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ARVC Sending Delegation To D.C. For Advocacy Week
Jeff Sims (L) and Al Johnson review Capitol Hill appointments at the 2018 Advocacy Week.The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) will be sending a delegation to Washington, D.C., to participate in this year’s RVs Move America (Advocacy Week)...
Pelland: Are You Limiting Or Expanding Your Markets?
Peter Pelland Editor’s Note: This column was written by Peter Pelland, CEO of Pelland Advertising, a company that he founded in 1980 and that has been serving the family camping industry for nearly 40 years. His company specializes in building fully...
Blue Water Development Expanding, Acquires 2 KOAs
Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, is proud to announce the addition of two Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) destinations to its portfolio, according to a press release. Flat...
Lemonis Visits Gander RV Embroiled In U.S. Flag Issue
Standing in the parking lot of Gander RV late Thursday (May 30) afternoon, Marcus Lemonis declared to a group of workers and a gaggle of news media that he was not interested in Statesville, N.C.’s offer to change a local ordinance regulating banner sizes to...
ARVC Is Expanding Partnership With Sherwin Williams
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced an expansion of its partnership with Sherwin Williams, the US-based paint company with more than 4,000 stores nationwide, according to a press release. The expanded partnership centers...Strong Labor Market Is Boosting Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence jumped in May as households grew more upbeat about the labor market, suggesting the economy remained on solid ground despite signs that activity was slowing after being temporarily boosted by exports and a build-up of inventories. Reuters reported...
Proposed 120-Site Park In Wisc. Faces Stiff Opposition
The conditional use permit shows where the proposed campground will be along with a visitor center.A proposed campground on Devils Lake in Burnett County, Wisc., is on the agenda at June’s Land Use committee meeting. It is setting up to have a similar public...Iowa Park Raises Fees, OKs Long-Term Camping Rule
The Clinton (Iowa) City Council on Tuesday (May 28) officially updated policies regarding the Riverfront RV Park to align its rules more closely with other area campgrounds, according to the Clinton Herald. The council unanimously passed a $2-per night rate...
Park Developers Fight Roadblocks In Minnesota County
Two proposals for new RV parks in St. Louis County, Minn., both of which would bring new seasonal residents and a larger tax base to the community, have been stuck in neutral for years as a result of a city planning and zoning process that appears designed to block,...
Elliott: Think About Wiring For The Future
Wade ElliottEditor’s Note: This column was written by Wade Elliott, owner of Washington-based Utility Supply Group, as part of his monthly e-newsletter, “Words from the Wizard of Watts.” We attend quite a few state and national RV park...
