House Passes Business Loan Extension
March 17, 2021
Two weeks before the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is set to expire, Congress is working to extend the popular bipartisan program.
RV Rental Association Opens Survey
March 17, 2021
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) is inviting rental businesses to participate in a survey that will gauge the current state of the RV rental market.
Kampgrounds of America Reports 2020 Resilience
March 17, 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) owners set performance records during 2020’s summer and fall months, the company reported, overcoming last spring’s COVID-19 closures.
Indiana COVID-19 Vaccine Available to Residents 45 and Up
March 16, 2021
State health officials opened up COVID-19 vaccination eligibility on Tuesday to all Indiana residents 45 and older.
EXCLUSIVE: How Chip Shortage Affects RV Industry
March 16, 2021
Supply chain issues are not unfamiliar– especially when it comes to semiconductor chips, a memory technology used in almost every “smart” device. Recent chip demand has skyrocketed, prompting reactions from multiple industries and an executive order from President Joe Biden.
Fire Damages Forest River Plant
March 16, 2021
A Forest River RV laminating plant along College Avenue was heavily damaged by a fire Monday night.
Aftermarket Conference to Return in August
March 16, 2021
RV suppliers, distributors and manufacturer reps are inviting to RVIA’s annual industry conference, an event focused on the RV aftermarket segment.
Alliance RV to Expand Elkhart-based Workforce
March 16, 2021
Manufacturer Alliance RV announced plans today to continue growing its Elkhart, Indiana-based operations, creating as many as 650 new jobs by the end of 2023.
New Mexico Relaxes Covid Restrictions
March 16, 2021
In New Mexico, restrictions impacting the RV industry implemented in November have been eased in many areas of the state, effective Feb. 28.
Spartan RV Chassis Parent Rewards Employees
March 16, 2021
The Shyft Group, parent company of Spartan RV Chassis, will awarding its employees special $500 bonus. The company stated bonuses were being awarded to Shyft employees in recognition of their sustained commitment to customers and their crucial role in the company’s strategic evolution throughout an unprecedented year.
Outdoor Recreation Industry ‘Excited’ About Interior Secretary
March 16, 2021
U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland (D-N.M.) was confirmed March 15 as the first native American interior secretary, sparking reactions from the outdoor recreation industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Colorado Dealership Leaves Customers ‘In Awe’
March 15, 2021
After 15 years in Evans, Colorado, The Great Outdoors RV (TGORV) hitched up its dealership and built a new multimillion dollar facility nearby that General Manager Matt Brown said leaves customers “in awe.”
