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Walorski Calls for Renewal of China Tariff Relief
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Ron Kind (D-Wis.), along with Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), recently…
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Boat Registrations Decline 7.1 Percent
Boat registrations were down 8.2 percent in the main powerboat categories versus the first quarter of 2018, and down 7.1…
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Community: Winnebago, NFL Vikings Team Up for Food Truck
This summer children experiencing food insecurity in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region could access a meal from a new food truck supported by The Minnesota Vikings…
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Blue Water Launches RV Rental Program
Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, has launched its…
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Accuride Launches Online Store
Accuride International, a designer and manufacturer of sliding hardware, has launched an online store to expand access to a wide range of its…
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Gander RV’s Large American Flag in N.C. Approved
On Monday, the Statesville Planning Board in North Carolina scraped together a quorum of five members during a special midday…
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TMC Participates in High School RV Construction Pathway Program
For the past five months, Thor Motor Coach participated in Northwood High School’s RV Construction graduation pathway program in Nappanee,…
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Indiana Quality of Life Rating Updated
A new report from the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University updates the quality of life…
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NERVDA Discusses Follow-up RVWA Meeting
The New England RV business community recently gathered in Worcester, Mass., to learn more about the RV Women’s Alliance and…
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Walorski Issues Statement on USMCA
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Trump announced an agreement with Mexico that suspends tariffs…
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A War Vet’s Insight Into Being a Leader, Pt. 1
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in MyCentralJersey.com. This blog post is Part One of a two-part story…
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‘Toy Story 4’-Themed RV to Roll into Elkhart
A Toy Story 4-themed RV will roll into Elkhart, Ind., featuring photo opportunities for fans, film-themed prizes and carnival games.…
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Chinese Manufacturer to Open Indiana Facility
Indiana Wheel Corp. (IWC), a startup manufacturing company specializing in the production and distribution of steel wheels, has announced plans to…
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ARVC Delegation Meets with 34 Legislators
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) wrapped up its participation in RVs Move America Week on Wednesday…
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Community: LifeStraw, Airstream Begin Cross-Country Campaign
LifeStraw, a leader in water filtration and purification solutions, will hit the road this summer with Airstream for the “Clean Water Across America” tour. From June through…
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Outdoorsy Launches Vehicle Purchase Program, New Online Distribution Model
Outdoorsy recently launched its Vehicle Purchase Program, an internet sales and distribution model for campervans and RVs. This new, one-stop…
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NATDA, RVTI Enter Talks for Tech Program
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced that advanced negotiations have begun with multiple third-party services, including RV…
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Elizabeth Warren to Appear at RV Hall of Fame
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is set to visit Elkhart this week, with her team announcing a change of venue…
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ARVC CEO Shares Economic Impact on Capitol Hill
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) continued advocacy efforts at RVs Move America Advocacy Week in Washington,…
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RVIA Execs Tout Initiatives at Leadership Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The past two years have been particularly fruitful ones for the RV Industry Association, the group’s leadership…
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RV Study Touts Economic Impact of $114 Billion
The new RVs Move America Economic Impact Study, released at the annual meeting of the RV Industry Association, revealed that…
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Economic Impact Study Casts Spotlight on Indiana
A new study on the economic impact of the RV industry shows Indiana has the most economic activity related to…
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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico Because of Immigration
Shares of U.S., Asian and German automakers tumbled on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on imports…
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Nominations for ARVC Board of Directors Open
Voting Areas 1 and 5 have openings for the ARVC board of directors with 3-year terms beginning on Nov. 10.…
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RVDA of Canada Launches Tech Week
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has launched ‘RV Tech Week’ to recognize the vital role RV service technicians play…
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Blog: How to Sell RVs to Millennials
The biggest shift when it comes to selling to Millennials is the transition from closing a deal to helping your…
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ARVC Lists Delegation Going to D.C.
