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Allan Roth
A 1031 Exchange is a method by which a property owner exchanges one or more relinquished properties for one or more replacement properties of “like-kind”, while deferring the payment of federal income taxes and possibly some state taxes on the transaction. This tax deferred strategy accomplishes 100% deferral of capital gains indefinitely.
Allan Roth is licensed as a Certified Estate Advisor® and Certified Financial Advisor®. Allan has authored several books and continued education programs on the subject of finance, insurance and real estate.
Mr. Roth is licensed as an instructor with the Florida Department Of Business and Professional Regulation and the Society Of American College Board Of Financial Planners. His lectures have helped 1000’s of investors and professionals all across America reach their estate and retirement planning goals.For more information visit: www.nafep.com
Allan Roth
Certified Estate Advisor
Member NAFEP
Phone (727) 656-8910
Fax (727) 781-4876
Colortime Crafts
Promotional and Creative. Tees, pillowcases, totes, bandanas, pennants, coloring knapsacks and mousepads with fun designs, your name customized. Color with our permanent fabric markers. Program or retail items.
http://www.colortime.com
1842 Glenn Lane
Merrick, NY 11566
Toll Free: (800) 500-0770
Phone: (516) 377-8430
FAX: (516) 377-8675
Woodall’s Campground Management
Woodall’s Campground Management is the only nationwide business-to-business publication whose sole editorial focus is on campground management and operations. Each monthly issue features news, opinion and analysis of campground trends, issues, events and other happenings. This publication is the primary source of information for enterprising campground and RV park owners.
Value Midwest
Value Midwest’s mission is to provide quality work in a timely manner and at a reasonable price. We specialize in complex appraisal projects including mobile home parks and RV/Campground properties. Based in Michigan’s Thumb Area, and with a satellite office in Kalamazoo, our practice spans the entire State of Michigan. Over the past several years we have worked on specialty projects in 35 states throughout the continental US. We work for a wide range of clients including buyers, sellers, attorneys, lenders and govenmental entities and look forward to the opportunity to discuss your appraisal needs today.
www.valuemidwest.com – rob@valuemidwest.com
Robert J. Lentz, MAI
6446 Morris St
Marlette, MI 48453
Phone: 989-635-0086
Fax: 866-860-7904
A. Van Stensel & Son, LLC
Certified General and Residential appraisers.
5250 Northland Drive, Suite E
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
http://www.avsappraisers.com
616-364-7575 – office
616-364-9150 – fax
616-485-9494 – cell
Campground Valuation
Campground Valuation was founded to offer appraisals, appraisal reviews, market analysis and other valuation services of RV Parks and Campgrounds throughout the United States.
P.O. Box 834
Glenham, NY 12527
(855) 968-2267 (855) YOUCAMP
www.campval.com.
www.campval.com | grant@rphubb.com
Grant Ackerly
MAI, CCIM
P.O. Box 834
Glenham, NY 12527
(855) 968-2267
(855) YOUCAMP
WILLIAM P. SZABO
American Property Analysts, Inc.
The professionals at American Property Analysts, Inc. are committed to delivering the highest quality service and credible work product. We have over 110-years of collective experience in appraising complex recreational, commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural properties in over 20 states.
www.ampropinc.com | will@ampropinc.com
William P. Szabo
4 Seagate – 5th Floor
Toledo, OH 43604
Work Phone: (419) 244-1144
Work Fax: (419) 244-4433
Appraisal Advisory Group
Appraisal Advisory Group provides a variety of professional appraisal services for all property types in Michigan.
www.appraisaladvisorygroup.com | ajohns@appraisaladvisorygroup.com
Alan L. Johns, MAI, CPM
President
Appraisal Advisory Group, Inc.
1414 W. High Street
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-5050
Lentz Appraisal
Lentz Appraisal has a track record of reducing lenders time, efforts and costs in managing the appraisal process.
They are a provider of appraisals for:
* Primary and Secondary Mortgages
* Mortgage Refinancing
They specialize in:
* Agricultrual
* Commercial
* Residential.
www.lentzappraisal.net | brandi@lentzappraisal.net
Brandi Lentz,
Certified Appraiser
Lentz Appraisal
15104 Grand Point Lane
Irving, IL 62051
(217) 440-4663 Direct
(217) 533-4680 Home/Fax
Willowbrook Valuation & Advisory Services LLC
Full spectrum of professional real estate and commercial real estate valuation services.
Michael Lester MAI
Managing Director
5028 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20016
Direct +1 202 919 3888 | Mobile +1 202 509 7455
michael@willowbrookvaluation.com
www.willowbrookvaluation.com
Nailed It Business Services
Nailed It Business Services is backed by 18 years of bookkeeping experience, 12 of those as the owner of a 265-site destination campground. As such, we are uniquely qualified to provide customized bookkeeping solutions designed to meet the needs and budgets of campground owners. With confidence in the accuracy of your books and an understanding of your financial reports, you will be able to make sound financial decisions that will allow you to nail your success.
