WCM's Daily News Update: Dec. 18, 2023

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WCM’s ‘23 Review: KOA Unveils New Signature Site

Editor’s Note: WOODALLSCM.com is taking a look back at the year that was by highlighting the most viewed stories of 2023 on its website over the next two weeks, culminating in a look at the most popular story of the year. From new developments to profiles of parks, new industry trends and more, 2023 has been a year full of change and excitement as campers continue to hit the roads in search of adventure.?

In an industry that is seeing quite a bit of growth, innovation is bound to occur, and Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) highlighted that this past May when it unveiled its KOA Signature Site. The new site type includes an expanded KOA Patio with a covered seating area, such as a Skydeck or gazebo, expanded grilling elements and a fire experience.?

Paul Bosley: An Introduction to SBA/USDA Financing

Since the Business Finance Depot is very active in providing financing in the RV park and campground industry, we are frequently asked about the various types of financing available for prospective and existing business owners. As a result, the purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the four main financing products available in today’s marketplace to finance a new RV park or glamping business and to expand an existing RV park or glamping business.

Arkansas State/Private Parks Gear Up for ‘24 Eclipse

The eclipse is coming to Arkansas and so are the RVs, according to the?Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

And they’re coming from everywhere.

At the?Downtown Riverside RV Park in North Little Rock, the typical top five markets for visitors to the 75-spot location are Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana and California.

Come April 8 and the arrival of a total solar eclipse — the first one in Arkansas since 1918 and the last one in North America until 2045 — and an estimated 1.5 million additional people to the state, the clientele is expanding.

Judge ‘Heavily Fines’ Wash. Park for Eviction Issues

A judge brought down the hammer against the owners of the Beacon RV Park in Ilwaco, Wash., on Thursday (Dec. 14), ordering the couple, Michael and Denise Werner, to pay $926,500 in penalties for issuing unlawful eviction and utility shut-off notices when they first purchased the park in early 2022, according to the?Chinook Observer.

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