(Jan. 31, 2008) -- "While there are pockets of the nation in recession (Michigan, Indiana, New York, New Jersey, Silicon Valley to name a few), there is not yet a national recession. Nor will there be a recession unless the decline in labor market activity intensifies and spreads to more parts of the country. Data through December suggest that is not the case."

(Jan. 31, 2008) -- A brother and sister from Tucson who were listed as "endangered missing" on the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Web site were retrieved safely from the Silver Spur RV Park.

(Jan. 31, 2008) -- After renting an RV for a tailgating party at Saturday's Senior Bowl in Mobile, a 21-year-old faces six months in jail and a $1,000 fine for allowing five others age 18 to 21 to drink.

(Jan. 31, 2008) -- Fourth-quarter spending was able to hold up in the face of softer labor markets, elevated energy prices and declining housing markets. However, the moderation in real expenditures in December indicates that spending momentum weakened heading into the first quarter of 2008.

(Jan. 31, 2008) -- The slower sales trend relative to the prior year was apparent in all of our businesses throughout the quarter. Lower year-over-year travel trailer sales reflected the soft industry market, as well as our downsizing of production facilities and elimination of certain product offerings.

(Jan. 31, 2008) -- Michael Babcock, outdoor editor at the Great Falls Tribune, blames high gas prices for the recent downturn in the RV industry, but points to high consumer demand due to the Go RVing campaign and highlights how consumers will adjust by making one-tank trips.

(Jan. 31, 2008) -- In response to a blog appearing on RV Industry News yesterday, Mike Molino, president of the RV Dealers Association, has sent a message to RV lenders asking why the interest rate reductions implemented by the Federal Reserve have not trickled down to loans made to RV buyers.

(Jan. 31, 2008) -- Sites at the proposed park would be offered for purchase, with a rental program available as well. A clubhouse, pool, putting green and multiple water features are proposed to be part of the park.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- RV World Co. Inc., which has recreation vehicle dealerships on both sides of East Brooks Road, has bought vacant land behind one of its current sites and plans to consolidate operations there.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- Newmar lays off 20 percent of workforce, according to TV station. The company is the third in the region to announce layoffs in the past week.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- Don Tolner, 51, and his wife Laura, 57, owners of Beaver Trails Campground, Austin, were transported to the hospital with burns after their bus-size RV hit an 18-wheeler semi head-on at approximately 2 p.m. Monday.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- In a conference call with industry analysts to discuss the retirement of CEO Bruce Hertzke and the succession of President Bob Olson to chief executive, the company confirmed the layoffs.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- RV Industry News sent out an e-mail today inviting RV dealers to participate in the the 2008 RV Industry Compensation and Benefits Survey. Unfortunately, the wrong link was included in that e-mail. To complete the survey, dealers can click here to access the survey questions.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- In RV Industry News' first podcast, Wisconsin RV dealer Tim Wegge sounds off on the issue of selling RVs online. Wegge contends that the Internet is a good tool for dealers to use in educating and serving consumers in their primary market areas. However, dealers who sell units online at deeply discounted rates undermine traditional dealers and further burden the industry's service capacity.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- This new format will have high-level strategic management sessions for dealer owners and general managers who need to look to the future, while providing a new series of workshops for managers and other frontline dealership employees that can help improve day-to-day operations.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- The Leadership Pulse is a Web-based application that tracks and continually reports on leader energy and confidence and provides insights into critical business challenges facing corporate leaders — to ensure they anticipate emerging problems, identify opportunities, set priorities effectively, and make well-informed decisions.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- Aside from the 50-50 raffle, residents raised $1,100 with activities and performances like square dancing, hula girls, farm stories, skits, cloggers, can-can girls and a blue jean bootie contest.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- Residents and their guests would have to obtain parking permits good for up to 72 hours. Even with a permit, they would have to park within 150 feet of their address. Each residence would be limited to 24 permits a year.

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- Go RVing’s $16 million 2008 media plan will kick-off this Sunday, with the industry group’s first-ever Super Bowl buy.  The 30-second version of the popular “Imaginary Friends” commercial will air just prior to kick-off during the 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. final half-hour of the FOX Super Bowl XLII Pregame Show. 

(Jan. 30, 2008) -- Looking ahead, RBC Financial expects consumer spending to slow further in the first quarter of 2008, reflecting softer labor markets, elevated energy prices and declining house prices.  On the corporate side, RBC also expect some weakening in business investment, owing to the effects of the financial market deterioration.