Tina Nail, Owner
Nailed It Business Services
570-704-5999
www.nailyournumbers.com
Manufacturer of Quailridge Park Models, Summit Park Models, America’s Park Cabins, and Kabana Kottages.
https://forestriverinc.com
Phone: (574) 266-0187
Fax: (574) 262-9105
Chariot Eagle is an independent and privately owned builder of the very finest and most luxurious park models for campgrounds available in the industry. The company was recognized by Inc Magazine in 1989 and 1990 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. It has enjoyed the #1 and #2 position in the USA 11 and 12 wide park model sales for the past few years .
https://charioteagle.com
931 NW 37th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34475
Phone: (352) 629-7007
FAX: (352) 629-4077
The finest built Park Model Cabins & Cottages. We are the only manufacturer using structural insulated panels and conventional stick built construction.
http://www.parkcabins.com
147 Maria Del Carmen Lane
Crawfordville, FL 32327
United States
Toll Free: (800) 897-0421
Phone: (850) 878-9095
FAX: (850) 942-8543
Lancaster Log Cabins has been in the log cabin industry since 1990! We pride ourselves in providing quality log cabins with great service at a fair price. We are a family owned business with Amish roots that believes in working hard and doing the right thing 100% of the time. We strive to make long lasting relationships with our customers and provide a product that is guaranteed to please.
https://lancasterlogcabins.com
In 2006, the Zook family had a dream to provide their customers with modular log cabins, and they founded Zook Cabins to improve their customers experience in log cabin living. Many people felt that building a log cabin was time consuming, stressful and expensive, so the Zook family’s goal was to make it as easy and efficient as possible for their customers to own their own log cabin! Since that time, they have built and delivered many modular log cabins to customers all over the country! With quality core values, stellar customer service, and a valued reputation, this amish cabin builder is the perfect place to look if you are searching for your dream log cabin!
ARVC
Over 3,900 private RV Parks and Campgrounds across the country depend on the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) to bring value-added services to their businesses every day. ARVC membership provides:
* Group purchasing power on a wide array of products and services;
* National public relations and promotional services designed to increase camper days at ARVC parks across the country;
* Advocacy representation on an array of issues in state and national policy circles;
* Hands-on business management services, including extensive educational offerings, numerous industry publications, and marketing and advertising opportunities.
ARVC is the only national association exclusively representing the interests of all commercial RV Parks and Campgrounds in the United States. Membership includes RV parks and campgrounds, cabin and lodge resorts, membership campgrounds and resorts, industry suppliers and park developers..
Campground Owners of New York, Inc. (CONY) is a dynamic, for-profit trade association whose members own and/or operate a majority of the finest campgrounds and RV parks in the Empire State. Founded in 1963, CONY has grown from a fledgling association to one of the largest single state campground associations in the nation. Parks and Places is a member of CONY.
When you’re in Michigan you are never more than six miles from a lake and never more than 85 miles from one of the Great Lakes. If you are a true lover of the outdoors and love to camp in any of its forms, Michigan is as close to paradise as you can find. With spectacular greenery, water, and campgrounds in every area of the state, Camp Michigan can help you find the campgrounds that best suit whatever you’re looking for in your escape to the outdoors.
Jayne L. Cohen & Associates
Experienced based affordable consulting services for campgrounds and camping-resorts.
www.campgroundlodgingconsultants.com
jcohen@campgroundlodgingconsultants.com
Phone: 603-279-6693
David Gorin & Associates
David Gorin & Associates is a world-class professional services company exclusively serving the RV park and campground industry. David Gorin and the firm’s associates offer more than 70 years of combined experience to provide expert consulting services including feasibility studies, site and land planning services, independent research, up-to-date information on trends and industry developments, and hands on park operational experience to the RV park and campground industry and relted segments of the outdoor hospitality and outdoor attraction business.
www.davidgorinassociates.com| info@DavidGorinAssociates.com
POB 9928, McLean, VA 22102
Mobile 703 371 7467
Office 703 448 6863
Fax 703 991 4065
Staves Consulting
Homer Staves, President of Staves Consulting is one of the foremost experts in the world on campground and recreation vehicle park development, acquisition and marketing. Homer first became involved with campground development in 1963 when he served as the electrical contractor for the development of a KOA Kampground located at Seeley Lake, Montana. He joined Kampgrounds of America in its infancy in 1967 as Assistant to the President and was responsible for all franchise sales and campground development.
www.campgrounddesign.comz
hstaves@stavesconsulting.com
1-406-656-7086
3191 Parkhill
Billings MT 59102
Cool Works
Cool Works provides on-line employment information for “Jobs in Great Places,” and web-based staffing tools for employers. 3.8 million site visits in 2004!
www.coolworks.com | billing@coolworks.com
PO Box 272
Gardiner, MT 59030
Phone: (406) 848-2380
FAX: (406) 848-2320
B&B Electrical
Since 1968, B & B has focused on the electrical needs of RV Travel Parks and Manufactured Home Communities. Through this dedication and experience, B & B has developed an in-depth knowledge of what our customers need to know as they make purchase decisions.
www.bbelec.com
2804 Orchard Lake Road
Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Phone:(888) 391-3802
Jamestown Advanced Products Corp.
