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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week is March 5-11
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 5-11 as…
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Revised Dates for FMCA RV Club Meeting in March 2024 in Tucson
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, has revised the dates it originally announced it would be holding its 108th…
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Krakora to Lead Getzler Henrich’s Automotive Practice
Kevin Krakora has been named the Automotive Practice Leader of Getzler Henrich & Associates, one of the nation’s oldest and…
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Kampgrounds of America Report: Record Numbers Camped in ‘22
Kampgrounds of America’s monthly research report for January offers a look back at 2022 – the year more people camped…
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2022 Marked a Record Sales Year for Dometic
Dometic reported its net sales for 2022 set an all-time record. The Sweden-based global company reports its earnings in Krona,…
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2023 RV Women’s Alliance Partnerships Available
The RV Women’s Alliance said it will continue to deliver impactful programs and events that further its mission to make…
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Flow-Rite Expands Contract Manufacturing Program
Supply chain disruptions globally have led Flow-Rite to recently expand its contract manufacturing program, providing a domestic source of plastic…
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RVi Partners with Aim Wholesale Distribution
RVi (RVibrake) is partnering with Aim Wholesale Distribution in Phoenix, Arizona. The company said that with Aim’s relationships in the…
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NTP-STAG Kicks off the Year with its Expo in Colorado
NTP-STAG Expo was held earlier this month for the first-time ever in Colorado, and by all accounts it was a…
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Rina Aponte Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Priority One
Rina Aponte, senior operations manager for Priority One Financial Services, is celebrating her 25th anniversary of employment with the company,…
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Time Running Out on Accessing RVDA Con/Expo Materials
Tuesday, Jan. 31 is the last day that RV Dealers Association members will have to access educational materials and exhibitor…
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Plant Shutdowns Cut into Lippert’s Profit
OEMs shut down plants in December to try and get inventory on dealer lots back to “normal,” and that negatively…
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Grand Design Partners with NeuraFlash on Customer Service
Grand Design RV launches Salesforce Service Cloud, which it said is a best-in-class customer service platform designed for Grand Design’s…
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RVroofMagic Debuts Newest Sealant Formula
EPDM Coatings, parent company of RVroofMagic, has brought forth a new generation of the roof sealant. “Over the course of…
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Motor 1 Highlights Sprinter Rehab by Advanced RV
Building an RV with a kitchen, full bath, and living space using an extended-length van is a challenge. But fitting…
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GDP’s Yearly Growth Curbs Recession Worries
U.S. economic activity expanded faster than expected in the final three months of 2022, marking a resilient end to a…
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Wild, Wild Woody’s RV
“We’re with them along the way for as long as they own their RV.” (company motto) When Woody Paylor opened…
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2022 RV Shipments Third-Best on Record
The RV Industry Association’s final survey of manufacturers for 2022 revealed that the industry ended the year with 493,268 units…
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Go RVing Launches 2023 Dealer Tie-In Program
The Go RVing Dealer Tie-In Program returns for 2023, allowing participating dealers to leverage the power of the industry’s national…
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Aqua-Hot Debuts the New 125M Heating System
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand that makes hydronic heating systems for the RV market, has debuted its new 125 Modular system.…
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American Coach Kicks Off 2023 with Rebate Program
American Coach, a luxury Class A brand that is part of the REV Recreation Group, is kicking off the new…
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Catalytic Converters Stolen from Las Vegas Camping World
Catalytic converter thieves continue to cause expensive headaches for Las Vegas Valley residents, according to KVVU-TV, the Fox affiliate in…
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Kampgrounds of America Reports Record Revenue
Kampgrounds of America’s 60th year of business was capped off with record revenue, with totals beating 2021’s revenue – the…
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RVing in New England Looks at Recent Shows, Year Ahead
The weekly Facebook live program, “RVing in New England,” tonight will feature hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro discussing their…
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Bob Dumm is Coachmen RV’s New President
Coachmen RV has named Bob Dumm, an industry veteran with nearly 40 years of experience in the RV industry, as…
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2023 Florida SuperShow Boasts Sales Uptick
