Month: April 2012

(April 26, 2012) -- Kenai Peninsula Online reports that recent numbers released by the state of Alaska indicate a small forecasted increase in tourism for the 2012 visitor season across the state, as high as six percent, according to Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council Executive Director Shanon Hamrick.

(April 26, 2012) -- "2012 is off to a solid start as we build upon the positive momentum of the past year," said Wathen. "We achieved sales growth of 15.1 percent during the first quarter, resulting from successful execution of our strategic growth initiatives..."

(April 26, 2012) -- "We are pleased to report another quarter of strong core portfolio results as all significant growth drivers continue to meet or exceed expectations", said Shiffman.

(April 26, 2012) -- "We are pleased and energized by our improved first quarter revenue growth and profitability as we are realizing many of the benefits of strategic and operational initiatives executed over the past three years as well as the sacrifices, commitment, and dedication of our team members," said Cleveland.

(April 25, 2012) -- “Release Rite has a very complex chemistry and is a very high quality mold release agent that we’ve been able to make cost-competitive,” said Kelly. “Its big advantage is the cost savings in terms of productivity that it brings to molded parts suppliers. With Release Rite, they can get a lot more ‘pulls’ before they have to recondition the mold. And when they do recondition molds, it will take less time and create lest disruption. Its spray-on application also facilitates ease-of-use and makes it perfect for bigger molds.”

(April 25, 2012) -- The Monroe News Star writes that if you take a drive north on U.S. 165 into Morehouse Parish, you'll find a bit of Louisiana history for sale at Morehouse Auto Sales; about 240 white FEMA trailers.

(April 25, 2012) -- Patch.com reports that a 53-year-old man has been accused of exposing himself to three girls at the Encore RV Park swimming pool in Lutz.

(April 25, 2012) -- Greenbo Lake State Resort Park officially opened its equine campground yesterday. The equine sites have picnic tables, fire rings and hitching posts for horses. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park has about 20 miles of trails suitable for horseback riding.

(April 25, 2012) -- On Monday, Bret McCann -- son of Lyle and Marie McCann, who disappeared in July 2010 during a motorhome trip -- finally got the news he and his family have been waiting for: Travis Vader has been charged in their deaths, reports the Edmonton Journal.

(April 25, 2012) -- RVDA is asking dealers to confidentially express their level of satisfaction with their manufacturers and/or specific brands in the 19th annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey. Dealers should get an e-mail with the DSI survey link this week.