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American Coach Debuts App to Assist New Owners
American Coach, a luxury RV brand that’s part of REV Recreation Group, added a mobile app to its Platinum Experience…
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Star brite Parent Ocean Bio-Chem Reveals Record Net Income
Ocean Bio-Chem, parent company of Star brite and Kinpak – vertical manufacturer and distributor of performance, appearance, maintenance and disinfectant…
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Meyer Adds Kenwood Business Radios to Portfolio
Meyer Distributing added Kenwood to their line card and stocking inventory. Kenwood specializes in the electronics market for automotive and…
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Lightning eMotors Reports Record Q2 Revenue
Loveland, Colo.-based Lightning eMotors reported record second quarter revenue of $5.9 million, compared to $0.9 million for Q2 last year.…
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NRTVA Presents Awards at Texas RV Assoc. Annual Convention
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) bestowed three Champion Awards on Sunday night at the Texas RV Association’s (TRVA) 47th…
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SBA Administrator Celebrates Startup Day Across America
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman released the following statement today on Startup Day Across America: “On Startup…
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Exclusive: Youngblood’s RV Taps into Love of the Lifestyle
As brisk as RV sales have been, the management team at Youngblood’s RV & Outdoor decided to try a new…
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RV Startup Ember to Ramp up Production in Elkhart County
Ember Recreational Vehicles Inc., a new startup RV manufacturer, unveiled plans to launch operations in Elkhart County, with plans to…
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Video: First Class of Incarcerated Students Graduate as RV Techs in Texas
The Texas Department of Corrections has released a video highlighting the first class of new RV technicians that has come…
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ATC Updates Trailer Lines and Brand Direction
Aluminum Trailer Co. (ATC) said it is entering into a new phase for the company and its products starting next month.…
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Solving the Campground Crunch
The following was written by Saskia Boogman of Kampgrounds of America, and published on RVIA’s website. Over the past several…
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Meyer Distributing Adds EvoCharge Products
Meyer Distributing will begin distributing products from EvoCharge, a maker of electric vehicle charging solutions and cable management systems. The…
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Digital Era Media Launches Canadian RV Buy & Sell Marketplace
Digital Era Media, producers of MyDealers.ca and Canada’s most popular boat buying and selling website BoatDealers.ca, unveiled the latest addition…
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Elkhart County Council Passes Resolution for Distribution Warehouse
The following report is from a piece in The Elkhart Truth comes from Jordan Fouts. County officials signaled their intent…
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Video Blog: Attention to Your Insurance Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Everyone needs to have insurance. But as dealership expert Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point said, it’s what type of…
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Creative Products Group Acquires Fasteners Unlimited
Creative Products Group (CPG) is acquiring Fasteners Unlimited. Fasteners Unlimited, which also operates under the name Blue Star Supplies, is…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Phoenix Protective Coatings
Meyer Distributing added Phoenix Protective Coatings to its line card and stocking inventory. Phoenix Protective Coatings specializes in spray-on bed…
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Camping World Holds Grand Opening in Fairmont
Camping World held a grand opening on Friday, Aug. 13, at its new facility in Fairmont, W.V., 5 News WDTV…
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Man Arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft at Indiana Car Dealership
Police say an Evansville, Ind., man was arrested again for trying to steal a catalytic converter, WFIE reported. Officers were…
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CyberLandr on Hold but Pre-Orders Continue
Chatter about Tesla‘s upcoming Cybertruck has subsided since its unveil in late 2019, but that’s not stopping designers from imagining…
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French Company Wins Bidding War Over Germany’s Hella
French supplier Faurecia will acquire a majority stake in German automotive lighting group Hella, trumping rival bidders and creating the…
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Indiana Commerce Secretary Makes Eco-Devo Appointment
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announced David Rosenberg as the executive vice president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation…
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Keystone RV Adding Solar Power as Standard Equipment
This fall, Keystone RV will become the first major towable RV manufacturer to offer solar power as standard equipment on…
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Fresno Van Conversion Company Comes into its Own