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) will be sending a strong delegation to Washington, D.C., to participate…
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Community: Fantasy RV Tours Donates $31,000 to Make-A-Wish
When 100 guests showed up on April 1 for Fantasy RV Tours’ 10th Reunion RV Rally in Nashville, Tenn., they…
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VIDEO: Senator Mike Braun Visits Grand Design RV
Indiana Sen. Mike Braun recently toured Grand Design RV in Middlebury, Ind., to learn more about Grand Design RV and the manufacturing process…
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Blue Water Development Expands KOA Portfolio
Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, has added two…
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Cove Communities Poised for Major Acquisitions
Cove Communities has hired Jeff Schwartzas as vice president of acquisitions. He will source acquisitions for Cove Communities in North America and develop…
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Following Dispute, CalARVC Rebrands Itself
The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) has changed the association’s name to CampCalNow RV Park and Campground…
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Canada Works to Ratify NAFTA Replacement
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is remaining mum on the ratification timeline for the new North American free-trade agreement, but…
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NMMA Highest Level of Sales in the Past 11 Years
The National Marine Manufacturers Association recently reported that U.S. powerboat sales were about 276,000 units in 2018, up 4 percent…
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Deadline for Canadian Technician Bursaries Nears
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has notified members that there are few days left to submit for the NTP-STAG…
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Survey: Travel Trailers and Class C’s Most Popular RV Rentals
According to the new survey by the RV Rental Association (RVRA), RV rental revenue will continue upward during the 2019…
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Owner of LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair Dies at 58
David Keith LeMeilleur, age 58, of LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair, quietly and peacefully left his earthly home surrounded…
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Thor Partners with Indy 500 Champion Takuma Sato
Thor Industries has partnered with Takuma Sato, professional IndyCar driver and winner of the 2017 Indy500. While at the track throughout the…
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Senators’ Bill to Simplify Permitting Process
The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act was recently introduced by Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Shelley Moore Capito…
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Increase Revenue and Efficiency for Your Dealership with Business Texting
The RV PRO-hosted KENECT webinar on business texting is now available online. Did you know that 89% of your customers and prospects would…
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RVIA Reveals Aftermarket Parts Survey Findings
The RV Industry Association recently released research it conducted on the RV aftermarket customer experience. When it comes to selecting…
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U.S. Boat Sales Rise 4 Percent in 2018
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has released new data that shows unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. reached 276,000…
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Bill Aims to Fix Floorplan Interest Deduction
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME), both members of the Senate RV Caucus, have introduced a bill that would…
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Go RV Rentals Publishes RV Rental Guide
Go RV Rentals has published its new “Ultimate Guide to Renting an RV.” The updated guide contains information geared to…
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RumbleOn Promotes Peter Levy to COO
RumbleOn has appointed Peter Levy as chief operating officer, effective immediately. Levy will be responsible for leading day-to-day operations and overarching…
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RV Values Increase at Auctions as Summer Arrives
Black Book recently released its RV auction findings as summer approaches, showing that the average selling price for motorized units…
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Construction Underway for Hall of Fame Expansion
The RV/MH Hall of Fame heads into summer ready to expand after a few years of preparation. Construction is now…
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Americans Traveling More This Summer
The largest seasonal surge in gas prices since 2011 isn’t slowing down travel plans this summer as more Americans are…
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Walorski Reacts to Removal of Tariffs
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released a statement after the Trump administration announced an agreement with Canada and Mexico to…
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Canadian RV Association Adds 2 New Directors
The Canadian RV Association held its Annual General Meeting on May 15, 2019 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Joining CRVA’s…
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RVDA Applauds New Steel, Aluminum Tariff Deal
The RV Dealers Association of Canada recently applauded the Canadian and the U.S. governments’ decision on the trade deal to lift…
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REV Group’s Terveer Retires After 40 Years
REV Recreation Group has announced the retirement of Pat Terveer, VP and general manager of REV’s Class A motorhome division,…
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RVIA President Frank Hugelmeyer Resigns
The RV Industry Association has accepted the resignation of Frank Hugelmeyer as president of the association. In response, the executive…
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Cummins Increases Footprint in Indiana
At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Cummins, along with the governor of Indiana and the mayors of Columbus, Greenwood and Indianapolis, recently announced plans to expand its presence along…
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Brunswick Announces Freedom Boat Club Acquisition
Brunswick Corp. said it has entered into an agreement to acquire Freedom Boat Club. Terms were not disclosed. Brunswick said…
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Industry Members to Meet with NHTSA in D.C.
RV industry members will be visiting with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on June 4 during RVs Move…
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Hugelmeyer Says RV Industry Strongly Positioned
Despite early reports of declining wholesale shipments and retail demand, the overall outlook for the RV industry remains solid, positioning…
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NERVDA to Host RVWA Cocktail Reception, Networking Event
The New England RV Dealers Association will host a cocktail reception and networking event to introduce the RV Women’s Alliance to industry…
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U.S., Canada, and Mexico Approach Tariff Removal
The Trump administration is nearing a deal with Canada and Mexico to remove U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs as part…
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Auto Tariff Decision to Be Delayed 6 Months
President Donald Trump is expected to delay a decision on tariffs on imported cars and parts by up to six…
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FMCA Offers New Lithium-Iron Battery Benefit
Family Motor Coach Association, an international association for RV owners, has announced a new partnership with Briter Products, manufacturer of…
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Community: Lazydays Golf Tournament Raises $130,000
The Lazydays Employee Foundation recently announced that its 9th Annual Golf Tournament raised more than $130,000 to support at-risk youth…
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Letter from the Publisher: The Benefits of Advocacy Day
I participated in Committee Week for the first-time last year, including the annual Advocacy Day. This was one of the…