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported big crowds on opening day of the 38th Annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow,…
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Aliner Introduces the Evolution 12’
Pennsylvania-based Aliner has debuted its new Evolution 12’, which it calls the “supreme tow and go camper for first-timers.” The…
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RVTI Teams with General RV on Tech Recruitment
The RV Technical Institute continues to explore every option for getting the word out that the industry still has a…
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Brinkley RV Forms Exclusive Partnership with SuperSprings
Brinkley RV and SuperSprings International have announced that SumoSprings will be the exclusive provider of a suspension upgrade, Trailer SumoSprings,…
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Truma Backs 70th Anniversary Melbourne Supershow
The Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow returns to Melbourne next month, showcasing Australia’s best caravan, camping, four-wheel-drive and off-road…
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RV Women’s Alliance Looks Back on Impactful 2022
2022 was a big year for the RV Women’s Alliance, the nonprofit said. It was a year that saw major…
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Meyer Distributing Opens New Utah Facility
Meyer Distributing has opened a new crossdock in Hurricane, Utah, The company said the crossdock will have a direct feed…
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RVnGO Takes Steps Toward Filing IPO
RVeloCITY, doing business as RVnGO, a person-to-person RV rental platform, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on…
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Kampgrounds of America Renews Partnership with USA Bobsled/Skeleton
USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) said Kampgrounds of America has renewed its sponsorship of the team through 2026. The company has been…
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Coming Tuesday: RVIA’s Craig Kirby on In Tow with RV PRO
This Tuesday is the fourth Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of the In Tow with RV…
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Ep. 52 – RVIA’s Craig Kirby on the Settling Down of the Tsunami
COVID-19 delivered a wave to the RV industry that no one could have foreseen even a couple of months before…
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EV Charging Firm Volta Acquired by Shell
A unit of oil giant Shell is buying EV charging firm Volta in an all-cash deal. Estimated to be worth…
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‘Sgt. Pushup’ Fundraises at SuperShow
Decorated U.S. Army veteran Patrick Parker, also known as “Sgt. Pushup,” returns to the Tampa Bay, Florida, region this week…
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Florida SuperShow Draws Thousands to Tampa Bay Area
More than 1,500 RV owners are camped out at the Florida State Fairgrounds this week for the annual Florida RV…
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RV, Park Model Electric Code Revision Cycle Begins
The RV Industry Association reports that the National Fire Protection Association is asking the public for help in updating the…
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ORR Partners with Foundation to Boost Rural Recreation Economy
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is teaming up with the Richard King Mellon Foundation for its next phase in helping rural…
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FMCA Announces Dates for March ’24 Rally
FMCA, a club for international RV owners, is inviting all RVers to attend its 108th International Convention & RV Expo…
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RV PRO Podcast Nominated as Outdoor Media’s Best of 2022
After recently hitting its 50th episode milestone, the “In Tow with RV PRO” podcast was nominated for Best Outdoor Podcast…
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What’s New in POP Displays
Elevating the merchandising of products at dealerships and offering customers a more in-depth experience are the goals for Lippert’s new…
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New Co-op Claims Full Coverage for all North America
A group of independent manufacturers’ rep firms have come together to launch Venture Co-op. According to Georgiann Voissem, founder of…
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Grand Design TO Offer MORryde Independent Suspension
Grand Design RV has invested into the MORryde Independent Suspension System for its units, the Solitude and S-Class series. On…
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Staff Additions, Changes at East to West RV
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, began its 2023 by sharing several promotions and staff additions it…
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Performance Brokerage Services Expands in Canada
Performance Brokerage Services is expanding into Canada with its addition of Bruce Marcia as its Canadian outdoor recreation partner. With…
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Portfolio Promotes Childers to Managing Director
Portfolio announced the promotion of Cliff Childers to the position of managing director, effective immediately. The 21-year industry veteran will…
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Care Camps Adds New Executive Director, Staff Changes
Care Camps has hired Gwynn B. Sullivan as its new executive director. Sullivan brings to the position more than three…
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NRVTA Leaders to Participate in Three Texas RV Shows
