Month: July 2012

(July 17, 2012) -- How many times have you sensed an impending problem but did not do everything in your power to stave off disaster, eventually dealing with ugly fallout? For example: Any of these scenarios could be your personal lightning strike. Will you allow them to burst into flames or create your own "system" to address issues before they become unmanageable.

(July 17, 2012) -- "People are tired of not having control over when and how they travel," Tischler said. "Our luxury RV rentals ensure that people travel in style -- on their own terms." Renting a luxury RV also allows people to travel with pets; this is often a concern for families looking to hit the road.

(July 16, 2012) -- Fox 54 reports that Lauderdale County investigators are still looking for answers after a woman was stabbed to death early Friday morning at the Brush Creek Campground, a few hours after a man was stabbed at the same campsite.

(July 16, 2012) -- The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center Authority chairman announced Friday that the Hermiston City Council may consider a tax on hotel, motel and RV park stays in order to fund a marketing campaign for the EOTEC, reports the East Oregonian.

(July 16, 2012) -- A report from the Ottawa Municipal Campground's management body has suggested that the city of Ottawa should continue to operate the camping area, a suggestion that came the same week a private group issued a proposal to take over the facility, reports the Ottawa Citizen.

(July 16, 2012) -- On Saturday night, a four-year-old child was taken by medical helicopter to a Rhode Island hospital after she fell into a campfire at the KOA Campground in Middleboro, Mass. On Sunday morning, a two-year-old was transported by medical helicopter to Boston for serious burn injuries after accidentally falling into a fire pit at Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort in Lebanon, Maine.

(July 16, 2012) -- Thanks to the anonymity of the Internet, the rush among people to post scathing remarks for the smallest problems, and the ability to post comments to multiple websites quickly, it is nearly impossible for small business owners to devote enough time or effort to ensure that the company isn't unfairly vilified online. Along those same lines, when people appreciate the level of service and the value of products offered by your company, you'd really like to let the rest of the world to know. What you need is a tiger -- a reputation tiger -- to defend unfair attacks and to ensure that positive aspects of your business are promoted.

(July 16, 2012) -- KAIT reports that an 11th lawsuit has been filed over the 2010 flooding deaths of 20 people at the Albert Pike Campground in southwestern Arkansas.

(July 16, 2012) -- The Buffalo Bills announced a renewed partnership with Buffalo RV in West Seneca, reports BuffaloBills.com. As part of the agreement, the dealership will continue to offer discounts and specials to all Bills fans throughout the year.

(July 16, 2012) -- The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association has launched a 2 millionth visitor contest which will award the winner more than 50 free camping certificates good for the entire 2013 camping season. These certificates are valid for one night of camping at participating Pennsylvania campgrounds and have a value of $2,500.