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LCI Partners with Horizon Education Alliance to Host Career Quest
Lippert Components has partnered with Horizon Education Alliance (HEA), and about 50 local businesses, to host Career Quest 2019. Held…
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Arizona ARVC Presents Denton Award to Mickelson
Harvey Mickelson was visibly moved when he recently received the Jack Denton Memorial Award from the Arizona Association of RV…
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China Sets Terms for Ending Trade War
China, for the first time, made clear what it wants to see from the U.S. in talks to end their…
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RumbleOn Announces Common Stock Private Offerings
RumbleOn has announced the pricing of $30 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% convertible senior notes due 2024 in a…
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Ohio Jellystone to Celebrate Grand Opening
Daren and Lorraine Carlson plan to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Hocking Hills Jellystone Park location in Ohio from…
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Indiana Lamination Business to Create 100 Jobs
Elkhart-based Great Lakes Forest Products has announced plans to establish a new sister company in Bristol, potentially creating 100 new…
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Iowa Governor Signs RV Specific Franchise Bill
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed Senate File 435, a towable-only RV specific franchise bill. SF 435 addresses the unique…
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RV Technical Institute Nails Down Elkhart Location
The RV Technical Institute has selected a building for its new training facility. The 18,000-square-foot facility, located at 3333 Middlebury…
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Trump Imposes New Taxes on Chinese Exports
The U.S. has escalated its trade war with China, hiking tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese exports hours after…
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Equal-i-zer Recognized by Utah Mfg. Association
This year, the Utah Manufacturing Association (UMA) held its first “Coolest Things Made in Utah” contest to bring awareness to the…
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Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Over Auto Tariffs
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) recently led a bipartisan group of 159 members of Congress in urging Director…
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Community: Thor and KOA Partner for ‘Pick Up America’
Thor Industries and Kampgrounds of America recently launched the Pick Up America campaign, a multi-year joint endeavor. Pick Up America…
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CEOs Rank Indiana No. 5 for Business
Chief executives recently ranked Texas the best state in the U.S. for business, according to Chief Executive magazine’s 2019 “Best and Worst…
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VIDEO: TV Show to Feature Winnebago Navion
A Winnebago Navion will be featured in an upcoming episode of the television show Raw Travel on May 11-12. The travel…
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New Edition of Service Management Guide Released
The 12th Edition of the Service Management Guide is now available from the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The guide includes…
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Startup RV Manufacturer Eyes Elkhart for $12M
A startup RV company offering high-end campers is considering Elkhart County for a $12 million investment. This story by Jordan…
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California Man Teaches RV Repair for Free
Dayne King of Nevada County, Calif., will tell RVers how to repair their RVs or trailers for free. This business…
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Trump Tweets New Chinese Tariff Threat
President Trump’s top trade negotiator told him that Beijing was back-tracking on a trade deal following a round of talks…
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Canada Lifts Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Boats
The Canadian government has removed the 10 percent retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built recreational boats that resulted from President Trump’s 10…
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Brunswick Sells Fitness Business for $490 Million
Brunswick Corp. has announced that it will sell its Fitness business to KPS Capital Partners for $490 million. Following completion…
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SBA Announces New Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).…
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Canadian RV Organizations Pursue Tariff Lift
Representatives from the RV Dealers Association of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) visited Parliament Hill on…
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Federal Infrastructure Initiative Underway
An important meeting between President Trump, House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer took place on Tuesday, April 30…
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Job Creation Smashes Expectations
The U.S. labor market charged ahead in April, according to Yahoo News. The economy added 263,000 non-farm payrolls for the…
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Trump, Democrats Agree to $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
The Democrats and President Trump emerged from a meeting on Tuesday saying they agreed to go “big and bold” in…
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NAE/NWAN Appoint Ford Motor Co. Vet to CFO
National Automotive Experts (NAE) and NWAN has appointed Grant Grigorian as its chief financial officer. Grigorian has extensive experience in…
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Walorski Renews Tariff Exclusion Concerns
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) this week sent Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross a second letter in as many months…
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Go RVing to Sponsor Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’
Go RVing has announced that it is one of the corporate sponsors for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. It joins…
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House RV Caucus Founder to Speak at D.C. Event
Congressman Dennis A. Ross, one of the founders of the RV Caucus, will speak on Monday, June 3, at the “Welcome…
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Canadian Consul Comartin Discusses Tariffs, RVs
U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel has a negative impact on both countries and clashes with the history of…
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RV Nomads Release Two Free Resources
Full-time RV nomad Tara Sage, 43, and her partner Carl and their dog Cosmo, recently released two free resources to…
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Future of South Bend-Elkhart Gets $42M Funding
A $42.4 million grant from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment will create an initiative focused on cutting-edge research, technologies, innovation and jobs…
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Brunswick Reports Q1 Net Sales of $1 Billion
Brunswick Corp. reported GAAP net sales of $1.05 billion, an 8.7 percent increase over the first quarter of 2018. This…
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Community: CWRV Transport Grows Support for Care Camps
CWRV Transport of Elkhart, Ind., has always been a huge supporter of Care Camps. In 2018, they organized local professional…
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ITC Releases Report on Effect of USMCA Agreement
Automakers are projected to sell 140,000 fewer cars per year under the proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement according to a report…
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The Leadership Factories, Part 2
Editor’s note: The CEOs of the two largest RV manufacturers in the U.S. – Thor’s Bob Martin and Forest River’s…
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Keystone Recognized by Clean Air Award Partners
Keystone RV was one of four recipients recognized this week for their efforts to clean up the air in the…
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