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RVDA Announces More Educational Sessions for Upcoming Expo
The RVDA Dealer Convention/Expo, presented as a virtual event this year, takes place Nov. 9-20 and the RVDA, along with…
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RVTI’s Hemmeler: Partnerships Critical to Tech Training
Curt Hemmeler is executive director of the RV Training Institute. Below is a letter he issued on Tuesday. Good Afternoon,…
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Winnebago Names Lichtsinn RV Top North American Dealer
Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries recently awarded Lichtsinn RV the Top Sales Award – North American Top Dealer for the…
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Workplace Safety and Wage Laws Topics of Upcoming KPA Events
The RV Dealers Association’s strategic partner, KPA, will present a pair of sessions covering workplace safety and wage laws during…
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Lazydays Announces Public Stock Offering
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays Holdings has announced that it intends to offer 4,000,000 shares of its common stock for sale in…
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Campers Inn COO is Tonight’s Guest on RVing in New England
Florida-based Campers Inn RV made headlines this week with its purchase of Forrest Marine & RV Center in Tyngsboro, Mass..…
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Jered Sobel Hosts Session During Virtual RVDA Convention/Expo
The 2020 RV Dealers Virtual Convention/Expo will feature a session with Jered Sobel, vice president of Sobel University, from 11-11:45…
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Blog: How to Improve Your Website with Optimized Photos
Everyone knows by adding images and videos to websites and blogs it can help visitors stay longer. That’s partly true.…
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Baird: September Retail Demand Strong, Lack of Inventory a Hindrance
Thanks to the RV Dealers Association for this report Consumers continue to be interested in buying RVs, but a lack…
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Campers Inn Acquires Forrest Marine & RV Center
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Campers Inn RV, which claims to be the nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, has acquired Forrest Marine…
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Lazydays Provides Preliminary Q3 Results
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays Holdings. has released preliminary third quarter results, in advance of releasing its final quarterly numbers in early…
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Last Call for RV/MH Hall of Fame 2021 Nominations
There are fewer than 20 days until the deadline for nominations for the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021…
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BBB Study: Vehicle Shipper and Escrow Scams Growing
Social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled an unprecedented shift to online shopping for consumer goods of all…
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Camping World and kathy ireland Worldwide Form Licensing Agreement
Camping World Holdings has announced that it and kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), have entered into a licensing agreement to launch…
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Lazydays Employee Foundation Gives Back
The Lazydays Employee Foundation helps at-risk youth through the generosity of Lazydays’ employees and supporters, and it recently performed a…
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Pandemic Causes Boom in RV Sales, Positive Forecast for 2021
Countless media outlets all over the country have reported similar stories throughout 2020, but the difference here is it comes…
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Lazydays to Acquire Camp-Land
Lazydays Holdings has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Camp-Land Inc., located in Burns Harbor,…
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North Carolina Dealership Names GM
Michael Propst was recently promoted to general manager of Hickory, N.C.-based Carolina Coach & Marine, according to the Hickory Daily…
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RVDA to Host John Spader On Post-COVID Business Strategy
John Spader, president of Spader Business Management and a veteran of the RV industry, will present the timely educational session,…
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Lazydays Completes Acquisition of Total Value RV
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays Holdings has completed its acquisition of the assets of Total Value RV in Elkhart, Ind. According to…
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Make-A-Wish Grants Camper to Boy
Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, aka Make-A-Wish OKI, is granting a Middlebury, Ind. boy’s wish for a camper trailer. This…
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RVIA RoadSigns Webinar Recording Available
The RV Industry Association on Monday hosted a members-only webinar featuring Eric Post, the senior economist and econ manager from…
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Pueblo RV Sales Surge in Pandemic
Whether it be escaping the monotony of staying inside or transitioning to a new mobile lifestyle, the coronavirus pandemic has…
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Report: Florida RV Dealers Get Creative to Keep Pace
Unlike when they faced the economic downturn of 2008-09, RV dealers in Florida and nationwide have been pleasantly surprised with…
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BLOG: Keeping Your Dealership’s Reputation Beautiful
When everything runs smoothly, it’s beautiful. But the opposite of beautiful is ugly. Customer complaints that are posted online can…
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RVDA Virtual Convention/Expo Workshops Taking Shape
The Fairfax, Va.-based RV Dealers Association has announced a handful of speakers presenting at its upcoming 2020 RV Dealers Virtual Convention/Expo.…
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Winnebago’s Virtual Product Launch Event Starts Today
Winnebago has announced “The Road Ahead,” a virtual product launch event highlighting newintroductions in its travel trailer and fifth wheel…
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RV/MH HOF Induction Dinner Postponed Again
Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., announced on Friday that out of an abundance…
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Derema Group Concludes SHOWUP2020 LIVE!
