(Jan. 12, 2012) -- Cross-training existing employees can help boost productivity and earnings. However, doing so is pointless unless you’re certain the additional responsibilities you have in mind for someone are suited to their natural traits, personality and overall work approach.
Visitation drops 15 percent at Montana’s Glacier National Park
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- The Daily Inter Lake reports that Glacier National Park saw a 15.7 percent drop in visitation in 2011, numbers that can be partially attributed to bad weather and a record visitor count the year before.
St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show starts tomorrow
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- The show features nearly every style of recreational vehicle. Motorhomes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, sport utility trailers, van campers, folding camping trailers and truck campers are all on display and for sale. There is also vendor space for campgrounds, resorts, travel destinations as well as RV products and services.
Winnebago Industries chairman to retire
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- Bob Olson from the position of chairman of the board effective on Feb. 24. Randy Potts, 53, will assume the role of chairman in addition to his current positions of chief executive officer and president, in accordance with the company's succession plans.
More than 7,000 signatures collected in fight for two California state parks
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- "SYRCL is deeply impressed with the commitment demonstrated by our local community to preserving our state parks. Our petition has received widespread support, and we couldn't be more thrilled than to divide the prize between these hard-working, young activists, whose enthusiasm is an inspiration to us all."
U.S. retail sales fail to meet expectations in December
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- Retail spending rose a smaller-than-expected 0.1 percent in December 2011 following upwardly revised gains of 0.4 percent and 0.7 percent in November and October, respectively. Sales of motor vehicles and parts unexpectedly rose 1.5 percent despite an earlier reported 0.8 percent decline in unit auto sales in the month.
SSLP closes more than $1.8 billion during fourth quarter
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- The Senior Secured Loan Program (SSLP), jointly managed by Ares Capital Corporation and an affiliate of GE Capital, announced today that it completed twelve financing transactions totaling more than $1.8 billion during the fourth quarter.
Winnebago announces retirement plans of Chairman Bob Olson
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- "I look forward to traveling more with my wife, Kathy, in our Winnebago Journey motor home as we experience the RV lifestyle we have promoted the last 43 years," said Olson.
Winnebago Industries unveils 2012 Journey and Meridian
(Jan. 12, 2012) -- This bath and a half floorplan features a full wall slide on the passenger side of the coach that includes an impressive 40-inch LCD HDTV, Euro Recliner with pull-out table, buffet with extendable dining table and chairs, four-door refrigerator, pantry and residential-like bedroom wardrobe.
Texas RV park owner refuses to pay new water fee
(Jan. 11, 2012) -- Charles Nunn, owner of First Colony Mobile and RV Park in San Benito, says that even though the city is threatening to shut off his water, he refuses to pay a new water charge because it is against the law, reports the Monitor.