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“The reason this is a good year for campinhg isthe economy,” said Linda Profaizer, presidengt and CEO of the (ARVC) in Larkspur. this is true any year the economyu is notso good. People are looking for somethintgmore basic, the simpler way of So as more people vacation closer to home to save a few campgrounds and RV parks expecr to produce more revenue. ARVC, which represents 8,0000 parks and campgrounds in theUnited States, relocateed in August 2008 to a five-acre site in Larkspur from Falls Church, Va., after the lattef began a redevelopment plan. “Rather than wait and see what we decided to be proactiver and find the best place for us to Profaizer said.
“Colorado and Denver really had everything we werelookinhg for.” One selling point was the 4,400-square-fooyt lodge on the property, which ARVC converted and uses as offic space. The lodge was constructed from logs burnt in the 1988Yellowstone fire. “We’ve had more visitorz than we ever had in all my years in Falls Profaizer said ofthe association’s new home, notinhg that it’s often hard to get work done in such a relaxingt space.
ARVC is an association of campgrounds, RV parka and resorts, industry suppliers, camping equipment manufacturerxsand franchisors, and has 4,200 It’s the only trade association of its kind, meaning RV and campgroundc owners look for products and services to use in their businesses, or to sell in their camp gift shops, snack bars and “We’re not a huge association, but we do a Profaizer said.
Park owners such as Ian Steyn, owner of the Castl Rock RV Parkand Campground, depend on ARVC to be a voicse for guidance and leadership, especiallu when making purchases for his “It provides us a voice of unified supporf services and for things we need for our said Steyn, who sold ARVC the land on whichb its headquarters sits. Membership in the ARVC offersw campground and park owners a constant source of information onindustry news, Steyn said. “Mosyt significant is the conventions and opportunitiexs to get together with colleaguea tolearn more,” Steyn said. When making purchases for his park, Steyj said he knows he can trust vendoras that are affiliatedwith ARVC.
having that referral is a benefit,” Steyn The ARVC operates on a $2 million budgert and employs eight full-time staff members. Membership benefitz include: • Help with running their businesses, including public relations and members-only benefits on services and suppliex needed to runtheir business. The monthly ARVC Report, a newsletter packed with industrh newsand information, as well as advertisements from businesses nationwide selling a wide variety of products and services. These includd camping supplies, RVs, developmentt of recreational parks, hospitality insurance and travel websites. There even are ads from financial services companies and Internetnetwork providers.
“Some peoplw don’t think about Profaizer said. “Campgrounds are like smalpl cities. It’s an opportunity to expand their market.”
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