Northwood congratulates dealer on expansion

(May 4, 2012) -- Northwood Manufacturing today offered its congratulations to long-time dealer John Ramsey, with Broadmoor RV and Truck Center, for his tremendous growth and success in Washington’s Columbia Basin. "Customer service has always been a priority for Ramsey and his new facility speaks to how committed he truly is," said Cochran. "There is a fresh look to every aspect of the dealership."

Unemployment falls as people give up job search

(May 4, 2012) -- Payroll employment rose a disappointing 115,000 in April 2012, compared to expectations of a 160,000 increase, RBC Economics Research reported today. "During the last five months, labor markets have generated on average 205,000 jobs with above-average gains from December 2011 until February 2012, and below-average increases in March and April 2012. The risk is that this pattern is not solely weather related and that a slowing trend in labor markets is emerging," said Ferley.

Spring Gulch RV Resort hosts folk festival

(May 4, 2012) -- Encore’s Spring Gulch RV Resort in New Holland, Penn., is set to host its 26th Annual Spring Gulch Folk Festival May 18 to 20. The annual festival celebrates the area’s rich history of folk music and includes live music, workshops, dancing, sing-alongs, crafts and traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food.

CrossRoads appoints two regional sales managers

(May 4, 2012) -- CrossRoads RV today appointed two new regional sales managers. Dan Seits will serve as Eastern regional sales manager for CrossRoads RV’s Light Weight Division representing the Slighshot and Sunset Trail lines, and Micah Hicks will serve as Canadian regional sales manager representing the same two lines.

New floorplan created for EverGreen Ascend

(May 4, 2012) -- EverGreen LLC, Inc., creators of lightweight composite travel trailers, has added a third floor plan to its new ultra-lightweight Ascend travel trailer series - now available in 17-, 19- and 23-foot models. "EverGreen has dedicated a full production line to the Ascend product at its Middlebury facility.  Both existing and new dealers are taking on the product each week, and large, protected trade territories are now available," said Shelly Barger, EverGreen spokesperson.