RV Business Power Breakfast Ticket Sales Are Exceeding 2023’s – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
While final details are being addressed, ticket sales for the 2024 RV Industry Power Breakfast have already surpassed last year’s record attendance of about 1,100. This year’s breakfast, starting at 6:45 a.m. with the program itself at 7:15 a.m., is set for Thursday, May 9, at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Northern Indiana Event Center’s expansive new event center addition on the northeast side of Elkhart, Ind.
Headline-generating speakers for the 2024 breakfast, facilitated by RVBusiness and sponsored by Airxcel Inc., Cummins Inc., Dometic, Forest River Inc., KOA, RVIA, RVDA, Spartan RV Chassis, THOR Industries Inc., Wells Fargo CDF and Winnebago Industries Inc., features a slate of headline-generating speakers including:
- Marcus Lemonis and Matt Wagner, CEO and COO of Camping World Holdings, Inc., respectively, who plan on addressing breaking news from the world’s largest RV retailer.
- Tiffin Motor Homes Founder Bob Tiffin, president of the Alabama-based RV manufacturer, will discuss the culture of customer service that he has fostered over his Hall of Fame career in the RV industry.
- Toby O’Rourke, president of Kampgrounds of America Inc., plans to share the latest research from KOA’s annual North American Camper Report.
- Bernard Baumohl, Chief Global Economist for The Economic Outlook Group, will offer his thoughts on “Navigating Through Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty: What are the Implications for Outdoor Hospitality &Recreation Vehicles?” He’ll also be available afterward for a Q&A session.
- Micah Shrewsberry will share his insights coming off his first full year as the men’s basketball coach for the University of Notre Dame.
- U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, whose northern Indiana district includes the “RV Capitol of the World,” will share his thoughts via video on the political climate and RV-specific legislation.
- Craig Kirby, president of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will discuss the organization’s priorities for 2024 among other special messages.
- Phil Ingrassia and Ryan Horsey, president and chairman of the RV Dealers Association, respectively, will offer an update on RVDA initiatives.
Emceed this year by RVBusiness Publisher Rick Kessler, the breakfast will also include special messages from Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, the Care Camps Foundation’s Gwynn Sullivan and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County’s Pete McCown.
Single tickets are $65 while 10-seat table sponsorships are $750, which includes signage and program recognition. Direct inquiries to either Associate Breakfast Coordinators Judy Schutz (574-849-0578 or [email protected]) or Jennifer Rose (847-308-9053 or jrose@rvb
Attendees are encouraged to follow signage directing them to the entrance to the new space.
