EXCLUSIVE: Black Book Analyst Talks Wholesale Volume Increase
March 18, 2021
RV wholesale values were mixed in February, Black Book reported, but overall auction volumes within all segments were up.
Economy
House Passes Business Loan Extension
March 17, 2021
Two weeks before the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is set to expire, Congress is working to extend the popular bipartisan program.
EXCLUSIVE: How Chip Shortage Affects RV Industry
March 16, 2021
Supply chain issues are not unfamiliar– especially when it comes to semiconductor chips, a memory technology used in almost every “smart” device. Recent chip demand has skyrocketed, prompting reactions from multiple industries and an executive order from President Joe Biden.
Alliance RV to Expand Elkhart-based Workforce
March 16, 2021
Manufacturer Alliance RV announced plans today to continue growing its Elkhart, Indiana-based operations, creating as many as 650 new jobs by the end of 2023.
Government Reports Improving Employment
March 5, 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported nonfarm payroll employment rose by 379,000 in February, nearly double analysts’ consensus expectations, as the unemployment fell 0.1 percent to 6.2 percent.
Diesel Vehicle Sales Rise 28 Percent in 2020
January 26, 2021
Pickup truck and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) with diesel engines grew 28 percent during 2020, reported the Diesel Technology Forum, an association representing diesel engine and equipment manufacturers, fuel producers and emissions control suppliers.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Shares Rural Resource
January 22, 2021
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is helping rural communities build their outdoor recreation economies with a newly developed resource – the ORR Rural Economic Development Toolkit.
State Funds Available to Indiana Small Businesses
January 11, 2021
The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced Jan. 11 that applications are open for statewide small business growth and improvement projects.
Paycheck Loans Re-Open Jan. 11
January 8, 2021
The Small Business Administration announced the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) would re-open beginning Jan. 11.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Highlights Projects to Receive Funding
December 16, 2020
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced Dec. 15 the results of its Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) collection survey, including projects eligible to partake in $900 million in annual funding.
Report: Personal Income Increased Across U.S. in Q2
September 24, 2020
State personal income increased 34.2 percent at an annual rate in the second quarter of 2020, an acceleration from the 4.1 percent increases in the first quarter.
Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Soar in August
September 23, 2020
After RV values dipped in July, according to Black Book, motorhome values hit an all-time high in August.