An American manufacturer of durable, UL listed RV power outlets and other power accessories for RV parks, RV resorts, campgrounds and state and federal parks. Power outlets include; surface mounts, surface mount metered, RV electrical pedestals, RV metered pedestals, RV lighted units and mobile home power.
www.jamestownadvanced.com
2855 Girts Road
Jamestown
NY, 14701
Phone:(716) 483-3406
Fax:(716) 483-5398
Milbank Manufacturing Co.
Milbank manufactures a complete line of electrical power outlets, pedestals, and accessories to meet the needs of modern campgrounds and RV resorts.
www.milbankmfg.com
4801 Deramus, PO Box 419028
Kansas City, MO 64141
United States
Toll Free: (800) 422-4260
Phone: (816) 483-5314
FAX: (816) 483-5314
Midwest Electric Products
Providing the RV industry with surface, burial, pad mount metal and non-metallic electrical products for over 50 years. See our new Parkranger non-metallic models!
www.midwestelectric.com
58155 240th Street
Mankato, MN 56601
United States
Phone: (507) 345-2505
FAX: (507) 345-25305
Eaton
Eaton manufactures electrical power hookups (four models) and digital electronic meters. We also custom build power substations and we sell transformers, wire and panels. Complementary electrical layout design is also available.
http://www.eaton.com/powerpedestal/index.htm
149 Warwick Court
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Toll Free: (800) 723-8009
Phone: (757) 258-8800
FAX: (757) 258-8805
HyPower
HyPower manufactures high quality attractive RV Park Power Outlets featuring HyPower’s exclusive Power SnapTM Technology to save money, reduce maintenance costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
www.powerpedestal.com
900 North Owalla
Claremore, OK 74017
United States
Toll Free: (800) 677-0955
Phone: (918) 341-5809
FAX: (918) 343-0813
Accmar Equipment Co.
Manufacturer of power pedestals and sub stations for RV parks and campgrounds. Accmar’s watertight dock power pedestals are built in the USA to withstand the harshest weather and dockside conditions following strict UL guidelines to ensure safety.
www.accmarequipment.com/en/products/power-pedestal.html
Address:
12351 SW 128th Court,
Unit #303
Miami, Florida 33176
Telephone: (305) 300-9596
Fax: (305) 946-6400
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AMERIS Bank-SBA/USDA Lending
Ameris Bank is a top ranked SBA lender and is dedicated to helping small businesses grow. SBA and USDA federally backed financing is available for business acquisitions, partner buyouts, business expansions, new construction, and debt consolidation. The down payment requirement for an SBA or USDA loan is typically half the amount required for traditional bank financing, and it may be as low as 10%.
Bruce Hurta
Ameris Bank | VP Government Guaranteed Lending
(C) 281.384.2595 | (F) 404.240.1508 | bruce.hurta@amerisbank.com
SBA/USDA Lender with Berkshire Bank
44 Business Capital has originated over $1 Billion in SBA 7(a) loans in the past 12 years. They understand that by fostering the growth of small businesses in communities, they can have an impact on job creation and preserving employment opportunities during these challenging economic times. They can offer financing assistance when other banks says “NO”.
Josh Rawls
First Vice President, SBA Lending
601-310-2101 Cell
RRawls@44businesscapital.com
www.44businesscapital.com
National Exchange Bank & Trust
National Exchange Bank is a family owned bank which has its headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin with most of its 33 offices in the south eastern part of the state. National Exchange Bank has a variety of business loans ranging from Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to agricultural and commercial real estate loans. Their lending limit is about $50,000,000 which can accommodate most campground purchases, out of state lending on at least $1,000,000.
p 920.685-6401 | f 920.685.6402 | dlenz@nebat.com | www.nebat.com
Daniel J Lenz
Vice President
National Exchange Bank & Trust
p 920.685-640
f 920.685.6402
dlenz@nebat.com
www.nebat.com
Guidant Financial
Funding options cover all stages of business and franchise ownership.
Frank Torres
Director of Marketing
206-854-4178 (Cell)
Based in: Seattle, WA
frank.torres@guidantfinancial.com
Live Oak Bank
Whether you’re looking to build, buy or expand your business, let our team at Live Oak Bank be your guide. When you bank with us, it means your money is fueling the growth of small businesses across the country.