Two leaders from the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), Terry “Cooper” Cooper and his wife, Evada, will participate in three…
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Meyer’s RV Acquires New York Dealer
East Coast dealers Meyer’s RV recently purchased Johnston RV located in Webster, New York. Meyer’s RV of Rochester, as it…
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Winnebago Debuts All-Electric Prototype at Florida RV SuperShow
Winnebago will reveal a fully operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, which…
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Red Diamond Debuts New Line of KONI Shocks
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, will exhibit this week at the 2023 Florida RV…
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Micro-Air Marketing Director Joins FMCA Board
Kevin Carlin, Micro-Air’s director of marketing, was elected for a two-year term as a Supplier Representative to the FMCA (formerly…
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Aero Build RV Touts Sheep Wool, Solar Power
The fully electric and luxury RV ‘Coast’ from trailer business Aero Build tailors modern travelers who love creative camping or hopping from one city…
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U.S. Imports to West Coast Decline, Possibly Indicating Major Global Shift
In October 2021, US President Joe Biden announced that the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were switching to a…
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NTP-STAG Keynote, Seminars Spark Positivity and ‘Opportunity’
The expo floor was abuzz Monday evening and Tuesday morning with dealers checking out new products and suppliers entering orders.…
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THOR Industries to Include Starlink System in Motorized RVs
THOR Industries said it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to integrate flat high-performance Starlinks, which provide high-speed,…
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Gulf Stream Coach Salutes Florida SuperShow Director
Gulf Stream Coach, celebrating its 40th year in business in 2023, is meeting with dealers and customers at the Florida…
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Spartan Highlights Innovation at Florida RV SuperShow
Spartan RV Chassis, a brand of The Shyft Group, is highlighting its newly optimized Connected Coach experience, a suite of…
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Airxcel Showcasing Four Brands at NTP-STAG Expo
Airxcel is showcasing the newest product innovations from four of its brands at the NTP-STAG Expo, concluding Tuesday at the…
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Time Running Out on RVTI Scholarship Applications
The closing date for applications for the RV Technical Institute’s Kevin Phillips Scholarship, which covers the cost of Level 1…
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Coach-Net Funds 35 RV Technical Institute Scholarships
Coach-Net, a provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, launched its Ultimate roadside assistance program in March…
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Princess Craft RV Opens New Houston Dealership
Round Rock, Texas-based Princess Craft RV opened a new dealership location in Houston, its second in that city. The Houston…
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ATC Offers Model Sneak Peek at Florida SuperShow
ATC Trailers will unveil three new models at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa this week.0 The showcase product is…
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Xtreme Launching Two New Teardrops, Remodel in Tampa
Xtreme Outdoors will be launching two new models of teardrops as well as a new floorplan for the Little Guy…
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Spot2Nite Features ‘Streamline’ RV Trip Booking Experience
Spot2Nite, a booking software and centralized marketplace designed specifically for RV travelers and campground operators, said that ahead of this…
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Cummins Issues Update on California Regs
Cummins sent the following statement to the RV Industry Association regarding regulations proposed in California regarding small, off-road engines. These…
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RV Columnist to Speak at Tampa SuperShow
Dave Solberg, an RV technical authority that writes a daily advice column about RV maintenance and repair at RVTravel.com, will…
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General RV Partnering with RV Renovation Expert at Tampa Show
General RV will partner with do-it-yourself RV renovator and social media influencer, The Flipping Nomad, for informational seminars during the…
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Golfer Jordan Spieth Looking Forward to RV Life in 2023
Jordan Spieth could feel the pressure. His wife, Annie, wanted them to get an RV. “We tried one at the…
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Get Out and Live
The Handicapped Travel Club has one motto: get out and live (GOAL). “Don’t sit in your home and not have…
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RVIA to Host ‘Path to Purchase’ Event in Elkhart
RV Industry Association (RVIA) members are invited to attend an event on Thursday, Feb. 9, in Elkhart, Indiana, that will…
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67 Million Americans to go RVing in 2023
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) revealed a recent survey that found 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan…
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Ember RVs Touts New Floorplans at Florida SuperShow
Ember Recreational Vehicles will debut two all-new floorplans alongside its dealer partner, Optimum RV, at the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow,…
