Agency Reports Fuel Prices Climbing
May 5, 2021
Gas and diesel prices at the pump rose again last week, according to the latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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Lippert Delivers on $1 Billion Quarter
May 4, 2021
Two weeks before releasing its latest earnings, LCI Industries and Lippert Components Inc. estimated it registered $1 billion in sales.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, U.S. Forest Service Collaborate
April 30, 2021
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) senior leadership gathered to discuss national recreation strategy this week.
RV Resort to Donate $250,000 to National Park Foundation
April 28, 2021
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is gaining support from Sun RV Resorts through a recent partnership.
Outlook Calls for Continued Metal Prices Increase
April 26, 2021
The World Bank’s semi-annual Commodity Markets Outlook calls for average metal price increases of 30 percent from 2020. Copper, tin and iron ore prices have reached 10-year highs in 2021’s first three months.
Lumber Prices Reach Record Highs
April 21, 2021
Lumber futures for May delivery reached $1,212.70 per thousand board-feet this week, setting a new record, according to Benzinga.com.
Gas Prices Up More Than a Dollar from 2020
April 20, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly survey of national gas prices found regular gas prices climbing for a week earlier, as diesel prices dipped slightly.
Stimulus Checks Fuel RV, Auto Dealer Sales
April 15, 2021
The Commerce Department reported advance estimates of March retail sales that saw RV, auto and motor vehicle dealer sales soar. The Commerce Department reported dealer
Indiana Adds to Small Business Grant, Extends Application Period
April 8, 2021
An expansion to the Indiana Small Business Restart Grant will add $60 million to the program, providing businesses with triple the total allocation than originally planned.
U.S. Job Openings at Two-Year High
April 8, 2021
American domestic demand amid increased COVID-19 vaccinations and additional government pandemic aid boosted companies’ staffing needs, Reuters reported.
Top Banker Sees Boom into 2023
April 7, 2021
In his annual letter to shareholders, JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon said stimulus actions taken since the pandemic began could fuel an economic boom in the U.S. into 2023, and potentially beyond.
Economy Adds Most Jobs Since August
April 2, 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported U.S. non-farm payrolls rolls 916,000 in March, lowering the unemployment rate to 6.2 percent.