Moe Kruger
Senior Loan Officer
Office 910-550-2907
moe.kruger@liveoak.bank
1741 Tiburon Drive| Wilmington, NC 28403
Lehigh Financial Group
Lehigh Financial Group is a leading source of innovative real estate capital solutions. Whether you are a business owner or a real estate investor, you have come to the right place for commercial financing. We at Lehigh Financial Group, LLC understand your commercial financing needs. Central to our approach is not just what we deliver, but how we deliver it. Our goal is to help you succeed financially through the best of our people, technology and service.
www.lehighfinancialgroup.com – Email:jeffbarber@lehighfinancialgroup.com
Jeffrey Barber
1244 W. Hamilton Street
Suite 200
Allentown PA 18102
Office 610.821.6870 Ext #2
EFax 1-866-725-6545
Sabre Financial Group
Sabre Financial Group LLC is a small business advisory firm that provides funding solutions for clients throughout the U.S. We are a small business advocate, not a direct lender, and through an expansive network of lending partners, we promote our clients’ profile to the lending community to help secure the financial leverage needed to acquire, expand, thrive or survive. Our access to hundreds of lenders enables us to identify and secure high-quality and affordable financial options for our clients. Sabre charges no advance fees and only earns a performance fee upon successful installment of financing.
www.Sabre-Financial.com – Email robert.johnson@sabre-financial.com
Robert E. Johnson
President
Sabre Financial Group LLC
(832) 321-9304
www.Sabre-Financial.com
Blackhawk Capital solutions, Inc.
Working with both large and small companies, the professionals at Blackhawk Capital Solutions will guide you through your options for commercial finance. Our finance products are what it takes to increase capital and ROI in a company. With so many lending options, there is sure to be one that will improve your business.
www.blackhawkcapitalsolutions.com – brian@blackhawkcapitalsolutions.com
Brian K Kohl
8758 Ft Laurens rd.
Strasburg, Oh.44680
330.495.3659
Central Bank
Faster payments are at your fingertips with a little help from our Merchant Services Center. You can increase customer satisfaction by taking debit or credit cards. You can increase funds availability. You can operate your business better!
www.centralbank.net
Central Bank
238 Madison Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-1111
(877) 554-5535
Balasa Dinverno & Foltz, LLC
Balasa Dinverno & Foltz LLC is a private wealth management firm that currently manages in excess of $1 Billion in assets for private investors, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. We use a variety of investment vehicles based on the individual needs of our clients. We are fee-only advisors and do not earn commissions or brokerage fees. The credentials of our team of 25 include attorneys, CPAs, CFPs, as well as MBAs. We draw on our extensive education and 100+ years of combined experience to design and implement customized solutions for building and managing our clients’ wealth.
www.bdfllc.com
500 Park Boulevard Suite 1400
Istaca
IL, 60143
Phone:(630) 875-4924
PMC Commercial Trust
PMC offers commercial real estate financing with an outstanding choice of loan products and fantastic customer service. For personal service, call 800-486-3223 ext 3258.
www.pmctrust.com
17950 Preston Road, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75252
Toll Free: (800) 486-3223
Phone: (972) 349-3258
FAX: (972) 349-3265
Pinnacle Capital, LLC
Lease financing and loans for all types of equipment, from computers to cabins, new and used. We offer competitive pricing and flexible terms. Exceeding expectations – everyday.
www.pinnaclecap.com
159 S Worthen Street Suite 300
Wenatchee, WA 98801
United States
Toll Free: (888) 223-2600
Phone: (509) 662-8100
FAX: (509) 662-2001
Shirts Mugs & More
Shirts, Mugs, and More is a wholesale screen-printing service and retail novelty store. We specialize in screen-printing for all types of occasions, including school functions, festivals, sports team events, and more. We print on a wide variety of T-shirt brands, including Hanes™, Anvil™, Fruit of the Loom™, Jerzees™, and Gildan™. Bring a photograph by our offices today, and we will place it on a T-shirt, mug, mouse pad, or hat!
www.shirtsmugsandmore.com | shirtsmugsandmore@chartermi.net
2911 W. Center Ave.
Essexville
MI, 48732
Phone:(989) 893-8788
Fax:(989) 893-8885
Colortime Crafts
Promotional and Creative. Tees, pillowcases, totes, bandanas, pennants, coloring knapsacks and mousepads with fun designs, your name customized. Color with our permanent fabric markers. Program or retail items for campground stores.
www.colortime.com | info@colortime.com
1842 Glenn Lane
Merrick, NY 11566
Toll Free: (800) 500-0770
Phone: (516) 377-8430
FAX: (516) 377-8675
Treasures & Trinkets Inc
Family owned and run, Treasures & Trinkets Inc. designs and creates high quality affordable jewelry products. Many made in the USA in our factory.
www.treasures-trinkets.com | paul@treasures-trinkets.com
60 Hilliard Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Toll Free: (800) 874-6538
Phone: (860) 649-8181
FAX: (860) 643-0038
Integrity Wholesale
America’s best wholesale distributor of retail merchandise for your store – batteries, cameras, sunglases, TOYS, greeting cards, candy, flashlights, reading glasses and gifts.
www.integritywholesale.com | Jarretkira@comcast.net
7905 Pinecrest
Fairview, TN 37062
Toll Free: (800) 665-4086
Phone: (615) 799-1597
FAX: (615) 799-2598
HD Supply
The Home Depot Supply is a Member Benefit supplier for top-quality maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies with freightfree, next day* delivery to ARVC Member properties. (*On most items to most areas).
