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
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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.
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.
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.