Month: June 2017

20,000. That’s the number of open jobs right now in Elkhart County, according to Mark Dobson, president/CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, Dobson says he is using numbers compiled by various sources to come up with his figure. “They really are about anything you can […]

Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kyle Hannon announced he will resign at the end of the year, according to a report by the Goshen News. “Kyle has done a solid job in keeping the Elkhart Chamber on track for the past 4 1/2 years, and the chairman and executive board are very […]

Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Co. announced the opening of its state-of-the-art customer care center, the company reported in a release. In keeping pace with Grand Design’s continued growth, the new 125,000-square-foot multi-functional facility is staffed to service Grand Design’s expanding retail customer base. The new facility houses Grand Design’s customer care specialists, parts distribution center, […]

It’s been three consecutive months of bronze for the Chevrolet Silverado. Automotive News reported that after managing another second-place upset in May, Fiat Chrysler’s Ram is threatening to upend the all-important but usually predictable pickup battle. A year ago, Chevy launched a brazen marketing assault on the long-dominant Ford F series, with a series of […]

KPA, in conjunction with the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, will host a webinar on June 8 from noon to 1 p.m. (EDT) focusing on best practices when it comes to managing Millennials and maintaining a positive workplace culture for all generations. Register online.  According to a press release, Millennials are quickly filling the ranks of organizations as […]

(June 5, 2017) -- The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure. If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire, NHTSA warned.

(June 5, 2017) -- Forest River is recalling 487 2014 XLR Hyperlite toyhaulers because the vehicles have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger, NHTSA reported.

(June 5, 2017) -- Highland Ridge RV is recalling 3,379 2017 Open Range, Highlander, Light and Roamer and Mesa Ridge fifth wheels and Mesa Ridge, Light, Roamer and Ultra Lite travel trailers because the LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat, NHTSA reported.

There are only 22 booths still available at the 2017 RV Dealers International Convention and Expo, according to a release by the host Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). Companies interested in exhibiting at the industry’s premier educational event for dealers should contact marketing manager Julie Newhouse at 703-591-7130, ext. 103 to reserve a spot. The event […]

Priority One Financial Services, a subsidiary of Forest River Inc., announced that Susan Rontti is makring 10 years with the company.  Since 2007, Rontti has worked at Priority One as a business manager where she provides retail financial services for recreational dealers nationwide. On a daily basis, she works with lenders to obtain loan approvals […]