www.hdsupply.com | jawaun_hightower@homedepot.com
10641 Scripps Summit Court
San Diego, CA 92131
United States
Toll Free: (800) 431-3000
Phone: (858) 831-2570
FAX: (800) 352-5354
John Deere Company
ARVC members can purchase products from the entire John Deere line of consumer & commercial equipment, up to 25% discount. Including trimmers, blowers, commercial Ztrack mowers, and tractors. To order call 1 -800-358-5010.
www.JohnDeere.com | ulmangeraldj@johndeere.com
2000 John Deere Run
Raleigh, NC 27513
United States
Toll Free: (800) 358-5010
Phone: (919) 804-2668
FAX: (919) 804-2645
Clarke Mosquito Control
With an unprecedented range and depth of new products and equipment, Clarke Mosquito Control is bringing a number of advances to the mosquito control industry this year, redefining standards for control and operations in virtually every aspect of mosquito control for campgrounds.
www.clarkemosquito.com | jbritton@clarkemosquito.com
3375 Gale Road
Davison
MI 48423
Phone: (800) 323-5727
Fax: (810) 658-7175
What You Need to Know About RV Park Insurance
We’ll help you find the right insurance coverage for your RV park
With the unique services and characteristics of your RV park, come unique needs and risks. We can help ensure your RV park has the right insurance protection to cover your needs.
Liability and risks for RV parks come in all forms, but here are some ancillary services and amenities that can bring risk to your business:
Cabin rental operations
Commercial kitchens
Conference centers
Dangerous trees / falling limbs
Dogs and other pets
Fishing, boating, and canoeing
Guest transportation
Horseshoe pits
LP gas filling stations and propane safety
Miniature golf
Playgrounds
Recreational activities and organized activities
Restaurants, snack bars, and bars
RV power outlets
Showers, bathhouses, and restrooms
Stores selling provisions
Swimming pools and spas
AFIG
AFIG’s RV Park Insurance & Campground Insurance Program has been specifically designed for thousands of recreational businesses throughout the United States. Our comprehensive campground insurance program gives you the ability to combine broad property, liability, commercial auto, bonds, workers compensation and umbrella coverage with low preferred rates.
From the river valleys of Washington to the beaches of Florida, camping facilities and RV Parks considered destination spots where guests visit to partake in regional areas of interest. Whether your facility is up in the mountains or tucked away in a forest, it may provide recreational services such as fishing, boating, canoeing, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, swimming pools and organized activities for guests. RV Parks will typically offer showers and restrooms, laundry facilities and LP Gas sales. The resort may have a general store and a snack bar. Larger operations may have a restaurant and bar for their patrons. Depending on location, the park may be seasonal in nature. The length of stay can vary depending on the regional attractions. Duration is typically between 1 and 7 days. Resorts of this nature often have significant property values, frame construction that is unprotected. Your lodge may be equipped with a commercial kitchen(s) and conference center. Large auto schedules may include buses and vans used to transport guests.
Motion Picture Licensing Corporation
For nearly 20 years, the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation, (MPLC) has been regarded as a leading source of copyright information as well as provider of the Umbrella License® for non-commercial movie exhibitions.
www.mplc.com | slaudicina@mplc.com
5455 Centinela Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066-6970
United States
Toll Free: (800) 462-8855
Phone: (310) 822-8855
FAX: (310) 822-4440
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers
ASCAP is a membership association of more than 285,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music.
www.ascap.com | ksalcedo@ascap.com
2690 Cumberland Parkway
Suite 490
Atlanta, GA 30339
United States
Toll Free: (800) 505-4052
Phone: (770) 805-3423
Broadcast Music Inc
BMI, a non-profit-making organization, serves businesses by providing copyright clearance for approximately 6.5 million affiliated musical works.
www.bmi.com | cmurphy@bmi.com
10 Music Square East
Nashville, TN 37203-4399
United States
Toll Free: (800) 925-8451
Phone: (615) 401-2874
FAX: (615) 401-2136
PTC Industries
PTC designs and manufactures parking, revenue, and access control systems that provide maximum efficiency, profitability, and versatility for you and maximum convenience and safety for your clients. We begin with a thorough, on-site analysis of your facilities – then customize our proven systems to completely meet your specific requirements.
www.ptcind.com | ptcproducts@ptcind.com
1000 Berea Industrial Pkwy.
Berea
OH, 44017
Phone:(440) 243-7565
Fax:(440) 243-9242
Shape Corp
A fabrication and welding company.
www.shape-corp.com | guilesm@shape-corp.com
1Work Address:
1900 Hayes St.
Grand Haven
MI 49417
Phone:(616) 850-3628
Fax:(616) 846-34644
Home Depot Supply
The Home Depot Supply is an ARVC Member Benefit supplier for top-quality maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies with freightfree, next day* delivery to ARVC Member properties. (*On most items to most areas).
www.hdsupply.com | jawaun_hightower@homedepot.com
10641 Scripps Summit Court
San Diego, CA 92131
United States
Toll Free: (800) 431-3000
Phone: (858) 831-2570
FAX: (800) 352-5354
Kings Supply
Discount supplier of plumbing & maintenance supplies for campgrounds, such as Backflow Preventers, Hose Bibbs, Emergency & Outdoor Lighting, Coin-Op Timers, Yard Hydrants, Dispensers & more! Call for a Free Catalog! 1-888-852-5340.
www.kingssupply.com | email@KingsSupply.com
9 Main Street, Suite 1F – PO Box 302
Manchaug, MA 01526-0302
Toll Free: (888) 852-5340
Phone: (508) 476-0084
FAX: (508) 476-7703
Parks & Rec Media
Parks & Rec Media offers full service website and digital marketing services for RV parks and campgrounds.
