(Jan. 23, 2012) -- Heather Mariscal, president of Priority One Financial Services, was honored last month as one of Business Leader’s 2011 Women Extraordinaire Award winners.
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GSA auctions off park models for $25
(Jan. 24, 2012) -- Today, there are dozens of park models on the GSA auction site, most with starting bid prices of $25. Unlike the RVs associated with Hurricane Katrina that were plaqued by claims of high formaldehyde, these units are built to different federal specifications and were originally purchased at prices sometimes exceeding $40,000 each, said Bankston.
RVDA seeks students for scholarships
(Jan. 24, 2012) -- The RV Learning Center scholarship program awards a $2,500 scholarship annually to deserving college sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate students majoring in business, finance, economics, accounting, or other RV-related subjects.
Morrison to retire from RVIA
(Jan. 24, 2012) -- Morrison has overseen public and media relations for RVIA since October 1985 and the efforts of the all-industry Go RVing program since 1996. Most recently, she played a key role in the development and production of Go RVing’s new “AWAY” campaign, which launches in late February.
Florida ARVC says worst is behind the industry
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- "The worst is over," said Robert Cornwell, spokesman for the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, told the News Sun. "With the economy and political situation the way they are, things are unstable, but better than two years ago, much more positive.
Webinar to pitch sweepstakes to get Facebook fans
(Feb. 23, 2012) -- "A sweepstakes can be a fast and effective way to get more Facebook fans," said Stephan. "Part One of our webinar series, Proven Strategies to Grow, Engage and Convert Facebook Fans, goes over exactly what you need to know to run your own sweepstakes the right way."
Police investigate fatal RV fire in Florida
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies Scott Ward and Spenser Bryan responded to reports that a motorhome was on fire at Seahorse Campground on Big Pine Key just before 10 p.m. After attempting a rescue, they discovered the body of a 65-year-old man inside.
Navistar loses bid to force EPA recall
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- Navistar, which manufactures an exhaust-regulation technology to control admissions, hoped to force the Environmental Protection Agency to recall its competitors' Model Year 2010 heavy-duty diesel engines because they relied on selective catalyst reduction to meet EPA standards, according to Courthouse News.
Underutilized Ontario campground generates $210,000 for city
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- If the occupancy rate at Beavermead Campground grew to 33 percent, spending in the community would climb to $265,435. It would generate $321,739 at 40 percent and $402,174 at 50 percent occupancy, according to the Peterborough Examiner.
Ohio oil boom helps local RV parks
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- An influx of pipeline workers for the oil and gas industry is providing a burst of economic activity in the Marietta area and filling local RV parks, the Marietta Times reported.