West Chester, Pa.-based Derema Group, a national Marine/RV Sales & Marketing Agency, recently concluded its SHOWUP2020 LIVE! virtual event. The…
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Northwood Sales Mgr., Industry Vet Jim Baehmann Dies
La Grande, Ore.-based RV manufacturer, Northwood Manufacturing, has announced that long-time Northwest District Sales Manager and RV industry veteran Jim…
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Camping World Enters Multi-Year NHRA Sponsorship
Glendora, Calif.-based Camping World has partnered with the world’s largest motorsport sanctioning body to become the sponsor of the first…
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RVIA Hosts Three Member Webinars Next Week
The RV Industry Association is hosting three members-only webinars next week that may be of interest. RoadSigns Report At 11…
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Windish RV Joins Priority RV Network
The Recreational Dealer Cooperative Association Inc/Priority RV Network announced it has added Windish RV to North American’s largest RV cooperative.…
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RVDA Offers Vendors’ Prospectus for Upcoming Virtual Convention/Expo
Fairfax, Va.-based RV Dealers Association has released its exhibitor prospectus for companies interested in participating in the 2020 RV Dealers…
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Webinar Highlights New Google Ad Targeting Restrictions
Starting this month, Google is restricting ad targeting capabilities for RV dealers and other industries. While these changes may throw…
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ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Breaks Ground in Texas
Through the development of a new facility, one Tyler, Texas RV dealership will be able to invest in the community…
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Air Lift Offers Enhanced Website Search
Lansing, Mich.-based aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. has launched a new tool on its website to help consumers…
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FRVTA and Mike Molino Center Renew Partnership
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) have partnered since 2006 to provide online,…
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January Florida SuperShow Still On
The Florida RV Trade Association has announced that its 36th Annual 2021 Florida RV SuperShow, Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Sunday,…
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New Outdoor Rec Website Offers Free Listings for RV Businesses
A new website, WIKIRecreation.com, is geared toward outdoor recreation enthusiasts. According to its founders, WIKIRecreation is designed to be a…
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NRVTA Offering Advanced Generator Training for RV Techs
The Athens, Texas-based National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) said it will offer a new RV generator maintenance class on Oct.…
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Dealer Trends: RV Retailing as COVID-19 Lingers
This year’s industry outlook remains uncertain as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, dealers were forced…
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Damage Repair Estimator Goes Online
For more than 30 years, Tony Yerman of TLY Consulting has produced The Damage Repair Estimator, which he said offers…
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Washington RV Dealership Donates to Special Olympics
Broadmoor RV in Pasco, Wash., presented the Special Olympics of Washington state an $85,000 check Wednesday afternoon to support the…
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Rep Firms Form Strategic Partnership
Marlton, N.J.-based Repco Inc. and VanDyke Enterprises, two rep companies with nearly four decades each of serving the RV industry,…
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NRVTA Appoints Lewis as Technical Instructor
The Athens, Texas-based National RV Training Academy has announced the hiring of Terry Lewis as a part-time instructor. The school…
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Company Offers Online Training for RV Owners
RV Education 101, a company focused on online training for RV owners, said it has increased the amount of resources…
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RVDA Names New Content Editor
RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has promoted Eric Sisk to content editor. In his new role he will support…
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REV Group Rebrands Service and Repair Website
REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces a new website for its state-of-the-art service and repair centers…
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Blue Dog RV Touts California Expansion
Blue Dog RV, which has multiple dealerships in seven western states, has announced plans to open its third California store,…
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SpinCar Expands into Specialty Markets with New Executive Hire
Syracuse, N.Y.-based SpinCar, a company focused on producing automotive merchandising software, has announced Jim Jabaay has joined the company as…
