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Trump’s NAFTA Demands Loosen
The Trump administration has softened a key NAFTA demand for more North American content in car manufacturing – a potential…
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Trends: Elkhart, Ind., Shining Example of Future Economy
The self-proclaimed RV capital of the world gives a glimpse of what the American economy looks like when operating at…
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Oregon RV Resort Adds Deluxe Yurts
Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort in Reedsport, Ore., just a few miles from the Oregon Coast, has added four deluxe…
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Outdoorsy Chooses Austin, Texas, as New HQ
Outdoorsy has announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas. Outdoorsy hosts a bookable inventory of RVs worldwide.…
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Tariffs Drive Raw Material Prices to 7-Year High
U.S. factories expanded at a robust yet slightly slower pace in March and tariffs helped drive a measure of raw-material…
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Texas Advertising Achieves 10 Percent Sales Growth
Texas Advertising has achieved nearly 10 percent growth in revenue during the past year as a result of rising park…
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Community: Chemo RV Aims to Replant 175,000 Trees
The owner and staff at Chemo RV in British Columbia are taking steps to be leaders in the wildfire recovery…
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Walorski Releases Statement on China Tariffs
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) has released the following statement after the administration released a preliminary list of Chinese products…
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NATDA Seeks Report Participants
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) recently released the 2018 NATDA Dealer Satisfaction Report survey. The confidential survey report…
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Trump Hopes to Hurry NAFTA Deal Due to Deadlines
The Trump administration is hoping to pull off a quick NAFTA win by aiming for a provisional pact as early…
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Mighway Signs Partners to Peer-to-Peer Platform
RV peer-to-peer platform Mighway has added three new regional partners to its “Mighway Managed” program. Mighway is an Airbnb-style RV peer-to-peer platform…
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China Begins Tariff on 128 U.S. Imports
China has imposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on 128 U.S. imports, including U.S. scrap aluminum and wine, after…
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EPA Looks to Adjust Emission Targets
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on Monday announced that aggressive light-vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions limits set under the Obama administration…
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Community: nuCamp RV Hosts Mobile Pack Event for Starving Children
Recently, more than 400 volunteers gathered at nüCamp RV’s headquarters to prepare and package meals for Feed My Starving Children,…
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RV Hall of Fame Sets Date for Induction Dinner
The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner honoring the Class of 2018 will be held on Aug. 6, at…
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TACO Releases Agenda for Spring Meeting
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) will be holding a three-day Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 22. “I think…
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Senators Seek to Overturn CFPB’s Finance Guidance
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has introduced a resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s auto finance guidance. The resolution,…
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Outdoor Rec Leader Tours SylvanSport
David Knight, North Carolina’s newly appointed director of the Outdoor Industry Office, met with elected leaders and outdoor industry representatives…
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RV Hall of Fame Golf Classic Registration Opens
The RV Hall of Fame recently opened registration for its annual Golf Classic & Fundraiser. The event will be held…
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Mexico Elections Put Pressure on NAFTA Deal
The top U.S. trade official says he’s optimistic a NAFTA agreement could be reached soon, in a race against the clock to…
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Project Propel to Bolster South Bend Flights
A new program to encourage regional businesses and organizations to fly out of South Bend International Airport, and thereby attract…
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Elkhart County Sees Growth, According to Census
Although new Census data indicates a small population growth spurt for Elkhart County in the past year, community leaders continue…
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Indiana and Ontario Form Economic Partnership
Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb recently signed a memorandum in Toronto, Canada, entitled the “Memorandum of Understanding on Economic Cooperation and Trade…
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ORR Pleased with Wildfire Funding Reform in Bill
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated the passage of wildfire funding reform as part of the FY18 Omnibus Spending Bill.…
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Community: FRVTA Donates $2,500 to College-Bound Student
