Trend of millennials buying fewer homes impacting Elkhart County
Elkhart County is struggling with a trend that is impacting much of the country: Most young people aren’t buying homes. Young homeowners are scarce in...
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Grand Design RV breaks ground on $10 million expansion in Middlebury
Yet another Elkhart County RV maker has taken a step forward in its expansion plans. Grand Design RV has broken ground on a $10 million...
Jayco expanding operation in Middlebury
An unprecedented growth in RV sales is driving another expansion for Jayco in Middlebury. The RV manufacturer tells Inside Indiana Business their planned 237,000-square-foot operation...
Midwest RV Super Show is now underway in Elkhart
The 62nd annual Midwest RV Super Show is now underway. Our area manufactures more than 80-percent of all the RVs in the world, and...
Data security a concern for region’s RV and manufacturing industries
Local companies are being warned to protect their data against hackers. Cyber security experts believe a new report suggests that major industries are among...
Thor Industries looking to expand out of Elkhart County
Thor Industries may be looking to grow beyond Elkhart County. It’s a reaction to the labor shortage in the county. That’s according Thor VP of...
Elkhart County employers struggle to find employees in low unemployment setting
The lowest unemployment rate in 17 years in Elkhart County is coming with a bit of a catch. Some employers are struggling to fill positions...
Lippert Components reporting sales boom due to RV industry
A major employer in Michiana is benefiting from the booming recreational vehicle industry. Lippert Components reported sales of $498 million in the first quarter of...
RV shipments hit record levels for February
RV shipment numbers for February of this year represent a record for that month. The upward trend has been consistent for over a year, according...
Area RV industry could see business boom if sales tax bill is signed
The RV industry in Michiana is watching the progress of an Indiana sales tax bill closely. Senate Bill 172 would allow out-of-state RV and cargo...