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New Mexico Boy Has His Wish Come True
Marcos Vigil didn’t care that a bunch of adults tricked him. All he knew was that he is now the…
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Ohio RV Supershow in Jeopardy with Closing of Venue
A Cleveland TV station reports on the closing of a venue that hosted the annual Ohio RV show. The Ohio…
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Greeneway Owner, Service Manager Dunked for Charity
Mick Ferkey, owner and sales manager of Greeneway RV Sales & Service, has a heart for giving back to his…
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2020 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Nominations Deadline Extended
The deadline for nominations for the RV Dealers Association of Canada’s 2020 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year…
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Registration Opens for RVDA Virtual Convention/Expo
Registration is now open for the virtual 2020 RV Dealer Convention/Expo Nov. 9-20. Dealer registration includes options for both individual…
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Webinar This Week on Disaster Preparedness
Studies have shown that small business owners who have a plan in place to deal with the financial challenges that…
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Camping World Announces 2021 Outlook and Long-Term Goals
Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Camping World is holding an investor presentation conference call today. In conjunction it has released an informational video…
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Blog: Adapting to Search Behavior Changes Caused by COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit the travel industry hard, with many businesses seeing decreased sales. However, unlike airlines and hotels, RVs are…
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Webinar Focuses on Service Dept. Optimization
Kenect, an online platform serving the RV industry, hosts a webinar this Thursday titled “How to Increase Capacity in Your…
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Sobel University Expands Online Library
Tacoma, Wash. based-Sobel University said it has hit a new milestone in online sales and management courses. The RV-specific sales…
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Iowa RV Dealer Testifies Before Congress
U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D., 1st District) of Iowa invited RV Dealers Association member Jeremy Ketelsen of Ketelsen RV, with…
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RVDA Preparing for Virtual Summit
The RV Dealers Association is busy transitioning its RV Dealer Convention/Expo to a virtual event Nov. 9-20. Forced to go virtual…
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Ivy Tech Launches Evolution of Local Campus
The Goshen News reports on a new learning facility in Elkhart County, Ind., focused on manufacturing. As construction equipment grumbled…
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RV Dealer Survey Shows Lean Inventories
The Baird RV dealer survey conducted in partnership with the RV Dealers Association suggests retail growth in the mid-30 percent…
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Donation Spurs Launch of ‘RVs for Autism’
Gigi Stetler, CEO of RV Sales of Broward, Fla. and founder of the nonprofit RV Advisor Consumer Association (RVACA), donated…
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RVTI Announces Survey Results
Earlier this year, the RV Technical Institute conducted a study of dealer principals, service managers, and technicians across the RV…
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Good Sam Launching New Consumer RV Website and Publication
Good Sam today announced that it is launching a new fully comprehensive digital platform, RV.com, supported by a new publication…
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EverLogic Adds Mobile Desking App for Dealers
Jacksonville, Fla.-based EverLogic, a provider of dealership management software, has announced the availability of its mobile desking app. The app…
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RV Learning Center Offers New RV Service Writer/Advisor Online Course
The Fairfax, Va.-based Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched a new RV Service Writer/Advisor Online Course that will provide these…
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Dometic and RV Solutions Partner on RV Partfinder
Elkhart, Ind.-based Dometic, in partnership with RV Solutions, has added its RV Partfinder tool to the Dometic For Business B2B…
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RVDA Invites Dealer Participation in Baird Survey
The RV Dealers Association is inviting its members to participate in a new short, monthly survey conducted by RVDA partner…
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Commission Gives Blue Star RV a Green Light
Blue Star RV in the San Bernardino Valley in California hits the local market with a planning commission approval just…
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Blog: Is Advertising During the Pandemic Worth It?