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Minnesota Sportmen’s Event Turned RV Show Starts Today
A Minnesota local news channel reports on a new “RV Supershow” that starts today, following a cancelled popular Sportmen’s Show…
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NRVTA Reflects on ‘Remarkable’ 2022
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) is reflecting on a wide range of accomplishments in 2022 as the school looks…
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RV Storage Company Launches Rental Platform
RecNation Storage, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RVs and marine storage facilities, has launched RecNation Rental – a…
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Society of Certified RV Pros Touts Newly Certified Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals has recognized 18 individuals from eight participating dealerships who earned a new certification, plus…
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Tiffin Closing Vanleigh RV, Diversifying Motorized Offerings
Tiffin Group announced plans to diversify its motorized product offerings to focus on the growing Class B and Class C…
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Proforma Launches 7,500th eCommerce Store
Proforma, the $500 million technology company in printing, promotional products and packaging, recently launched its 7,500th eCommerce store. Proforma reached…
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Ep. 51 – Bob Zagami on the Historic Past Couple Years and a Look Ahead at ’23
By all accounts 2023 is the year that things return to normal, but the past couple of years have been…
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Blog: Tom Kline, Phil Ingrassia on FTC Safeguards Obligations
In this 15-minute session, dealer consultant Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point talks with Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV…
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Lippert Names Executive VP, Chief HR Officer, Sr. Legal Counsel
LCI Industries announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert, has promoted Eileen Pruitt to executive vice president, chief human resources…
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Portfolio Unveils New Logo
F&I provider Portfolio recently underwent its first brand redesign since launching in 1989, unveiling an updated logo designed to “reflect…
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REV Recreation Group Spotlights Models at Tampa SuperShow
REV Recreation Group, the RV manufacturing subsidiary of REV Group, will highlight a number of models across the American Coach, Fleetwood…
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Yoshino Technology Touts New Solid-State Battery Features
California-based Yoshino Technology revealed two new features today on what it says are the market’s first solid-state technology (SST) solar…
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Portable Power Supplier Offering New Solar Generators
Jackery, the California-based maker of portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, added two more portable solar generators to its Pro…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Intensifies
“The average sales prices for motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions were mixed last month, with towables declining and…
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Cortes Campers’ Deal with Pete’s RV Expands Market by Six States
US Lighting Group, makers of Cortes Campers, said it has signed Pete’s RV Center as a Cortes dealership that will…
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Chinook RV Adds New Floorplan to Bayside Lineup
Chinook RV has added a new floorplan to its Bayside Class B models: the Bayside TB. The floorplan offers twin…
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2023 Redwood Featuring Firefly Touchscreen
Firefly Integrations recently partnered with Redwood RV to provide its customers with the what Firefly said is a best-in-class electrical…
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December Jobs Report: Payrolls Rise by 223,000
December’s jobs report, the last read on U.S. job growth in 2022, showed the labor market remained strong at the…
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Gathering Clouds and Growing Turbulence
Businesses are preparing for a more challenging operating environment in 2023. After two years of frenetic commercial activity fueled by…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying Wilson Electronics Products
Wilson Electronics products are now available at Meyer Distributing, including the popular weBoost cell phone signal booster. Along with RVs,…
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Volta Power Systems Launches All-in-One Power Distribution Hub
Volta Power Systems, a supplier of mobile li-ion (lithium-ion) power systems, has released its new Power Distribution Hub. Volta developed…
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Garmin Introduces RV-Tailored Navigator Series
Garmin said it has come out with two navigators geared specifically toward RV and camping use: the tablet-like 8- and…
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U.S. Jobs End 2022 on Strong Note
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a three-month low last week while layoffs fell…
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Keep it Handy: OSHA Housekeeping Checklist for RV Dealers
Housekeeping reduces waste and helps processes run more smoothly. Organizations that employ it can sell, manufacture and deliver more products…
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