Canadian consumer prices dip in July

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- "Canada's near-term inflation outlook remains benign as the economy continues to grow at a rate that is slightly below the Bank of Canada's estimate of the long-run potential," said Desjardins. "We look for the pace of growth to accelerate, and the uncertainties associated with the European and United States fiscal imbalances to ebb in the quarters ahead."

RV/MH Hall of Fame elects new officers

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- Barry Cole, president of Manufactured Housing Insurance Services in Orange, Calif., has been elected chairman of the RV/MH Hall of Fame board of directors. Jay Hesse, president of Blue Ox in Pender, Neb., becomes vice chairman and Darryl Searer remains as executive director.

Ares Capital announces public offering

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- Ares Capital, StagParkway's parent company, expects to use the net proceeds of this offering to repay certain outstanding indebtedness under its debt facilities and, to the extent not applied for such purposes, for general corporate purposes, which may include investing in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objective. 

How to spot a future leader in your work force

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- Even if you don’t have any current plans to expand, it’s a good idea to be on the look-out for innovators, risk takers and go-getters -- individuals who can help bring your organization to a new level. So how can you spot people with growth potential? Fortunately for you, they are hard to keep in the background. 

TRVA convention best in 39 years

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- “Over the past several years we have worked hard to create an event that successfully brings together our outstanding dealers and Texas’ best park operators," said McEwen. "While their businesses are very different, they share many common interests and serve the same constituents.  The success of this year’s convention sets the foundation for a new level of participation between RV dealers and many outstanding Texas RV parks.” 

Western governors looking for young advocates

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- The coordinator will develop an outreach campaign, leveraging social media, to promote the best, most interesting outdoor opportunities in the state to encourage young people and families with kids to get outdoors and be active.  Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 25 and live or attend school in one of the following states: Colorado, Idaho and South Dakota. 

Super Mop ensures super clean up

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- This unique floor mop won't drip, leave streaks or turn moldy.  This is ideal for worry-free cleaning and storage. Made from super absorbent PVA, Shurhold's Super Floor Mop enables users to wring the mop out, resulting in less mess.  This high-quality mop is great for use on vinyl, tile, smooth concrete and wood.  It even cleans windows without streaking.