Month: May 2015

It took several tries before Art Decio agreed to be a part of it, but an upcoming documentary will look at the local business leader’s life and philanthropy in Elkhart. The Elkhart Truth reported that WNIT will premiere “Art Decio: A Wonderful Life,” at 8 p.m. on May 25. The program begins with Decio’s early years […]

On Highway 12 in Flag City, Calif., Jason and Angie Leggitt are creating an empire providing all things RV, according a report in the Lodi News-Sentinel. Want to check out a spanking-new motorhome with all the luxuries with a pricetag of $50,000 or more? They have them. You can get a popup trailer for weekend jaunts […]

Year-over-year Class B motorhome retail registrations soared 41.9% in March and 24.7% for the first quarter, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. was the top-selling manufacturer through March with 29.1% of the Class B market, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (28.8%), Thor Industries Inc. (24.6%) and Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. (12.9%). To subscribe […]

Editor’s Note: The following is an editorial generated by the Goshen News highlighting the impact of the RV industry on Elkhart County’s economy, which was the focus of Thursday’s (May 14) RV Industry Power Breakfast. To view the full editorial click here. Thursday, the recreational vehicle industry received much-deserved recognition for its positive impact on our […]

As recreational vehicle shipments surge higher than pre-recession levels, industry leaders are starting to look for new types of customers. The Elkhart Truth reported that about 750 representatives from RV companies, suppliers, dealers and government officials gathered Thursday morning (May 14) for the 3rd Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. They […]

(May 15, 2015) -- At a sold out breakfast Thursday morning, 750 RV industry professionals and local dignitaries gathered for an update on the status of the RV industry. Political and industry leaders applauded the industry for the work they have done, but challenged them to rise up to meet changing population dynamics.

(May 15, 2015) -- Spartan Motors Chief Executive Officer Daryl M. Adams bought 22,000 shares of Spartan Motors stock on May 12 for a total of $94,160.00.

(May 15, 2015) -- A 10-foot alligator came up to the front door of a woman's RV at a Palm and Pines RV Park in Felda, Fla. One neighbor tried to move it out of the way of people until professionals got there.

(May 15, 2015) -- "The Pure Michigan campaign directly influenced more than 4.1 million trips to the state by out-of-state visitors in 2014, according to Longwoods International. In return, those trips generated $1.2 billion for Michigan businesses and generated $85.4 million in tax revenue received by the state," said West

(May 15, 2015) -- An RV park at the Portneuf Medical Center broke ground on Monday. The project will cost $250,000. The hope for this RV park is that the park will make the hospital a home away from home for patients and families.