CONTACT
Website: https://www.parksandrecmedia.com
Email: chris.collins@parksandrecmedia.com
Address: 1321 Upland Dr. PMB: 7580
Houston, TX 77043 US
Phone:(347) 827-0960
Athens Park Models
Exclusive Park Model & Cabin Manufacturer featuring tape and textured walls and ceilings and Hardie Panel siding.
www.athensparkhomes.com
3401 West Corsicana Highway
Athens, TX 75751
United States
Toll Free: (800) 738-0392
Phone: (903) 677-0108
FAX: (903) 677-0118
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BERG USA
Pedal Go-Karts made by the pros! For over 26 years BERG Toys has manufactured pedal go-karts in Holland. These commercial-grade karts have been in use at RV Campgrounds around the U.S. for 15 years. Set your park apart and increase profits by offering your guests BERG Pedal go-karts! Available in sizes to suit guests from 3 to 99 years old, individuals or families! Check out the commercial applications tab on our website at www.BERGToys-USA.com or give us a call at 877.499.6462.
Wizard Works
We have an extensive portfolio of individual interactive play elements which can be used to enhance any type of play area. Whether is it a package of interactive fountain jets for a toddler pool, or detonators and depth charges for a Crazy-Lazy River, or our world-famous water blasters and cannons for a Blaster Bonanza in an activity pool, we can deliver the excitement. There is an infinite number of combinations and designs that can be derived from assembling our play features. Think of us as a grown up version of an erector set.
http://www.wizardworks.biz
Wizard Works
40 Broadway
Albany, NY 12202
(518)434-3488 ph.
(518)434-3811 fax
www.WizardWorks.biz
Superior Play LLC.
Superior Play L.L.C. is a Michigan Corporation founded in 2006 in Livingston County. The corporation was established by Eric Sheffer, a professional engineer with more than 20 years of experience. His team is comprised of Park and Recreation professionals with more than 50 years combined experience in the industry, as well as a support staff which provides excellent customer service. We represent the leading manufacturers in the Park and Recreation equipment business that have established a premier reputation for quality products and services.
http://superiorplaymi.com
Superior Play
889 S. Old US 23
Brighton, MI 48114
Phone: 810-229-6245
MI toll free: 888-778-7529
Fax: 810-229-6256
Email: support@superiorplaymi.com
Benchmark Games Inc.
Benchmark Games is one of the industry’s leaders in the creation of exceptional, entertaining, high-profit Redemption Games and Self-Contained Merchandise Machines. As a company, we not only want to be the best at what we do, but we also want our customers to be completely thrilled with our games and our customer service. Our dedication to our customers after the sale, excellent warrantees on our games, and our rock-solid manufacturing process make Benchmark Games a sure-fire winner in the industry.
www.benchmarkgames.com
Benchmark Games
Corporate Office
51 Hypoluxo Road
Hypoluxo, FL 33462
561-588-5200 | phone
888-538-1000 | toll free
561-493-2999 | fax
Twilightcampsupply.com
Twilight Camp Supply has a complete selection of backpacking to family camping tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, cots, hammocks, camp stoves & cookware, lanterns, and heaters from great names like Eureka, Stansport, Brunton, Paha Que, MSR, Outdoor Research, Optimus, and Sierra Designs! Be sure to check out our canopy & screen tents, and outdoor gear shelters!
Fireside Furniture
Helsen’s Hideaway, LLC was established in September of 2001, when owners Leo and Kathy Helsen purchased the Whispering Pines Campground in Irons, MI. Many renovations and improvements were necessary to upgrade the rustic campground to a full service resort including the immediate need for picnic tables. In quest to find a safe, durable, and economical picnic table, it was discovered that there was a lack of manufacturers who built solid wood picnic table suitable for commercial use. With engineering advice, Leo designed a table that not only exceeded his quality standards for the campground but was more affordable than any other comparable product on the market. Constructed of 4×4 treated wood legs, 2×6 bench carriers, 2×10 tabletops and benches, the table proved to be extremely stable and safe. Interest in the tables quickly spread. Due to the overwhelming amount of inquires to purchase the tables, a decision was made to manufacuture and market the picnic tables and plans for development were underway.
www.fireside-furniture.com
5540 Moorland Road
Ravenna
MI – 49451
Phone(231) 853-61294
Sinclair Recreation, LLC
Sinclair Recreation, LLC is a Michigan corporation incorporated in 2003 with our main office in Holland, MI. Our staff and sales associates have over 100 collective years representing GameTime in Michigan and Indiana. GameTime has been one of the leading manufacturers of commercial playground equipment for 80 years. Icon Shelters leads the industry in tubular steel fabrication and on-site, bolt-together construction. Icon Shelters offers many standard designs of the highest quality park shelters and gazebos. We also represent several complementary lines of commercial park equipment including, recreational surfacing, site amenities, skate parks, spray parks, bleachers, sports and athletic equipment .
www.sinclair-rec.com | matt@sinclair-rec.com
128 East Lakewood Suite 40
Holland, MI 49424
Phone:(800) 444-4954
Fax:(616) 392-86344
Bonfire’s cloud-based web application is accessible from anywhere. Bonfire focuses on providing you with the simplest features and functions to manager your reservation operations and provides core industry reporting so you save time and energy.