For the RV industry, this year will be one to be remembered. Although recent sales are booming, (which will be…
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RV Care of Canada Holds Virtual Open House
RV Care, Canada’s largest RV dealer network, recently held a virtual open house, due to the current coronavirus pandemic. RV…
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BBB Warns Against RV Scams
Given that traditional summer vacations were put on hold this year, many families decided to invest in an RV to…
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New Book Geared Toward Dealership Owners
Liberty, Mo.-based Bob Clements International, which specializes in equipment dealership training and development, has a new book out titled, “You’re…
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Trailer Source Owner Acquires Lazydays Colorado Property
The Lazydays dealership property outside of Loveland, Colo., has a new owner – Jim Blumenthal, president of Trailer Source, which…
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Ray Andro, Hemlock Hill RV, Passes Away
The RV Dealers Association Friday said it regrets to inform its membership and the public of the passing of Raymond…
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RVDA Editor Mary Anne Shreve Retires
After a 10-year career at RVDA, the association’s editor Mary Anne Shreve has announced she will retire in early September.…
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RVIA: July’s Shipment Numbers Highest in Four Decades
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reveals July had the highest RV shipment numbers in four decades. Shipments…
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Lazydays Names Stephens VP of Customer and Employee Experience
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays has named Linda Stephens vice president of customer and employee experience effective immediately. Stephens will continue to…
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Sobel Going Virtual for October Sales Training
Sobel University has announced plans to use an interactive virtual platform for the best-selling Comprehensive Sales Course, scheduled for Oct.…
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RV Wholesalers to Host Virtual RV Show
RV Wholesalers of Lakeview, Ohio, will host a free virtual RV show this Wednesday from 1-8:30 p.m. ET. Hosted by…
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Arbutus RV Acquires Coast RV in Parksville
Arbutus RV & Marine Sales of Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada, have announced they have acquired the Coast RV Sales…
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RV Dealers 2020 Convention/Expo is Going Virtual
The RV Dealers Association has announced it is converting its 2020 RV Dealers Convention/Expo – originally scheduled for Nov. 9-13…
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RV Demand Outstripping Supply in Texas, Elsewhere
The impact of COVID-19 has negatively impacted many businesses nationwide, but for the recreational vehicle industry the coronavirus has been…
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RVTI’s Sharonne Lee to Speak at RV Tech Webinar
Sharonne Lee, vice president of the RV Technical Institute, will be one of the speakers during an upcoming webinar on…
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Bish’s RV Names Jayco’s Mark Lawson Sales Rep of the Year
Bish’s RV, a chain of RV stores with locations in four west-central states, announces that Jayco regional sales rep Mark…
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Lemonis Announces Second Sidney, Neb., Deal
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis announced on Twitter Friday, it was time to move mattress production from overseas to Sidney,…
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Lazydays Provides Preliminary July Results
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays Holdings has provided an update with preliminary third quarter-to-date results through July 31. “Given the unique business…
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Camping World to Bring 150-200 New Jobs to Sidney
Following the news that Camping World would be adding dealership and distribution locations in Sidney and Lincoln, Neb. earlier this…
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VIDEO: Feldman Automotive CEO Discusses Acquiring 4th Dealership with Actor Mark Wahlberg
Jay Feldman, CEO of Feldman Automotive, appeared recently on CBT Automotive network and discussed his partnership with actor and auto…
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RVTI’s Curt Hemmler Participates in Higher Education Panel Aug. 27
RV Technical Institute Executive Director Curt Hemmeler will join other Elkhart, Indiana higher education institutions for a breakfast panel on…
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RVDA Opens New Online Career Center
RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has launched a revitalized career center at careers.rvda.org in partnership with Naylor Association Solutions.…
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Sobel Reports Positive Results from its First ‘Virtual’ Sales Course
Sobel University reports that its first virtual Comprehensive Sales Course has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. The Comprehensive Sales Courses have…
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RVDA of Canada Presents Webinar on Becoming an RV Service Technician
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announces an upcoming webinar on how to become an RV technician. Companies in Canada…
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Jayco Recognizes Dealers’ Longevity During Virtual Homecoming
Middlebury, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Jayco recognized dealers who achieved milestone anniversaries as a Jayco dealer this year during its Virtual…
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Camping World Announces New Western Nebraska Location
Camping World is putting their flag in the ground in Sidney, Neb. and it may just end up being the…
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Webinar to Cover Effective Practices for Audits and Inspections
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and its strategic partner, KPA, will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern,…
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