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The John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation has awarded grants totaling over $210,000. The foundation was established in 1971 by the Hansons, who wanted to give back to their community and provide a means of ... via Britt News-Tribune

A coroner says another student shot at a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University has died, bringing the toll to seven, including the gunman. via Goshen News, Goshen, IN

The housing slump, high fuel prices and other economic worries may be driving down boat sales, but boat manufacturers and dealers say they're cautiously optimistic about sales at this week's Miami International ... via ABC News

TTAB Reverses 2 Refusal: "ROYALE" for Camping Trailers Not Confusingly Similar to "ROYAL CARGO" for Cargo Trailers In late October 2007, the TTAB came to Boston for a conference at Suffolk Law School, where it ... via The TTABlog

Glendale International Corp. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended November 30, 2007. via Huliq.com

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 were $292.1 million, or 2.4% lower than the $299.2 million in revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006. via RVbasics.com News

“Since Senator Edwards' announcement was made, I am somewhat like the wishbone in the Thanksgiving turkey.”

Running for Congress takes money, and Rep. Leonard Boswell reported this month that he's got $702,000 in the bank as he faces a primary challenge from Ed Fallon. via Indianola Record-Herald

“A lot of our competitors are just working for payroll, so it's a matter of when they say 'uncle,' ”

Universal Forest Products Inc. expects the housing downturn to last throughout 2008. via Grand Rapids Press

“We are very pleased with our 2007 results”

Coburg, Ore.-based Monaco Coach Corp. swung to a fourth quarter profit and posted increased earnings for the full year, reflecting ongoing corporatewide efforts to improve manufacturing efficiencies and ... via RV Business

“I would like to congratulate the staff and management of Great Lakes RV on the way each of you rallied together and started an all Canadian company that promotes manufacturing and tourism for our region and Canada”

Startup Canadian manufacturer Great Lakes Recreational Products Inc. has gone into full production at the former Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. via RV Business

“Featherlite Coaches, Inc. announced today that it has notified FreedomRoads/Camping World that it has elected to terminate its relationship with FreedomRoads/Camping World”

Although few details have been released, FreedomRoads/Camping World and Featherlite Luxury Coaches Inc. via RV Business

“I feel very comfortable leaving the company with Bob. He'll do great things.”

Bob Olson exudes confidence when he talks about the recreation-vehicle company that he has worked for since 1969. via Mitchell County Press News

RV and bus maker Thor Industries Inc. reported Monday an increase in preliminary sales for the second quarter and six months ending Jan. via Bizjournals

Thor Announces Preliminary Sales for Quarter, Six Months; Buys Back 374,239 Shares;... - Auto News from February 4, 2008 announced today preliminary sales for the quarter and six months ended January 31, 2008. via Automotive

The chairman and chief executive of Winnebago Industries Inc., a large recreational vehicle manufacturer, exercised options for 30,750 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission ... via International Business Times

“When things slow down, it's a pretty big domino effect”

Newmar Corp. has joined a growing list of area RV companies that are handing pink slips to workers in light of a slowing economy. via South Bend Tribune

Federal regulators said Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. has agreed to pay a fine and re-certify operations at a California plant after homes built there were found to be defective and unsafe. via Press-Enterprise

MarineMax, Inc. , the nation's largest recreational boat retailer, today announced that the Company will hold a conference call to review its first quarter fiscal 2008 results on Thursday, February 7, 2008, at ... via Business Wire

“We've been doin about 7 units a day and as far as I know we haven't lost anybody”

It is the latest in a recent string of announcements from Winnebago Industries. We told you last week the RV manufacturer was expecting layoffs. via KIMT