(Dec. 22, 2011) -- “Local stores represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms, they keep our country running, we can’t turn our backs to them,” said Dave Balkaran, director of business development at Taap.it.
Breaking News
CAGW names National Park Service Director "Porker of the Month"
(Dec. 22, 2011) -- Citizens Against Government Waste today named National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis its December 2011 Porker of the Month for "continuing to coddle the Occupy Wall Street protesters in Washington, D.C." at the same time the NPS has a $10 million backlog of unmet maintenance needs.
TriMas announces sale of assets of Hi-Vol Products and PrecisionTool Company
(Dec. 22, 2011) -- TriMas Corporation announced today that the company closed on a transaction to sell the assets of its Hi-Vol Products and Precision Tool Company subsidiaries to ARCH Global Precision LLC.
RV Daily Report appoints national sales director
(Dec. 21, 2011) -- Pam Petersen, who lives in Washington State, has more than 20 years experience in advertising and marketing in the RV industry working for notable publications like Trailer Life, Motorhome, Highways and RVSearch.com. She will handle marketing and advertising for RV Daily Report's website and daily newsletter as well as other websites coming online in 2012.
Florida town seeks nudist vacationers from Europe
(Dec. 21, 2011) -- Reuters reports a west Florida community is spending $3,800 in tax dollars to entice naked Germans to spend their summer vacations there.
RV industry invited to Tampa Supershow
(Dec. 21, 2011) -- “This is a great opportunity for all RV Industry personnel here in Florida or anyone in the industry spending the winter in the state,” said Wilson. “If you didn’t have the chance to take your staff to the Louisville Show, this is an inexpensive way to expose your entire crew to all the new products and RVs available for 2012.”
Recipe of the week: Apple dumplings
(Dec. 21, 2011) -- This week's recipe is for apple dumplings. Jan Powell from Bolivar, Mo., submitted this week’s recipe. She has been a full-time RVer since 2009.
Fire destroys 3 residences in Tehama County, Calif.
(Dec. 21, 2011) -- Three residences were rendered unlivable following an early morning fire, Monday, at the Bend RV Park in Tehama County, Calif., reports the Red Bluff Daily News.
Cash-strapped national parks
(Dec. 21, 2011) -- The Flathead Beacon looks at what a dwindling National Park Service budget may mean nationwide and in Northwest Montana.
EverGreen introduces 2012 Element line
(Dec. 21, 2011) -- EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC, today unveiled the 2012 series of retro-modern Element travel trailers, enhanced with two new twin-axle floor plans designed for larger families and more camping comfort.