(Dec. 13, 2011) -- U.S. retail spending rose 0.2 percent in November, marking a smaller increase than the upwardly revised gains in October and September. The market value of Canadian household net worth declined by 2.1 percent ($134 billion) in the third quarter of 2011 to $6.2 trillion.
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Severson to head CAMP group
(Dec. 13, 2011) -- Lori Severson was selected as the new president of Campground Association Management Professionals (CAMP) during the group’s recent meeting in Savannah. She replaces Rick Abare, who served as CAMP’s president for the past two years.
McMahon RV featured on Eye on L.A. TV show
(Dec. 13, 2011) -- Looking at high end Monaco Class A motorhomes that retail for over $350,000 to smaller travel trailers which retail for $20,000, gave host, Tina Malave, a big selection to talk about.
NTP Distribution announces next day fleet service to Texas, northeastern states
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- NTP Distribution, Inc. today announced new fleet routes to begin servicing customers in areas of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Texas.
Keystone employees set United Way record
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Even in this difficult economy, Keystone employees contributed more than $140,000, making the company the No. 1 United Way contributor in Elkhart County. Since 1998, Keystone RV has raised a total of $2,391,872 and has been the No. 1 United Way contributor in Elkhart County nine of the past 10 years.
RV Education 101 launches consumer e-magazine
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- "Since 1999, we have helped educate well over a quarter-million RV owners. Additionally we have published an RV e-newsletter that includes RV how-to information and video tips for the past decade," Polk said. "We feel we are at a point where it makes sense for the e-newsletter to evolve into a digital consumer driven e-magazine."
Baja Amigos, Explorer RV Club announce strategic alliance
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- “This strategic alliance provides snowbirds the opportunity of a unique RVing experience on Baja California, a winter destination that’s warmer, safer and less expensive than most campgrounds and RV parks frequented by Canadians and Americans in the southern United States," said Goy.
Government upholds union vote at Pacific Coachworks
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- In the narrowest of votes, 34 workers favored union representation, and 33 opposed, the Press Enterprise reported. One employee’s ballot was challenged on eligibility issues, according to the labor board records.
Pennsylvania’s Kozy Rest sweeps award competition
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- As one of the newest additions to the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort chain of resorts, Kozy Rest is a popular camping destination with fun family activities, weekend entertainment as well as cabin and yurt rentals. It’s also one of the highest rated campgrounds in the country.
El Monte, local campgrounds support 400-mile bike ride for charity
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Swuz will be traveling with his wife, Jessica, their dog, and their friend, Doug Maxwell, in a Class C motorhome, provided at a discounted rate by El Monte RV. They will also be staying overnight at campgrounds and RV parks along their 400-mile route, some of which have agreed to donate campsites to help out with the fundraising effort.