MITO Corporation, Elkhart, Ind., has promoted Matt Dowell, a 17-year electronics sales veteran, to a new position within RV Division of the OEM Sales Department, according to a company announcement. Dowell will be directly reporting to MITO President Dan Maloney. Prior to this transition, Dowell served MITO Corp’s Automotive Aftermarket/AUTO Division as well as 14 […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Reports continue to pour in from across the U.S. and Canada on the surging retail demand for RVs. Here are the latest reports culled from across North America. • Don Hickman, the sales manager at Wetnight RV in Terre Haute, Ind., told WTHI-TV that it’s the first time in 20 years that he’s […]
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Barletta Boat Co., a Bristol, Ind.-based manufacturer of pontoon boats, will expand its operations in Elkhart County and nearly double its Indiana workforce, creating up to 250 new jobs over the next few years, according to a report by The Goshen News. “With homegrown Hoosier companies like Barletta at the helm, Indiana will continue driving […]
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Bowen Center, a non-profit community mental health care center headquartered in Warsaw, Ind. is reaching out to the RV industry. In a letter sent to numerous RV industry OEMs, suppliers and distributors throughout Elkhart County, Bowen Center Business and Development Specialist Jami Davis notes that her organization is the largest community mental health facility in […]
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https://d1akq03u1jevln.cloudfront.net/wp-gmg/2020/06/18/5eebb13f4cedfd00012ca839/t_cee5a13a2ec749dd84f6f4e0fa3c7a7f_name_video/file_1920x1080-5400-v4.mp4 It’s summer vacation season and more people than ever are considering a road trip in a recreational vehicle, better known as an RV, according to a video report by WDIV, the NBC affiliate in Detroit. It can be a great way to take a vacation with fewer health concerns. Jeremy Miller, Sales Manager of […]
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U.S. Department of Transportation Sec. Elaine L. Chao announced yesterday (June 18) the Trump Administration intends to invest $906 million in America’s infrastructure through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program. The proposed funding will be awarded to 20 projects in 20 states. “This Administration is focused on infrastructure improvements and this $906 […]
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Ford Motor Co. next week will show the next generation of its brawny F-150 pickup truck that offers a new sleeper-seat feature and over-the-air software updates, according to a report by Automotive News. The new F-150, part of the best-selling vehicle line in the U.S., accounts for $50 billion in annual revenue, and a significant […]
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Wayne Popovic, regional sales manager at Venture RV, Shipshewana, Ind., provides a walk-around tour of the Stratus 231VRB travel trailer.
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Following the U.S. Senate’s passing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) yesterday (June 17) – by a bipartisan vote of 73-25 – Forest River Inc. officials are hosting U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) tomorrow (June 19) for an event at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. Earlier in the day, Young is planning to meet […]
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“RV dealers play a crucial role in delivering a satisfying ownership experience.” That was the message New England RV Dealer Association (NERVDA) Executive Director Bob Zagami delivered during the inaugural Hit the Road RV Summit held Tuesday (June 16). The 12-hour virtual event — targeted primarily to RV newbies and wannabes — drew more than […]
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