Meet Wade Elliott of Utility Supply Group, a leader who has served in many important positions throughout the outdoor hospitality and electrical industries. You'll see Wade's face everywhere - at trade shows where he is a nationwide provider of electrical products for campgrounds and RV parks, as a member of the ARVC Supplier Council, on the board of the National Electric Code (NEC) - and so much more.

Read a Q&A with Wade as he shares his impressive background, why he is so involved with ARVC and other boards, the recent sale of his business and his tips for first-time campground owners (hint: NFPA 1194)!

In order to reach the smallest businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will offer Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to businesses with fewer than 20 employees and sole proprietors only from Wed., Feb. 24 through Wed., March 10, 2021.

Learn about the new qualifications and how to apply below, including additional SBA program changes to make access to PPP loans more equitable, announced by President Biden last week, and information about whether a First Draw and Second Draw PPP loan is right for your business.

The deadline to register for ARVC's National School of RV Park and Campground Management has been extended through Thu., March 4. Limited space is available, so register now to enhance your management and leadership skills in the RV Park and Campground industry. National School will take place virtually this year from March 9-11.

National School enhances the skills of its attendees through a high-quality educational program focusing on business management principles and practices as applied to the RV park and campground industry. Register below to reserve your spot and view a detailed schedule of events.

Jen and David Svenson bought ARVC member-park Riverbend RV Park & Cabins in Montrose, Colo. last February and worked hard to turn a mom and pop, cash-only business without a website into a modern park. But their efforts on site were only half their journey, as now the couple is on a cross-country tour of other RV parks across the country.

Their goal is to learn more about what other parks had to offer and pick up ideas for their own business as well. Learn more about their journey, what they have learned so far and their plans for the rest of the trip!

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced two recent recalls that may affect campground owners. The recalled products are the Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generators and the Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action.

Learn more below and visit ARVC.org to view all Current Recalls.