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Land is being cleared in Colonie, N.Y., for a new Albany RV dealership, but it took a long time to get the approvals and permits needed for the 40,000-square-foot showroom reports the Albany Business Review. How long? “Our office was going full-bore for almost six years on this,” said Dan Hershberg, a veteran consulting engineer in […]

Continuing toward its goal of providing fresh and unbiased information on the varied aspects of RVing, AmeriGO RV Club announced that it has commissioned Gary Bunzer, the “RV Doctor,” to create a series of 12 informational videos exclusively for AmeriGO RV  Club. “Making this exclusive digital content available to our members helps us to achieve […]

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) will be hosting a free dealer training webinar, 2014 Marketing Predictions That May Transform Your Business, for the second time this year. According to a press release, the session is scheduled for April 10 (2 p.m. EST/1 p.m. CST) to learn what this year holds for the marketers […]

The Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is seeking nominations for board members. According to an announcement in MARVAC’s Industry Insights newsletter, industry members can nominate themselves or another industry member for office. The board meets six times per year to identify the needs of the industry, and strategize ways to protect businesses. MARVAC […]

Auto lenders and dealerships are strengthening their compliance staffs as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) cracks down on lending practices. Automotive News reported that lenders are beefing up to monitor dealerships more closely and dealerships are gearing up to face the added scrutiny. “Staffing levels are definitely up” for lenders, said Andy Barksdale, managing […]

The digital March/April issue of RVBusiness is now available for viewing on the RVBUSINESS.com home page. Just scroll down the right side of the site and click on the cover to view the entire issue online. With Mindy Cox, designer for Allied Recreation Group’s American Coach division, gracing the cover, Editor Bruce Hampson took a look at […]

In an encouraging sign ahead of Friday’s (April 4) monthly employment report, a survey by a big payroll processing firm suggests that hiring may be picking up after the harsh winter. The Los Angeles Times reported that ADP Inc. estimated Wednesday that private employers added 191,000 jobs in March. Though still a moderate gain, that […]

Begg’s Black Book, offering a monthly analysis of the wholesale specialty vehicle market, reported that auction values continued to head higher this spring. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. According to historical data, it looks like prices will have one or two more months of […]

RV Trader.com, a division of Dominion Enterprises, has partnered with Contact At Once! to offer live chat on dealership listings. The new feature gives RV shoppers an entirely new way to connect with dealers, increasing the likelihood of interaction between them. According to a press release, consumers visiting RVTrader.com will be able to “click to […]

A new and much bigger GM Financial is emerging this year — a global, mostly prime-risk auto lender that looks a lot like the old GMAC captive finance company. Automotive News reported that in a mirror image of sorts, a new Ally Financial is emerging this year, too. The new Ally is smaller and its […]