The Fresno (Calif.) Bee recently spotlighted a local company that’s been doing camper van conversions for decades, but only recently…
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plunged in Early August to Decade Low
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped sharply in early August to its lowest level in a decade, as Americans gave faltering outlooks…
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Thriving ‘Outside of the Hub’
Elkhart, Ind. has long been dubbed the “RV Capital of the World” for good reason – about 80 percent of…
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RV Industry Association Aftermarket Conference Grows
Attendance for the 2021 RV Industry Association Aftermarket Conference grew to 219 participants from 204 the last time it was…
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RVTI Announces Classes Through June 2022
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) revealed its class schedule through June 2022. Both the in-person and hybrid schedules have been…
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Colorado Teardrops to Release an EV Adventure Trailer
Colorado Teardrops revealed its new patent-pending teardrop camping trailer designed for use with electric vehicles, The Boulder. The company said…
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Canadian Wholesale RV Shipments Take Big Jump
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada, for the second quarter ending June 30, totaled…
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Event Workshop Spotlights Sales, Marketing Relationship
Kristina Shrider, founder of RVEM Mastermind and head of marketing at Giant Recreation World, will host a workshop regarding the…
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Canadian RV and Camping Industry Plan Annual Camping Appreciation Weekend
Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend is a national initiative coordinated by the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC). Members thank their…
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REDARC Unveils First North American Overland Vehicle
Australia-based REDARC has long produced a fleet of Toyota Hilux vehicles that it managed and custom-outfitted to make capable of…
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New Jobless Claims Dropped Slightly Last Week
New weekly jobless claims took another dip last week, with the labor market’s recovery still makingheadway despite the lingering threat…
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Colorado Man to Deliver RVs and Trailers to Firefighters Who Lost Their Homes
When firefighters are called upon to face dangerous wildfires, they sacrifice everything for the good of others. It is with…
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RV Aftermarket Celebrates Members During 2021 Awards
The 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference is currently taking place in Atlanta, and on Tuesday, Aug. 10th, the industry came together…
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Baird Survey: Dealer Outlook in Positive Territory for July
A new survey finds RV dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as for the three- to five-year time…
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Airxcel Debuts New Mobile Showcase
Airxcel is hitting the road with a new mobile showcase. Making its national debut at the recent Winnebago Grand National…
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RVWA Hosting Open House Panel Discussion
The RV Women’s Alliance invites members of the RV industry to attend its breakfast panel discussion planned for Elkhart Open…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Couple that Sued Manufacturer
A retired couple who did not give the manufacturer of an issue-ridden RV a sufficient opportunity to repair a leaking…
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Xantrex and RV Geeks to Host ‘Solar One Year Later’ Livestream
Xantrex, a manufacturer of onboard AC power technology, and the RV Geeks, the social media celebrities from YouTube, are hosting…
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ATC Unveils Off-Grid Package for Game Changer PRO Series
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) created an Off-Grid Package, geared toward those interested in boondocking or with a desire for greater…
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Lightning eMotors, Forest River Reach Multiyear Agreement on Clean Buses
Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, and RV manufacturer Forest River, entered into a strategic…
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Dometic Partners with NRVTA to Train New Field Service Teams
Dometic Service, a division of Dometic Corp., is sending company technicians to the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) in Texas…
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Airstream Deploys Customer Data Platform
Airstream tapped Customer Data Platform (CDP) company Amperity to unify consumer data and better understand the digital, financial and physical…
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Air Lift Releases New Air Lift Kits for Kia and Hyundai Midsize SUVs
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000 – to now fit…
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Cummins Demonstrates in Electric Truck Technology Event
With less than one month until the showcase, Cummins said it is gearing up for the North American Council for…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Coyote Mfg.