The Northeast Florida Chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has donated $2,500 for Nassau County Senior Brianna Batrous…
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Law Firm Looking into Possible CWH Securities Violations
Johnson Fistel is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Camping World Holdings and certain of its officers.…
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RVIA: February Shipments Increase 9.2 Percent
RV Industry Association’s February survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 43,038, an increase of 9.2 percent from…
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Black Book Sees Value Increase in Spring
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized RV units was $47,682, which is up $1,977 (4.3…
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Survey to Identify RV Rental Market Trends
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) is surveying operators of RV rental businesses to gauge the current state of the rental…
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Sec. Zinke Appoints 3 RV Industry Members to ‘Made in America’ Committee
Matt Miller, president of Newmar, Antonio Gonzalez, president and CEO of TAXA Outdoors, and Jim Rodgers, past chairman and CEO…
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VIDEO: ‘This Is About Jobs in My District,’ Says Walorski
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently pointed to charts provided by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in a hearing on tariffs that confirm…
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Seven RV Parks Installing Solar Panels
In the past two years, at least seven parks in Central and Southern California have invested in solar systems that…
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Candidates Sought for RVIA Board of Directors
The RV Industry Association’s Nominating Committee has issued a call for candidates from the association’s membership to run in this…
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Elkhart Studies County Workforce
The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County is conducting a workforce study of the county. The aim of the project, which…
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Indiana Workforce Gets New Chief
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has made some leadership changes within his administration. The governor has selected Danny Lopez, who currently serves as…
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Trump Sets Chinese Tariffs
President Trump further escalated economic tensions with China by unveiling Thursday afternoon extensive new trade restrictions under section 301 of…
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REV’s Sullivan Advises on Acquisitions
At BizTimes Media’s annual M&A Forum on Wednesday, keynote speaker Tim Sullivan, president and CEO of Milwaukee-based REV Group, discussed…
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Register for Committee Week
Registration is open for the RV Industry Association’s annual Committee Week and Advocacy Day. Committee Week, set for June 3…
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Battle of the Super C’s
The market for Super C motorhomes is a fraction of the total Class C market – maybe 4 percent at…
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U.S. Outlines Hurdles for Tariff Exclusions
Companies seeking exclusions from new steel and aluminum tariffs must apply separately for each unique steel or aluminum product, according…
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VIDEO: RV PRO Talks Aluminum Tariffs with Rep. Walorski, Part One
In Part One of this special edition of “In the Know,” we chat with Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-South Bend)…
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KPA Webinar to Review Hiring Best Practices
KPA’s Christina Johnson will give an informative webinar about hiring practices at 1 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 22. Attendees…
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Lazydays, Andina Finalize Business Combination
Lazydays RV Center and Andina Acquisition Corp. II have announced the closing of their previously announced business combination. The business…
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Derema Group Hires Two RV Industry Specialists
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency, recently added RV specialists Mary Ott and Nick Gomez. “As we expand…
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Annual Capitol Hill Advocacy Set for June 6
The RV Industry Association will host its 17th annual invasion of Capitol Hill for Advocacy Day June 5 and 6.…
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Community: Thor Employees Mentor Students
Tuesday morning, leaders from the Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Teacher’s Credit Union (TCU) and Thor Motor Coach came…
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Marine Industry Finishes 2017 on High Note
Sales of powerboats in the main segments grew 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017 in all 50 states,…
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RVIA Details Initiatives to Change Tech Certification
Last October, the RV Industry Association’s board of directors passed a motion for developing a strategic plan to “increase technical…
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Chicago Bandit Nabs $22,000 RV from Storage
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after he allegedly stole an RV last month from a storage facility in…
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Dometic’s Program Attracts College Students to Elkhart, Ind.
