Region
Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo and Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) President Elaine Bedel will join…
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RVTI, Newmar, Thor Meet With Indiana Governor
Members from the RV Technical Institute, Newmar and Thor Industries met with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to present how the…
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RV Hall of Fame Preps for 2019 Induction Dinner
Preparations for the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner are well underway, the organization recently announced. On Monday, Aug.…
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