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Man Lives in RV, Takes Family with Him from the Albany Times Union When Michael Santarcangelo travels for business — sometimes as many as 100 days a year — the family goes along. While many people are finding less expensive ways to get to work, Michael makes his RV a mobile office, weaving cross country and up and down the East and West coasts. More Keystone Travels Light from the South Bend Tribune Between high gas prices and a challenged economy, the market has spoken. Keystone RV responded Monday with the announcement of a new division dedicated to lightweight, energy-efficient travel trailers that can be towed by smaller vehicles. More RV Industry Insights from Thor’s Richard Riegel from The St. Joe Channel What used to be known as a recreational activity has now turned into a way of life for many. More Convention Attendees: Please Let RVDA Know What You Think! from RVDA If you attended the 2008 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, would you please share your thoughts with us? We would appreciate your feedback so RVDA can improve next year’s event. There are two online evaluations: one is specific to the educational workshops; the other is about the event overall. Educational Workshop Evaluation Overall Event Evaluation    Product Showcase:    Automotive Risk Management & Insurance Services ARM is dedicated to addressing the unique set of insurance needs of the RV industry, including garage liability, property, inland marine, inventory coverage, crime, earthquake, flood, contingent liability, umbrella, excess liability, employment-related practices liability, pollution liability, dealership surety bonds, workers' compensation, and loss prevention and control. More Outdoor Industries Stay Hopeful in Downturn from MarketWatch Stressful times will only fuel a desire to escape to the wide-open spaces, whether it be to ski at Steamboat or hunt in South Dakota. More Turning Wheel Opens Service Center and RV Dealership from MarketWatch RVDA Member Turning Wheel Holdings has reached an agreement with Monaco Coach Corp. to open a service center and dealership at the former Monaco Service Center location in Elkhart, IN. More Using Transactional E-mails to "Magnetize" Customers from Start Up Nation You have crafted your e-mail campaigns, sent them out to your subscribers, and have received a decent amount of responses. Now what? From a business standpoint, you want to influence repeat purchases and ensure that customers are satisfied with your product or service. Improving your transactional e-mails will get you one step closer to higher customer retention. More

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