Dometic recently helped sponsor the What’s Next Program, which was held March 2 and 3. Fifty college sophomores, juniors, and seniors…
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Trudeau Dismisses ‘Favor’ of Tariff Exemptions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is brushing off the idea that Canada might be coerced into making concessions at the NAFTA negotiating table…
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O’Rourke Promoted to President of KOA
Toby O’Rourke has been promoted to the role of president of Kampgrounds of America. The promotion was announced March 9…
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Canada’s NAFTA Exit Would Cost $6 Billion
The Conference Board of Canada is predicting Canadian motor vehicle and parts exports would plunge by about $6 billion within a year…
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NMMA Shows Outboard Sales Rise 6.3 Percent
Outboard engine retail sales were up 6.3 percent in 2017, reaching a post-recession high of 270,300 units, and average outboard…
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Tariffs Could Slow Upward Trend in RV Industry
Tariffs on imported metals will have a negative impact on boat and RV manufacturers, according to people in those industries.…
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Indiana High Court Hears RV Arguments
An RV dealership in Elkhart County that used the open road to help certain customers avoid Indiana sales tax, told…
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Go RVing Canada Releases New Wildhood Installment
Go RVing Canada is launching its newest installment of the Wildhood campaign at Cineplex movie theaters across Canada. The cinema…
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RVIA Opposes Trump-Approved Tariffs, Rep. Walorski Says Indiana Jobs at Risk
Thursday afternoon, President Trump signed two proclamations that go into effect on March 23, one imposing a 25 percent tariff…
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Tech Training Revamp to Meet Demands, Says RVIA
Recognizing that the need is urgent and must be addressed, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Board of Directors passed the…
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Marine Dealer Sentiment Drops
Long-term dealer sentiment dropped sharply last month, with the index dipping 11 points to 70 in February versus 81 in…
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Community: Cummins Powers Women to Accelerate the Advancement of Women
The Cummins Powers Women landmark community initiative was recently announced. The initiative will help advance Cummins’ long-term commitment to the…
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RV PRO Announces “Origins”
RV PRO is proud to announce that the theme for the July 2018 issue is: Origins. Focusing on how individuals…
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Former Camp-Out Owner Charles Cyril Dies at 91
Charles Cyril “Cy” Parks, former owner of Camp-Out Rental and Sales in Canada, passed away at the age of 91…
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Laborshed Survey Scheduled for Elkhart County
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Elkhart County is working to conduct an economic study of the county. “Understanding residents’…
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America Awaits Impact of Tariffs
The RV Capital of the World relies heavily on two things President Trump may be targeting – steel and aluminum.…
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Canada and Mexico Offered Waiver on Tariffs
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the Trump administration has offered to exclude Canada and Mexico from tariffs on steel…
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LCI Annexation Gets Final Approval
Goshen City Council members Tuesday gave their final nod of approval to a request by Lippert Components Manufacturing for the…
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Goshen Council to Vote on Lippert Annex Today
After months of meetings, debate and community input, Goshen City Council members Tuesday are set to finalize their decision on…
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Rising Star Casino RV Park Opens
Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun, Ind., has opened its full-service RV facility. RV Park at Rising Star Casino features…
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Trump’s Tweets Suggest Tariff is Leverage for NAFTA Negotiations
President Donald Trump said Monday that North American neighbors Canada and Mexico will get no relief from his new tariffs…
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Rep. Walorski Pens Letter to Trump on Tariffs
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) sent a letter to President Trump last week expressing concerns and sharing feedback from local…
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Trump Administrations Tariff Angers Industry
President Donald Trump invited a trade war after slapping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, daring other countries to act…
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RV Scholarship Application Available Online
Applications for the Kindlund Family Scholarship are now available online through the Mike Molino RV Learning Center Scholarship Program. College undergraduates –…
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Indiana Rep. Walorski Urges ‘Balanced Solution’ for Aluminum Tariff
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Trump announced he plans to impose tariffs of 10…
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Thor Finalizes Deal on Global Joint Venture
Thor Industries recently finalized the deal on its 50/50 joint venture with Tourism Holdings. The joint venture, called TH2, was…
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Concept Images and FAQ Detail RVIA’s New Event
Editor’s note: Below is an FAQ prepared by RVIA in regards to its new RV Reveal event. Scroll down for…
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RVIA Announces 10 Possible Cities for New Event
ELKHART, Ind. – The RV Industry Association has announced the 10 cities under consideration for the site of its groundbreaking…
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RVDA Issues Last Call for Workshop Submissions
RVDA’s Convention/Expo Committee is soliciting workshop proposals for the 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 5-9 at Paris Las Vegas. More than…
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Community: RV Industry Family Seeks Funds for Cancer Treatment
Luke Perkins of Bremen, Ind., whose mother has been a lifetime employee of the RV industry, was diagnosed with testicular…
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Cava Robles New RV Resort Offers Preview
Cava Robles RV Resort is inviting RVers to take advantage of a spring special weekend preview at the Signature Sun…
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ORR Pushes for Outdoor Rec Offices Across U.S.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) recently called for governors in all 50 states to establish an Outdoor Recreation Industry Office…
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LCI Rezoning Request Approved by Goshen, Ind.
