Month: April 2016

The Michiana Benchmark Business Index, based on a survey by the certified public accounting firm of Kruggel Lawton CPAs, increased in the first quarter of 2016 by 5% from the previous quarter. According to a release, the overall first quarter Benchmark Business Index in Michiana, which includes Elkhart County, was 58.20 out of a maximum […]

Sweden-based Dometic Group reported 4% sales growth and 17 % improved operating profit in its first quarter, boosted by strong RV performance. “Globally the RV markets continue to show strong momentum, especially in Americas and Europe,” said CEO Roger Johansson. “We can conclude that the outlook for the RV market remains positive while the truck […]

When Fran Roberts was 19, he asked his parents for $600 start-up money to buy and sell fold-out campers — they laughed at him, and told him to go to the bank. “I asked the bankers in the boardroom for $600. They were only going to give me $400, but an older gentleman in the […]

Prior to Friday’s (April 22) release of Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) 2016 North American Camping Report, KOA leaders and Scott Bahr of Cairn Consulting Inc., the lead researcher on the report, sat down to go through some of the high points with Woodall’s Campground Management. One of the biggest themes of the second annual look […]

Americans spend almost as much for outdoor recreation as they do for pharmaceuticals and motor vehicles combined, but the federal government has never fully recognized or measured this segment of the economy, says Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. RV Executive Today Online reported that Jewell recently kicked off this year’s National Parks Week with […]

Resilient U.S. consumers, favorable spring weather and strong March boat sales trends point to a very solid marine industry in its peak selling season and could indicate a supply shortage in California and northern U.S. states. Soundings Trade Only reported that barring “a major external shock,” U.S. consumers would remain much more resilient than expected, […]

(April 22, 2016) — While high school graduation marks a rite of passage for many young adults, it also means celebrations that can potentially result in poor decisions, affecting a graduate’s future.

(April 22, 2016) — Guests of Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort in Santa Claus, Ind., can experience and enjoy approximately $1.25 million in additions and improvements for the 2016 season.

(Sept. 22, 2016) -- Americans spend almost as much for outdoor recreation as they do for pharmaceuticals and motor vehicles combined, but the federal government has never fully recognized or measured this segment of the economy.

(Sept. 22, 2016) -- "This is an encouraging sign not just for our show, but the industry in general," said Leach. "It’s an indicator that the industry is strong and that next year we all should be doing well."