Campspot is the most user-friendly platform for your staff and guests.
Our campground management software delivers a modern booking experience that your guests and team will love. Created by campground owners for owners, Campspot’s powerful features were built to save you time and money.
Modernize your front office by upgrading to ResNexus. Taking phone reservations has never been easier for RV sites, tents and everything else. ResNexus is easy to use and only takes a few moments to make a reservation. Move effortlessly from selecting the site and dates, to recording guest information to taking a credit card deposit.
https://resnexus.com/Software/Campground-Software.html
Campground Reservation Software Designed to Grow Your Business. We help campground owners save time, boost occupancy and make more money through online reservations. From the dashboard, you can easily take over-the-phone or walk-in reservations (or block off sites). In the reservation process you also have the ability to create group bookings or add-on items (i.e firewood, ice, etc.) onto any particular reservation.
Manage everything in one place with our campground reservation management software. Our system is the easiest way to increase your campground’s occupancy and revenue while providing campers with the best experience.
Visitation matters to your business. More, it matters to your relationships — with the people you host, with the places you love. Our RV Park and campground management software solutions will help you deliver an easy-to-navigate path to booking your sites online.
Open Campground is a free open source campground reservation system. It was built for you to use in smaller campgrounds and RV parks where you would like the advantages a computer based system gives you but do not want to spend a lot of money. It is written in the Ruby language using the open source Ruby on Rails framework.
https://www.opencampground.com
Guests can make a long term reservation right from the reservation portal, no need to call the office! Charges are automatically added very month, and payments can automatically process. Guests are automatically notified of upcoming charges and payments. That means a lot less work for you.
https://fireflyreservations.com
Tweetys.com
Tweetys.com has been selling products online since 1997, and have thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. All Products Brand New! All of our products are Brand new except for some closeout merchandise on our closeout page that is clearly indicated may be refurbished, or missing an owners manual or something.
http://www.tweetys.com
tweetys.com
1108 Hillside Oaks
Bulverde, TX 78163
Toll Free: 800-358-5894
Dura-Bilt
Dura-Bilt Products was founded in 1958 when we began producing aluminum patio awnings. During the 40 years since then, the company has grown in many ways. Our product line now includes not only our aluminum awnings, but we have added patio rooms, room enclosures, screen rooms, insulated rooms and awnings, carports, storage buildings and more.
These products are sold by more than 1,500 dealers throughout the Northeast, Middle Atlantic and Midwest. And are available in other areas of the US and for export. We produce these products in our modern 100,000 square foot facility in north-central Pennsylvania.
www.durabilt.com
P.O. Box 188
Wellsburg, NY
14894
Phone:(800) 233-4251
Fax:(570) 596-3296
Stiebel Eltron
Stiebel Eltron is the manufacturer of energy saving tankless electric water heaters, automatic hand dryers, electric wall heaters and solar collectors and storage tanks.
www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com | ron@stiebel-eltron-usa.com
17 West Street
West Hatfield, MA 01088
United States
Toll Free: (800) 582-8423
Phone: (413) 247-3380
FAX: (413) 247-33698
Clarke Mosquito Control
With an unprecedented range and depth of new products and equipment, Clarke Mosquito Control is bringing a number of advances to the mosquito control industry this year, redefining standards for control and operations in virtually every aspect of mosquito control.
www.clarkemosquito.com | jbritton@clarkemosquito.com
3375 Gale Road
Davison
MI 48423
Phone: (800) 323-5727
Fax: (810) 658-7175
Jamestown Advanced Products Corp.
Jamestown Advanced Products, Corp. is an experienced park and campground amenities manufacturer since 1987. They specialize in quality American made commercial park and campground equipment with competitive pricing. Their catalog features an expansive line of power outlets, grills, fire rings, picnic tables, bike racks, dog park products, and more. For a free catalog call 1-800-452-0639 or to view their complete product line visit:
The Map Squad
RV park and campground sitemaps. We create attractive, custom RV site maps. Showcase your unique park with a specialized map from us! We also design logos, rack cards, websites and brochures.
