Month: July 2014

(July 17, 2014) -- B&T Financial Services announced funeral plans for Brian Durst, BB&T's relationship manager who was killed in a hit-and-run accident Sunday. Durst will be laid to rest July 19 in Birmingham, Ala. Dignity Memorial-Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood, Ala., is handling the arrangements for the family.

The economy is expanding at a modest to moderate pace, the Federal Reserve reported in its latest Beige Book. CNBC reported that consumer spending is up in all the Fed districts, and manufacturing is expanding, the report said. All districts also reported job growth. The report also showed that price pressures are contained generally. That […]

(July 17, 2014) -- "Kim's skills in agile project management and direct response marketing programs will bolster our ability to build even stronger relationships with our OEM customers, resellers, service centers and even Aqua-Hot owners," said Ogden.

Boosted by solid improvement in three key categories, the recreational boat industry got back on track in June with single-digit sales growth in the main segments and a double-digit increase industrywide. Soundings Trade Only reported that after a mixed report disappointed builders and dealers in May, sales of aluminum fishing boats and pontoons and fiberglass outboards […]

(July 17, 2014) -- In his new role with Sika, Jeremy Cooler will be responsible for the introduction of new product technology, penetrating new markets, developing business opportunities, as well as focusing on business goals in long term strategic growth markets.

(July 17, 2014) -- The donation amount is the result of a pledge to donate $100 for every recreational vehicle sold at Tom Raper RVs three Midwest stores during a “Salute to Military Veterans” themed sale in late May.

The 2014 Jamboree in the Hills country music festival starts today (July 17), and the industry’s national Go RVing marketing campaign has a strong presence at the event. For over 36 years, more than 100,000 fans have flocked annually to the rolling hills of east-central Ohio near the community of Belmont to take part in […]

Madison Heights, Mich.-based  Sika Corp. has named Jeremy Cooler as business development manager for Target Market Industry  – Transportation/A&C group. According to a press release, Cooler will report to Tony Martin, vice president, Transportation A&C and FFI. Prior to joining Sika, Cooler held sales, training and development positions with 3M in St. Paul, Minn., where […]

Expanding its marketing team to better align the organization for future growth, Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc. announced the appointment of Kim Whitaker as marketing coordinator. Frederick, Colo.-based Aqua-Hot is a leading supplier of hydronic heating systems for motorhomes. According to a press release, Whitaker will be responsible for managing production and control of marketing programs to […]

Today’s video comes from George M. Sutton RV in Eugene, Ore., recounting the dealership’s history in the auto and RV retail business which dates back to the 1920′s and spans three generations of family ownership. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.