| RVDA News Brief |
| Jan. 7, 2009 |
RVs Lead to Better Health
from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Research shows that people who go RVing lead a generally healthier lifestyle. When camping in an RV, campers don’t have to worry about much of the day-to-day stress that others have at home or work. More
Judge Denies Class-Action Lawsuit Aimed at RV Makers
from The Associated Press via WSBT
A federal judge has refused to grant class-action status to lawsuits claiming that thousands of Gulf Coast hurricane victims were exposed to potentially toxic fumes while living in government-issued trailers. More
Get Certified in 2009!
from RV Learning Center
Free online RV Learning Center web seminars can help RV service professionals start the new year right! The RV Learning Center is inviting RV service professionals, and their managers to attend a free 30-minute web seminar to introduce the RV Learning Center’s warranty administrator certification program on January 9. More
RV Provides Rolling Classroom for Family
from the Ventura County Star
A Newbury Park, CA, family motorhome-schooled its way through more than 30 states, traveling in an RV, to national parks, historic sites, and museums. More
Warren Buffett Increases Investment in RV Business
from Auto Observer
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. reported to government regulators last week that it had purchased Coachmen Industries, Inc., for $40 million. More
Dealer: RV Sales in Florida “Coming Back Around”
from the Orlando Sentinel
Dennis Charron, general manager of Giant Recreation World, an RVDA member in Orlando, FL, said, "Gas prices really didn't hurt us. The financing crunch slowed us up a little. But it's coming back around for us. It's still a cheap way to travel." More
RV Learning Center Teams Up with Jan Kelly for a Series of Web Seminars This Month
from RV Learning Center
Using technology to provide affordable & effective education, RV Learning Center Faculty Member Jan Kelly developed a wide range of Web Seminars. From your home or office, all you need is a computer and telephone to participate. More
Seven New Year's Resolutions for Business
from USA Today
This time every year, people draw up lists of New Year's resolutions: lose weight; exercise; quit smoking. The New Year offers us a sort of "restart" button. Sure, we're not cleaning out our mental or physical hard drives entirely. None of us change ourselves completely. However, we can use this time to "reboot,” take a pause, and, hopefully, perform somewhat better going forward. That's why in business, too, it's a good idea to commit to New Year's resolutions. Here are some for 2009. More