Goshen Plan Commission members voted last week to send a favorable recommendation to the Goshen City Council regarding the requested…
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Florida to Get 195-Unit RV Park
Jackson County Commissioners in Florida recently approved a development order authorizing the establishment of a large RV campground to be…
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Mexico to Host Next Round of NAFTA Talks
Mexico and Canada aim to finish reworking less contentious chapters of the NAFTA trade deal with the U.S. in new…
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RVIA Releases January Wholesale Shipments
RV Industry Association’s January survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 42,441, an increase of 25.3 percent from…
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VIDEO: Statistical Surveys President Scott Stropkai Talks RV Numbers
On the latest episode of In the Know, Statistical Surveys’ Scott Stropkai talks about taking the role of president and…
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RVIA to Host 12V System Webinar
The RV Industry Association’s Standards Department will host a webinar on connectors and terminals in the 12V system at 11…
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Powerboat Registration Increases, Report
New powerboat registrations in January were up 2.9 percent in the main segments over January 2017, which had an increase…
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RAM 1500 Interest Increases 172 Percent
Jumpstart Automotive Media, a media, insights, and marketing solutions company, has released its February shopper interest data results, showing how…
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Opinion: The RV Industry and #MeToo
Each day in the media we hear new allegations of sexual harassment and assault. These accounts are far ranging, from…
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Hall of Fame Looks to Retire Loan
The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s mission is to retire its entire bank loan by the end of 2018. The manufactured…
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RVshare Raises $50 Million from Tritium Partners
RVshare recently secured a $50 million commitment from Austin, Texas-based investment firm Tritium Partners, whose managing partners led the first investment in vacation…
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FBI to Help CalARVC Emergency Planning Workshop
Park operators from California and across the country will participate in a day-long emergency planning workshop on Feb. 28 that…
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Aluminum Tariff Supported by Commerce Department
The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday recommended that President Donald Trump impose a range of tariffs and quotas on imported…
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Indiana’s Population Too Low, Says Exec
Brian Burton, the president of the Indiana Manufacturers Association, has said that in order to fill the growing number of…
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CFPB Director to Limit Powers Made by Predecessor
The temporary head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced a new plan for the agency that seems to confirm the…
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RVs Account for $30 Billion in Annual Economic Activity, Report
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) found that RVs accounted for $30 billion in direct annual…
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Two Groups Unify as Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
Recreation industry leaders announced this week the formation of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), a unified entity that will provide…
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Community: 50 Acts of Kindness for Jayco’s 50th Anniversary
To help kick off Jayco’s 50th anniversary celebration, the manufacturer is utilizing the 50th day of its 50th year in business to share…
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National Indoor RV Centers Expands to Las Vegas
National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC) recently announced it is continuing its expansion by opening its first location in Las Vegas,…
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