Osagian Canoes
Manufacturer of commercial river tube products and inner tubes. Many models, sizes and colors available. Custom orders welcome. Help promote your operation by having us screen-print your name and phone number on our tube covers.
www.osage-canoes.com | jared@osagian.com
301 Carmeco Rd
P.O. Box 871
Lebanon MO, 65536
Phone: (866) 532-7299
Fax:(417) 588-5894
Tube Pro
Manufacturer of commercial river tube products and inner tubes. Many models, sizes and colors available. Custom orders welcome. Help promote your operation by having us screen-print your name and phone number on our tube covers.
www.tubeproinc.com | bill@tubeproinc.com
851 Butternut Ave
Waterloo, ON N2V 2M4
Canada
Toll Free: (866) 882-3776
Phone: (519) 885-9554
FAX: (519) 885-2361
Workamper
Workampers are adventurous individuals, couples and families who have chosen a wonderful lifestyle that combines part-time or full-time work with RV camping. If you work as an employee, operate a business, or donate your time as a volunteer, and you sleep in an RV (or on-site housing), you are a Workamper!
www.workamper.com
Job Bank USA
JobBank USA – specializes in providing career information including job and resume database services to job candidates, employers and recruitment firms in the U.S. and worldwide.
www.jobbankusa.com
JobBank USA, Inc.
Box 331
1417 Sadler Road
Fernandina Beach, Fl. 320344
678-318-1775
The year is starting off strong, with actual January household camping incidence up 43% year over
year, with over 2 million more households camping. Campers are also starting to make solid plans for the rest of the year, including one-fourth (26%) who have already booked some or all of their camping trips and most (86%) already deliberating or have chosen their destinations for 2023. Looking ahead to this spring, as many as 15 million households plan to take some type of camping trip during the spring season, with 31% of campers planning on camping over spring break.
A recent survey has found that 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan on taking an RV trip this year. Among leisure travelers, who are defined as any U.S. resident who has taken some type of leisure trip in the past year, the top reasons for RV travel are exploring the outdoors and having additional flexibility through remote work or school. While spending time outdoors has consistently remained a top reason for RVing, the number of respondents who cited flexibility in work have increased by 12% in the past year.
When browsing the latest news headlines, it’s nearly impossible to avoid reading about a possible recession in 2023. As companies prepare for a temporary downturn in business, others look to historical data to predict how their industry will fair. While no industry can be completely recession-proof, some will make it through unscathed, while others will thrive. So the camping industry should get ready for a busy season.
Multiple offers, bidding wars, well-above-asking-price contracts – we hear a lot about these in today’s residential real estate market, but business is just as booming in the campground market.
“I’ve never seen a market like this,” says Mark Whitworth, President & Associate Broker of Parks and Places, who has sold over 150 parks – with a value of $200M – over the past 12 years. The company brokered the sale of 33 campgrounds in 2021 and has already closed on 13 campgrounds in 2022.
Recreational vehicles are a popular commodity here in western Colorado, particularly because of the easy access to camping and outdoor activities in the region, according to a report by The Daily Sentinel in Grand Junction, Colo. As many industries struggled throughout the course of the pandemic, RV dealers reported steady sales numbers despite the economic disruption stoked by COVID-19.
Record demand for RVs is dramatically intensifying both the buying and selling of campgrounds and RV parks across North America, creating unprecedented business levels for real estate brokers that specialize in the private park business. Meanwhile, existing park operators and investors are scrambling to add more RV sites and other amenities to their parks to capitalize on rising market demand. WOODALLSCM.com (WCM) has recently documented the construction of at least 54 new campgrounds and RV parks and the addition of at least 15,500 new RV sites across the country between 2021 and early 2023.
It has been a busy year in the campground industry, both challenging and rewarding. The team at Parks and Places is grateful for the opportunity to help park sellers achieve their goals of transitioning out of park ownership. We are equally grateful to participate in the excitement of park buyers starting on a new venture. In this spirit of gratitude to the industry we love, Parks and Places has made a donation to Care Camps, the non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids who are fighting cancer, get to camp. Parks and Places is an established campground brokerage. We are licensed real estate brokers and agents specialized in campgrounds and RV parks for sale. We look forward to new relationships with park sellers, and the opportunity to play a small part in facilitating the dreams of those looking to purchase a park.
While RV ownership has been steadily growing for decades with 62% more RV owners in 2021 than in 2001, the dramatic rise in popularity since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020 has signaled a fundamental change in the way Americans travel, vacation, and live. That rise has reached new heights in 2021, with record-breaking RV production and a strong consumer intent to buy, both stirred by one of the longest standing American traditions – a yearning to visit the great outdoors. Demand for RV units has grown month-over-month in 2021, breaking all previous wholesale shipment records. The latest projection shows the most likely year-end total for RV units built in 2021 to be 602,200 units, representing a 40% increase over the 2020 year-end total of 430,412 units. It will also be a 19% gain over the current comparable record high of 504,600 units set in 2017.
Park sellers may offer to finance a portion of the sales price over a specified term at a specified interest rate. If the campground seller is doing seller financing on the entire amount, the buyer pays a down payment up front, to the seller directly, and continues to make payments according to the agreement with the seller. View our listings of select seller financed campgrounds for sale.
2937 Brandemere Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32312
1734 Timberlane Ln. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505