Chad Reece Celebrating Career Milestone at Winnebago

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Chad Reece has never been far from the RV industry. He grew up in a small village near Forest City, IA, not far from Winnebago Industries. Although the RV industry wasn’t initially on Chad’s radar—he’d originally planned to be […]

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Brinkley RV Moves into 1st Plant at Goshen, Ind., Campus

Micah Staley, a co-founder of Brinkley RV, recently invited local pastor and motivational speaker, Phil Byers, to bless the company’s first new facility erected on its emerging 250-acre manufacturing campus. This small, private affair marked a major turning point for the Goshen, Ind., manufacturer. The benediction, which Staley noted was “to recognize and remind everyone […]

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Brunoforte, Happe, Martin Panel Highlights RVIA Confab

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Leadership Panel – featuring Debbie Brunoforte of Little Dealer, Little Prices, a Campers Inn company, as well as Mike Happe of Winnebago Industries Inc. and Bob Martin of THOR Industries Inc. – highlighted the first full day of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference, which concludes today today (March 17) […]

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US Economy Sending Mixed Signals: Here’s What It All Means

WASHINGTON — Maybe it was just too good to be true, according to an Associated Press report. For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot. Inflation was steadily slowing from painful heights. And growth and hiring remained surprisingly sturdy despite ever-higher interest rates imposed […]

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Biden’s Proposes $3.8B Budget for National Park Service

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration Thursday (March 9) released President Biden’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The $3.8 billion budget request for the National Park Service (NPS) prioritizes advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities, tackling the climate crisis in the National Park System, conserving our natural resources, and using science to inform decisions, […]

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US Adds a Robust 311,000 Jobs Despite Fed’s Rate Hikes

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively to fight inflation, according to an Associated Press report. The unemployment rate rose to 3.6%, from a 53-year low of 3.4%, as more Americans began […]

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After Successful 2022, Rollick Eyes More Growth in 2023

Rollick Inc, a leading customer engagement technology provider for RV, marine and powersports manufacturers and dealers, Thursday (Feb. 23) unveiled that it closed a landmark year for its 2022 performance summary, highlighted by $10 million in new funding. Rollick’s success was highlighted by securing an additional $10 million in new funding in the fourth quarter […]

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CalRVDA’s Summit Reviews Issues Facing California Dealers

Members of the California RV Dealers Association (CalRVDA) and their industry partners met in San Diego this week for a two-day CalRVDA Summit to discuss issues impacting the RV business in California, according to a report by RV Executive Today CalRVDA President Darrel Friesen, president of Redding RV Center, Yuba City, Calif., and Executive Director […]

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RV Technical Institute Launches RV Technician Job Board

The RV Technical Institute has launched a job board on its website as a way to direct technician recruits to available jobs in the industry, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As demand continues for more RV service technicians, the Institute hopes that providing career resources, such as a […]

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Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo Wraps Up

TORONTO – The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) presented the third annual Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (COHCE) Feb. 15-16. Sponsored by Campspot Software, the virtual conference brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and issues facing the outdoor hospitality industry, according to a release.. One of the conference’s […]

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US Inflation Slows to 6.4%, But Price Pressures Re-Emerge

WASHINGTON — The pace of consumer price increases eased again in January, the latest sign that the high inflation that has gripped Americans for two years is slowing, according to an Associated Press report. At the same time, Tuesday’s consumer price report from the government showed that inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy remain stubborn […]

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RV Park Developer George O’Leary Publishes Autobiography

The O’Learys of Beechwood is an autobiography that documents more than 250 years of O’Leary’s family history in Ireland as well as his personal grit and determination to become a successful RV park operator George O’Leary has cemented his legacy in the private park business not only with his recent $1 million donation to the […]

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Applications for Jobless Aid Rose Last Week, But Remain Low

More Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite attempts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy, and hiring, to bring down inflation, according to an Associated Press report. Applications for jobless aid in the U.S. for the week ending Feb. 4 rose by 13,000 last week to 196,000, […]

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A Surprising Burst of US Hiring in January: 517,000 jobs

WASHINGTON — For nearly a year, the Federal Reserve has been on a mission to cool down the job market to help curb the nation’s worst inflation bout in four decades. The job market hasn’t been cooperating, according to an Associated Press report. Consider what happened in January: The government said Friday that employers added a […]

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Nimbello Intros New Accounts Payable Automation Solution

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Nimbello, a provider of purchase-to-pay cloud software for accounts payable (AP) professionals, announced its entry into the AP automation industry. The company delivers a modern, easy-to-use software platform that helps organizations automate their AP functions. Customers trust Nimbello to help scale their finance operations, solidify the vendor supply chain, free up […]

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NRVTA Looks Back on Accomplishments Made During 2022

ATHENS, Texas – The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today (Dec. 12) in a press release reflected on a wide-range of accomplishments in 2022 as the school looks forward to an even busier year in 2023. Last year started with a big announcement about the reorganization of NRVTA’s leadership team. The founders, Terry and Evada […]

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Meyer Distributing Announces New Crossdock Location in Conn.

JASPER, Ind. – Meyer Distributing, Inc, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Waterbury, CT crossdock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Pennsylvania distribution hubs, which house one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories and RV parts in the region. “We are focused on […]

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Fed Minutes: Officials Cited Strong Hiring to Justify Rate Hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials suggested at their most recent meeting that a continuing streak of robust hiring could keep inflation elevated and was a key reason why they expected to raise interest rates this year more than they had previously forecast, according to reporting by the Associated Press. In the minutes of their […]

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Cooler Hiring and Milder Pay Gains Could Aid Inflation Fight

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy even as the Federal Reserve is rapidly raising interest rates to try to slow economic growth and the pace of hiring, according to an Associated Press report. With companies continuing to add jobs across the economy, the unemployment […]

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