Patrick Industries completed the acquisition of Nashville, Ga.-based Coyote Mfg., a designer, fabricator and manufacturer of steel and aluminum products,…
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Lance Camper Adds Live Chat to Website
Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. launched a new “live chat” customer assistance functionality on its website, lancecamper.com. The company said that…
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Camping World SuperCenter to Host Grand Opening at First West Virginia Location
Five months after announcing the purchase of the local Trailer City RV dealership in Fairmont, W.V., Camping World is just…
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Manufacturing Expert Advises Mid-Year Supply Chain Review
Manufacturing and supply chain expert, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., advises manufacturers and distributors to take a…
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Details Finalized on Daimler Truck-Cummins Partnership
Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announced in February that they would enter a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engines.…
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Tuesday: Bob Wheeler, Airstream CEO, Joins In Tow with RV PRO
This week’s podcast guest is Bob Wheeler, president and CEO of Airstream. He’ll talk about his company’s rich history dating…
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Can-Do Duo Form
As the country comes out of the worst pandemic in a century, many businesses are beginning to realize the new…
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Last Call for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The RV/MH Hall of Fame issued its last call for attendees to join the induction dinner and ceremony for the…
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RV Retailer’s Ferrando Named E&Y Florida Winner
Ernst & Young has announced that Jon Ferrando, CEO and president of RV Retailer, was named an Entrepreneur of the…
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RV Designer and Heng’s Industries Announce TruVision Wiper Partnership
RV Designer (RVD) and Heng’s Industries are forming an aftermarket wiper-blade partnership. RVD’s President John Tinghitella said, “We are thrilled…
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Newest RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Announced Will Target Young Executives
Author and business coach Mike Bensi will lead a special event for Young RV Executives during the 2021 RV Dealers…
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Video: RVIA’s Geraci Touts the RV Lifestyle
The Broadcast Retirement Network recently spoke with RV Industry Association‘s Director of PR and Communications, Monika Geraci, about trends in…
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Togo Group Welcomes Campendium to Brand Family
Togo Group, a leading technology platform for road travel and outdoor experiences, added Campendium to its family of digital brands.…
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July Jobs Report Reflects Strengthening Labor Market
U.S. employers added back more jobs than expected last month, with payroll gains moving in tandem with improving economic activity…
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Lazydays’ Q2 Revenue Sets All-Time Record
Lazydays Holdings reported its net income for the second quarter was $25.3 million, up $20 million compared with the second…
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Europe’s Wingamm Bringing Line of Luxury Compact RVs to America
Wingamm, a leading provider of luxury compact RVs in Europe, has announced it is bringing its motorhomes to the U.S.…
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Roadmaster Makes Major Change to its Tow Bar Line
According to Roadmaster, almost since inception, one of the hallmarks of its tow bar line has been the availability of…
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Winnebago Delivers Unit for Wheel of Fortune Giveaway
Winnebago, a long-time partner of the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune,” this week delivered a Winnebago Solis 59P camper…
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Trident Funding Celebrates its 25th Years with a Record Year and Expansion
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Trident Funding – which it said is one of the country’s largest privately owned…
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Biden to Aim for 50% EVs by 2030 with Industry Support
U.S. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order today aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in…
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Lippert Acquiring Furrion
Lippert is acquiring Furrion, a leading distributor of a large range of appliances and other products to OEMs and aftermarket…
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Marketing Consultant to Examine Social, Digital Marketing Costs at Convention/Expo
Annie Wheeler-Rusch, account and social media director from Wheeler Advertising, will lead a workshop on determining the proper balance of…
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RVWA Seeks Help with Committees
The RV Women’s Alliance put the word out that it would like help filling out its committees. The nonprofit is…
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Marine Marketplace Suffering from Lack of Inventory
It’s not just the RV industry that’s facing a dearth of inventory, as reported by Trade Only Today. An amalgamation…
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Exclusive: 2021 Hall of Fame Suppliers Show Sold Out
Now in its second year, running concurrently with Elkhart Open House Week, the Hall of Fame Suppliers Show is sold…
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Lippert Posts $1.1B Quarter in Sales
Reporting its second quarter results, RV supplier Lippert reported net sales of $1.1 billion in the second quarter, an increase…
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Camping World’s Q2 Includes Records in Revenue and Income
Camping World’s numbers for the second quarter include a record $2.96 billion in revenue, an increase of $455.1 million, or…
