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Attendees Realistic But Optimistic at RVIA's National RV Trade Show
Despite declines in RV shipments and reduced sales forecasts due to the tightest credit conditions in several decades and the crisis in consumer confidence, exhibitors were optimistic about the industry’s future at the National RV Show, held in Louisville, KY December 2-4. More. . . .
Outlook 2009 Draws Crowds Despite Declines in Show Attendance
An enthusiastic audience of more than 1,000 RV industry representatives helped make the Dec. 2 “Outlook 2009: We’ve Got Heart!” Louisville kickoff breakfast a showcase for the RV industry’s resilience and “heart” in the face of difficult economic times. More. . .
RVIA Urges Government to Free Up Consumer Credit as Part of TARP
RVIA President Richard Coon sent letters to Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson and Congressman Joe Donnelly (D-IN) last month discussing the critical need to make consumer and dealer floor plan financing more readily available for RV consumers and dealers. More. . . .
Coon Urges Outlook 2009 Attendees To Have Heart
RVIA President Richard Coon told Outlook 2009 attendees that the RV industry's history of posting strong recoveries from previous market downturns offers encouragement in the face of the current tough economic circumstances. More. . .
Go RVing Unveils Updated Affordability Ads at Outlook 2009: We’ve Got Heart!
"Value" was the word of the day at “Outlook 2009: We’ve Got Heart!” held Dec. 2 in the Kentucky Exposition Center's South Wing Ballroom. The Go RVing Coalition's portion of the breakfast event, titled "Heartening Words From Go RVing," focused on the campaign's efforts to maintain RV interest and identify the prospective buyers in this economy. More. . .
RVing Retains Appeal Despite Challenging Economic Times
Despite negative economic forces buffeting the recreation vehicle (RV) industry, RVs and RV travel continue to be perceived positively by the media and the public, the RVIA PR team reported this morning at the kickoff event to the 46th Annual National RV Trade Show. More. . .
Recreation Industry Working Together in New Political Landscape
The elections are over and the political landscape has changed, but many issues important to the RV industry remain in play in Washington, D.C., including expanding credit opportunities for RV purchases, CAFE standards that protect the availability of tow vehicles, and protecting the second home mortgage interest deduction for RVs and the Travel Promotion Act to boost tourism. More. . .
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Save the Date: RVIA Committee Week
RVIA's Committee Week will be held June 8-11, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
RVIA Board Votes to Cancel 2009 Annual Meeting
RVIA has canceled the association’s 2009 Annual Meeting, which had been scheduled for March 12-15, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, Calif. More. . . .
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