Month: August 2013

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- The Gloversville Leader-Herald reports that 65-year-old Lauren R. McMurray, owner of McMurray's Boat Livery, a marina and campground in Broadalbin, was killed Monday in a "freak" lawnmower accident at the business.

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- Americans' confidence in the economy in July was the lowest it has been in any month since April, Gallup reported today, noting its Economic Confidence Index slipped to -12 last month, down from -8 in June and -7 in May.

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- Empowered employees have an increased sense of ownership in their organizations, Omnia noted the release. The workshop will discuss how to set guidelines that provide wiggle room to make service decisions, plus reel in those that have a tendency to go overboard.

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- SellMyRVToday.com strongly advises those who choose to sell an RV on a consignment lot to check with the insurance company first to make sure that their recreational vehicle is fully covered against damage.

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- “We wanted to be the first campground in the area to feature the select services of the KOA Journey brand position,” says Clint Bell. “We think it gives our campground a unique marketing opportunity in the area and allows us to differentiate ourselves from other campgrounds.”

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- Net sales in the second quarter of 2013 increased to a record $287 million, 14 percent higher than the same period last year. The increase in Drew's second quarter net sales was a result of a 16 percent sales increase by Drew's RV Segment, which accounted for 88 percent of consolidated net sales this quarter.

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that the driver of a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer was cited Sunday after allegedly striking multiple vehicles while leaving a Healy RV park.

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- According to the RVIA, more than 20 million Americans will take RV vacations this year. That’s why Amica Insurance is sharing the following tips from the U.S. DOT to help promote safe RV travel:

(Aug. 6, 2013) -- “Thor achieved record sales for fiscal 2013 as the continuing growth of the towable RV market was enhanced by the momentum in the motorized market. We are pleased with the strong fundamentals of the entire RV market and we are excited by the growth prospects in both towable and motorized RVs as we enter our new fiscal year,” said Martin.

(Aug. 5, 2013) -- "Through the years of managing a dealership, I compiled a list of items dealers and general managers should perform each week. The list would then be strategically placed on my calendar," Dewalt wrote. "This list is in no way complete and your own specific requirements may alter it."