Month: December 2013

An Elkhart, Ind., lawmaker will take another shot at exempting out-of-state recreational vehicle and cargo trailer buyers from Indiana’s sales tax in the upcoming General Assembly session. The Elkhart Truth reported that State Rep. Tim Neese, R-Elkhart, said he will sponsor a bill that will remove the state’s 7% sales tax for people who come [...]

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- It starts with a simple e-mail message telling users to click on a link to track a package delivery. If someone clicks on the message, malware instantly encrypts the user's computer and keeps it locked until the users pays the unknown thieves an untraceable ransom from $300 to $750 dollars to unlock the files.

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- Called "Checkpoint MN," the project includes 10 checkpoint signs placed at iconic Minnesota winter destinations. The event is free and runs Dec. 10 through Feb. 7, aiming to mobilize thousands of participants over the course of eight weeks with $40,000 in prizes, including winter gear, snow bikes, GPS devices and getaway packages.

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- LVM Resort has a luxurious cocktail hour planned for the rally attendees on their first night in Las Vegas. The attendees will ring in the New Year in style at a New Year’s Eve Event in the resort’s clubhouse, with a champagne toast, entertainment and hors d'oeuvre.

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- "We are, at last, leaving the desolation of the Great Recession," Anderson said. "Prospects for the U.S. economy are particularly bright for 2014, as all major sectors of the economy will contribute to U.S. growth. Job creation is finally accelerating as confidence among businesses large and small has returned and wealth gains are robust."

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- Two recent developments suggest that the Bureau is streamlining its supervisory process as well as broadening its enforcement efforts. Companies should broaden their own efforts to strengthen compliance programs, to prevent potential violations of federal consumer financial laws and avoid CFPB scrutiny, Mondaq warned.

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- Alan McCray's RV was destroyed in a fire along with virtually everything inside as he was traveling through the Winston-Salem area in November. But a local RV dealership stepped in to give the man the surprise of his life, WXII-TV reported.

Grand Design RV Co. announced that it has hired industry veteran Peter Kinden as Western district sales manager. “With over 30 years of industry experience Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and deep-seated relationships to our company,” said Don Clark, president and co-owner of the Middlebury, Ind.-based builder. Micah Staley, general manager of Grand Design’s [...]

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- “Mr. Kinden’s six years of manufacturing as well as his 20-plus years of dealer experience, including running one of the largest western dealerships, allows Peter to understand the day to day challenges that dealers face," said Staley.

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- Pirit Heated Hose introduces a tougher, improved heated water hose for RV use that ensures that water continues flowing into the RV, even when temperatures are below zero. The thermostatically-controlled hose automatically turns on when temperatures dip below 45 F. It is tested to function to -42 F.