Month: June 2016

(June 28, 2016) -- Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery that allegedly took place at the Stony Mountain Road Campgrounds in Tunkhannock, Pa.

(June 28, 2016) -- "With today’s upward revision to first-quarter 2016 GDP and evidence in hand of a consumer-led rebound in the second quarter, we expect growth averaged a near-trend 2 percent annualized pace in the first half of 2016," said Nye.

(June 28, 2016) -- Two men who were presumed dead when a camper was swept away in rushing waters during the West Virginia floods were found alive, officials said Monday as more heavy rain fell on already-soaked parts of the state.

(June 28, 2016) -- The “Silver City” at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds is growing day by day, as members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, the Airstream RV owners’ association, gather for the 59th annual International Convention/Rally.

(June 28, 2016) -- "Consumers were less negative about current business and labor market conditions, but only moderately more positive, suggesting no deterioration in economic conditions, but no strengthening either," said Franco.

Shipshewana, Ind.-based K.Z.  Inc. announced that Dave Boggs has been promoted to general manager for the company’s Livin Lite RV Inc. and Venture RV subsidiaries. According to a press release, Boggs brings over 20 years of RV product planning, sales, and marketing experience to his position. In addition, Marlene Snyder, vice president of sales and […]

Many out-of-staters are now picking wheels over water when it comes to making the most of an Alaskan summer, according to a report by KTVA. After taking a hit during the 2009 recession, the sale and rental of recreational vehicles is on the rise. For Debbie and Stephan Aleksa, a retired couple from Dallas, Texas, […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, in conjunction with Camping Canada’s RV Lifestyle Magazine and Camping Canada’s Dealer News, is inviting nominations from across Canada for the 2016 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award. Established in 1989 by Camping Canada, and dedicated to Walter Paseska for his many years of […]

The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported record attendance for its Tampa Bay Summer RV Show, held June 23-26 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. According to a press release, the eventwas billed as the only summer RV show in the state with 95% being held indoors. The show featured new and used units from 11 RV dealers […]

Two new directors of business development have joined Northpoint Commercial Finance’s field sales organization. According to a press release, Northpoint is a diversified finance company that provides flexible inventory lending and floorplan financing solutions. Richard Derbonne will lead development efforts in Texas and Oklahoma. Derbonne joins the Northpoint team from GE Franchise Finance with deep […]