FMCA Heading to Wyoming for 98th Convention

FMCA is readying for hundreds of RV families at its 98th International Convention & Expo, set to run July 18-21 at the CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities in Gillette, Wyo. According to a press release, FMCA first held an international convention at CAM-PLEX in June 2013, when attendees in 2,283 RVs gathered at the facility to enjoy a […]

Fed Expected to Up Rates; Will Hikes Continue?

The Federal Reserve is set today (June 13) to modestly raise its key short-term interest rate for the second time this year. But attention will be focused mainly on any hints that the Fed might accelerate its rate hikes in the coming months. According to an ABC News report, some economists think the Fed will […]

Tariffs May Cost Automakers ‘1M Annual Sales’

If President President Trump slaps a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales — and that’s just the low end of the estimated damage. As reported by the Chicago Tribune, the projection by researcher LMC Automotive assumes automakers would absorb at least half the cost […]

KPA Webinar will Cover Paid Workers’ Time Off

KPA, in conjunction with the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, will host a webinar on June 14 examining the differences between PTO, vacation, sick, and other types of leave and how to create an effective policy concerning paid time off. According to a press release, the free session is set to run 1-2 p.m. (EDT) and […]

Derema Group Launches ‘DeremaHelpRV’ App

Derema Group has launched the DeremaHelpRV app for both iOS and Android. According to a press release, DeremaHelpRV is also available in a desktop version at deremahelprv.com. Developed using the same technology as the original DeremaHelp marine app, DeremaHelpRV is a free mobile application developed exclusively for the RV industry that sorts valuable information for the […]

Zinke Allocates $62M for Rec and Conservation

The Interior Department has released nearly $62 million to states for recreation and conservation projects. National Parks Traveler reported that Secretary Ryan Zinke announced the Land and Water Conservation Fund grants Monday (June 11). The funding, which is made up of non-taxpayer dollars from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues, is awarded through federal matching grants that leverage […]