RV industry loses a gentle giant

(June 23, 2014) -- It's ironic that Jay himself has not yet been inducted into that honorable legion of visionary leaders. Although it would have been much better for the Hall of Fame to recognize him when he was alive, I'm hoping there will be a groundswell of support to see that Jay is inducted into the class of 2015.

Dealer Webinar to Address ‘EEOC Compliancy’

RV dealers can learn how to stay compliant now that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and various state agencies are changing requirements for “reasonable accommodation” in the workplace to extend beyond disability. According to a press release, a free webinar from the Mike Molino RV Learning Center will guide dealers through the latest developments […]

CFPB grants itself authority to shut down any firm

(June 23, 2014) -- Further, the rule puts businesses at the mercy of the CFPB and they cannot go back into operation until government approval or a court ruling is made over an issue. Subsequently because bureaucratic decisions and court rulings take a substantial amount of time to happen, businesses cannot survive during those waiting periods, Town Hall reported.

Blue Ox CEO Hesse was an Industry Innovator

Blue Ox CEO Jay Hesse, a product innovator and an avid RV industry supporter, passed away Sunday (June 22) after privately battling cancer. In addition to building Pender, Neb.-based Blue Ox into one of the industry’s leading towing product suppliers, Hesse was highly active in industry affairs. Most recently, he was named to serve on the RV/MH Hall of […]