(Sept. 7, 2010) -- Beginning today Dash Point State Park, and its 141-site campground, will be closed for eight months so officials can complete a major rebuild of its sewer system. The $3.4 million project is expected to be completed in May, the News Tribune reported.

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(Sept. 7, 2010) -- "Especially if you have a free wireless network, people who aren't even your patrons can connect to it and illegally download intellectual property (such as movies, TV programs, and music), hack into computer systems, and bring down websites and other computers using SPAM bots, adware, and spyware," Borg said.

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(Sept. 7, 2010) -- The layoffs were completed on Thursday, said Akos Sefcsik, director of operations for Jayco in Twin Falls, who explained that although the company had a good summer, dealers have not been replenishing their inventories and reordering what they sell.

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(Sept. 7, 2010) -- “Employment growth has been slow lately, and the Employment Trends Index suggests that it may slow even further this fall,” said Levanon. “However, we still expect job growth rather than an outright decline in the next several months.”

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(Sept. 7, 2010) -- “We’ve exhibited at dozens of industry shows in the past, and have faced competing businesses at almost all of them. It’s part of the game," said Lieberman. "If you’re smart, you concentrate on what your own business brings to the prospective customer and try not to outdo your competition. That’s always been my philosophy, and it has served my business well.”

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(Sept. 7, 2010) -- Thetford's improved SmartTote features complete emptying, a more rugged handle and sturdier, stronger wheels. This premium tote is completely self-contained, so no parts or accessories are required to buy or store. It boasts up to 20 percent more capacity than competitive models, meaning fewer fill-ups, which saves time and effort.

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(Sept. 7, 2010) -- "Your RV is a big investment. With new and better technologies, plus style changes and wear and tear -- some normal, some not -- it makes great financial sense to keep and upgrade your coach," said Chad Yackel, founder and president of Truline RV. "That's why at Truline RV, we say, 'Don't trade it. Update it.'"

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- Valterra Products Inc. today announced the acquisition of the manufacturing and marketing rights to the patented Twin Trak and Rope Lights Plus awning products from IF Designs.

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- As the owners of Tech-Edge Manufacturing, Mark and Tonya Adams are planning to grow their company, but at their own pace, the Albany Democrat Herald reported. Much of what Tech-Edge does relates directly to emerging green technologies.

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- After returning to their home in Wyoming, Mich., they bought a 5-year-old 22-foot Airstream that they hitched to the back of their 1963 Chevrolet Impala. Today, Ken Faber collects and restores vintage models. His collection, one of the largest in the United States, is in heavy demand this year as the RV industry celebrates its centennial.

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- With recent sales of larger diesel RVs slumping, Gardiner told the Journal Courier he was feeling the financial strain of operating out of a large facility. "Before, I had six acres and 70,000 square feet of building," he said. "Now I've got 8,000 square feet of building on four acres."

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- RV dealers who set up at the Grange Fair for the past week were reporting good results. By Tuesday, Bill Miller, owner of Miller Brothers RV and Camper Center, said he sold seven used RVs at the fair. Rival dealer, Susquehanna Valley RV had sold 17, the Centre Daily reported.

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- Decongreen, Inc., developed an aerosol spray that can be used to treat the inside of vehicles while unused, so mold won't grow. The spray covers 500 square feet, enough to take care of any vehicle and more, it can be effective for up to 5 years inside a leak free, closed environment.

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- Los Angeles County officials warned RV owners who dump human waste on streets, parking lots or campgrounds can be sentenced to up to six months in jail and fined up to $1,000, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.

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(Sept. 6, 2010) -- “Before we opened, we had to go to the county and apply for a permit,” Terry Sinkler, owner of U-Neek RV told the Columbian. “We were told there were no outstanding issues with the property.” Now county officials estimate it could cost more than $100,000 to bring the site, owned by an arm of Poulsbo RV, into compliance.

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