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Cummins Posts Hefty Gains in Q2
Power generation company Cummins reported second quarter revenues of $6.1 billion, an increase of 59 percent over the same quarter…
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Report: Camping Interest Strong Through Fall
Campgrounds and RV parks reported a major surge in bookings, a trend that is likely to continue for many years…
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Ford to Spend More on EVs Than Internal Combustion Vehicles in 2023
Ford Motor Co. will spend more on electric vehicles than on gasoline-powered vehicles in 2023, according to Lisa Drake, the…
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Blog: Tips for Dealerships to Prevent Cyber Threats
Guest opinion by Derek Comestro and Craig Froelich from Bank of America As the pandemic and remote work continues, this…
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Winnebago to Offer SuperSprings Enhancement on Class A Gas Models
Winnebago said it will begin offering a suspension enhancement package from SuperSprings International on all its Class A gas motorhomes,…
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Japanese Components Provider Denso Sees Big Jump in Profit
Japan-based components manufacturer Denso said it had revenue of 1.36 billion yen, or $12.3 billion, for the first quarter, a…
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KW Automotive Group Acquires AL-KO Damping Technology Business Unit
After announcing in June 2021 the purchase of BBS, the alloy wheel manufacturer with more than 260 employees, KW Automotive…
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Hoosier Hospitals Making Big Push to Increase Vaccinations
Dr. Gabriel Bosslet, associate professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, recently saw one of his patients…
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Indiana Extends Regional Plan Submission Deadline for READI
Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced an extended submission deadline for the Regional EconomicAcceleration and Development Initiative (READI), providing regions…
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Brunswick Earnings Spike in Q2
Brunswick Corp., the parent company of RV/marine parts distributor Land ‘N’ Sea, reported a big earnings jump from the same…
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Gas Buddy Survey Reveals a Change in Traveler Mindset
Summer travel hit a roadblock this year, but not in the amount of people driving – it’s in the distance…
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Ind. Gov. Holcomb Renews Health Emergency
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb extended the COVID-19 public health emergency in Indiana and urged Hoosiers to get vaccinated as the…
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Patrick Industries Revenues and Earnings Soar in Q2
RV and marine supplier Patrick Industries reported net sales in the second quarter of $1.2 billion, driven by continued growth…
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LKQ Corp. Posts Record-Setting Quarter
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reported second quarter revenue of $3.4 billion, up 31 percent over Q2 last year.…
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RVIA Hosting In-Person Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar
After holding last year’s virtual seminar, the RV Industry Association will return to hosting the Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar…
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Allison’s Q2 Driven by Huge Upswing in Demand
Allison Transmission reported net sales of $603 million in the second quarter, up 60 percent year-over-year. The company’s net income…
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Go RVing Issues Annual Report
“If our crystal ball had shown us what 2020 would bring, we probably would not have launched two simultaneous agency…
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Elkhart County Back in Yellow Level as COVID Cases Climb
Indiana’s Elkhart County is back in yellow, Goshen News reported. The state COVID-19 metrics map on the Indiana Department of…
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Biden Admin. Seeks to Curb ‘Abusive’ Non-Competes
The Biden administration wants to rein in use of abusive non-compete agreements by businesses, CNBC.com reported. A non-compete is a…
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Rollick and Kenect Integrate to Enhance Online Buying for Dealers
Kenect’s Text Leads and Text-to-Pay functionality provides Rollick-sourced customers a new way to communicate with dealers and reserve online. Rollick,…
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Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Record Net Sales for First Half of 2021
Ocean Bio-Chem, the parent company of Star brite and others, said that for the first six months of 2021, it…
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Report: RV Market Suffering Same Shortages Plaguing Many Industries
RVs offer a home away from home and have become a popular way to vacation during the pandemic. But the…
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Cavco Acquiring The Commodore Corp.
Cavco Industries signed a binding offer to acquire the business and certain assets and liabilities of The Commodore Corp., including…
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IMHA-RVIC and ICOA Merge to Become One Rep for Indiana’s Private Campgrounds
The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association – Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) said the association is merging with the Indiana Campground…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Unlikely to Require Masks
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Tuesday he was looking at the CDC’s latest heightened mask recommendations, but the political reality…
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Consumer Confidence Hits a Pandemic-Era High
The last time consumers felt this good, the spread of COVID-19 hadn’t yet been declared a global pandemic. On Tuesday,…
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