Schmarder: 5 Google Tools to Help Build Your Business

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Evanne Schmarder Editor’s Note: Evanne Schmarder is the creator of the RV industry’s first Digital Marketing Workshop – www.DigitalMarketingWorkshop.info. She’s also the owner of Roadabode Productions – outdoor hospitality communication consultants specializing in digital marketing strategy, social media program development, seminar facilitation, educational presentations, business writing services and... Read more

Profaizer: Gen Y Grew Up with Technology and Relies on It

Linda Profaizer Editor’s Note: Linda Profaizer, a Colorado resident and immediate past-president of ARVC, is a columnist for Woodall’s Campground Management. She can be contacted at lprofaizer27@gmail.com. Having stepped away from her association duties at the end of 2010, she welcomes input on topics of importance to campground owners for upcoming columns. 2012 marks the year that everyone born in 1994 (Gen Y a.k.a. the Millennial Generation or Echo Boomers) turns 18. Why is that of... Read more

ARVC Agenda: Sign Up for ‘Hill Day’ May 8-9

Editor’s Note: The ARVC Agenda is written by Evanne Schmarder and is a regular feature of Woodall’s Campground Management. Jeff Sims, CPO, ARVC’s director of state relations and program advocacy, encourages all association members to make their voices heard at the 2012 National Issues Conference to be held in Washington, D.C., May 8-9. Attendees will work with government affairs consultants McDermott, Will & Emery (MWE) to help make time spent with congressional representatives... Read more

Gorin: Taxes and Small Business: Is There Hope for the Future?

David Gorin Editor’s Note: David Gorin, former ARVC CEO, is president of David Gorin & Associates, providing management consulting services to the outdoor hospitality industry. He is also a partner in King & Gorin, specializing in Washington representation for associations and businesses in travel, tourism, transportation, recreation and public lands. Contact him at dgorinassociates@aol.com or (703) 448-6863. With the presidential election just 8 months away, both sides are working... Read more

ARVC Agenda: ARVC Focuses on What Really Matters

The following column was prepared by Evanne Schmarder for the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and appears in the April issue of Woodall’s Campground Management.   As Paul Bambei, ARVC president and CEO, and his staff continue to deliver their membership practical, money-saving National Partner Pricing Programs such as the Just In Time/DIRECTV, Ford Motor Co., and recently announced Club Car member benefits, Bambei reports being mindful of a passage from the book... Read more

Gorin: April to June; Busy Time for Travel and Tourism

David Gorin David Gorin, former ARVC CEO, is president of David Gorin & Associates, providing management consulting services to the outdoor hospitality industry. He is also a partner in King & Gorin, specializing in Washington representation for associations and businesses in travel, tourism, transportation, recreation and public lands. He is a regular columnist for Woodall’s Campground Management. His April column appears here. Contact him at dgorinassociates@aol.com or (703) 448-6863. Let’s... Read more

ARVC Agenda: Schutter Outlines ARVC Transformation

Rob Schutter Jr., new ARVC chairman Editor’s Note: New ARVC Chairman Rob Schutter Jr. wrote the opening portion to this installment of the ARVC Agenda. Nearly two years ago with the retirement of ARVC’s then President/CEO Linda Profaizer, past ARVC Chairman David L. Berg saw an opportunity to address the question raised by members – the association’s purpose and direction. The ARVC Board of Directors embarked upon a thorough review of the association, leading ARVC toward refocusing efforts... Read more

Gorin: Tourism Gets Big Boost from D.C.

David Gorin David Gorin is a columnist for Woodall’s Campground Management. He is former CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and president of David Gorin & Associates, providing management consulting services to the outdoor hospitality industry. He is also a partner in King & Gorin, specializing in Washington representation for associations and businesses in travel, tourism, transportation, recreation and public lands. Contact him at dgorinassociates@aol.com... Read more

Profaizer: Are You Listening, Really Listening?

Linda Profaizer Linda Profaizer is a columnist for Woodall’s Campground Management. She is a Colorado resident and immediate past-president of ARVC. She can be contacted at lprofaizer27@gmail.com. Having stepped away from her association duties at the end of 2010, she welcomes input on topics of importance to campground owners for upcoming columns. You can’t help but hear the song “When I Die Young” by The Band Perry as you are traveling down the road or just have the radio on in the... Read more

Ashley: Sunbelt Parks Report Healthy Trends as 2012 Season Begins

Bob Ashley Bob Ashley is a columnist for Woodall’s Campground Management. He is veteran newspaper writer based in central Indiana who specializes in coverage of the RV and campground industries. Business at Orange Grove Campground in Kissimmee, Fla., at the end of December was ”’busy, busy, busy,” according to Tammy Morton manager of the 179-site park. Likely a chief reason, Morton said, was the park cut its overnight rate this season from $45 to $30. ”All our rates... Read more

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