Month: November 2017

(Nov. 2, 2017) -- Spartan Motors, a leader in specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly, has announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock.

(Nov. 2, 2017) -- Join KPA/RV Learning Center on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. EDT for this webinar that was developed by safety and health experts who will provide an overview of the importance of a behavior-based safety program, and how employee behavior can help reduce company losses.

LCI Industries today (Nov. 2) reported consolidated net sales for the third quarter of $555 million, 35% higher than the 2016 third quarter net sales of $412 million. Net income was $32.1 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, for the third quarter, ended Sept. 30, compared to net income of $29.8 million, or $1.19 per […]

(Nov. 2, 2017) -- A new website just went up with the help of the Elkhart County Council, Economic Development Corporation and local businesses, called elkhartcountyworks.com It lists all job possibilities available in the county.

The opening of the Elkhart Boys and Girls Club was officially ushered in Wednesday (Nov. 1) afternoon as around 280 people gathered for a grand opening ceremony held at the new facility built alongside Beardsley Elementary School. The $6.2 million multifacility project, which became a major fundraising project for the local RV community, represents a […]

The Go RVing Coalition scored a key prime-time media placement Wednesday night (Nov. 1) as the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) secured an ad spot that ran during Game 7 of the World Series pitting the Houston Astros against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 30-second ad promoted RVing tailgating as the perfect game day activity, […]

Vohne Liche Manufacturing has announced the reopening of the second plant at its Peru, Ind., facility. “We have experienced a 400% growth in production in the past 21 months,” said Vice President Jerry Sell. ” With the recent success of both our affordable Dream line of trailers and our RPM toy haulers it became necessary to […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that it has hired Stacy Bogart to assume the role of vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Jan. 2, 2018. In addition, Bogart will also become president of the Winnebago Industries Foundation, the company’s philanthropic entity. According to a press release, Bogart will report directly to president and CEO Michael Happe and be based in the […]

Elkhart County has a low unemployment rate with more jobs available than people. WSBT TV reported that to turn that around a new website officially went online this week. It’s a situation that has become more noticeable, particularly in the RV industry. Companies are expanding but finding fewer workers are available. With that in mind, a […]

(Nov. 2, 2017) -- Many are retired or about to become retired. Others are part of the expanding group of working age folks who are embracing a location independent lifestyle.