Latest David Gorin & Associates News
David Gorin Presents Virtual Outdoor Hospitality Expo Nov. 10th and 11th
The Virtual Outdoor Hospitality Expo presents everything you need to operate your business in one location, at your convenience, and at no cost! A wide variety of participants will provide travel, marketing, and operational expertise to help you grow your business.
Participate in The Virtual Outdoor Hospitality Expo from the comfort of your home or office, attend webinars, engage in direct discussions with your peers and leading industry suppliers, and bring your entire staff...all for FREE! No need to travel and spend a fortune, this show is designed to help you optimize your revenues, introduce new business concepts, and meet new people!
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DGA seeks strategic partner for new RV park venture
June 28, 2011 - David Gorin & Associates is working with a client in the Sevierville/Pigeon Forge, TN area to locate a strategic partner to work with them in developing and operating a new RV park. The RV Resort at Apple Valley will be part of a broader master development that will include a country inn/hotel, a folk school and a variety of other outdoor recreational activities.
Located along a mile of the Little Pigeon River, the property is permitted, zoned and all required environmental and other studies have been completed. To read and download more information click here. To watch a video about the RV Resort at Apple Valley click here.
David Gorin and Associates Whitepapers Now Available Online
May 24th, 2011 -- DavidGorinAssociates.com launches a new section, Campground Industry Whitepapers. Check back often for helpful research and recommendations including David Gorin's latest, Day-to-day Campground Management Best Practices.
DGA Opens Florida Office
DGA now has a second office location in Longboat Key, FL, just outside Sarasota. The new satellite office enable DGA to serve clients throughout the southeast. The office is just a 50 minute drive to Tampa International Airport, allowing Gorin to serve clients wherever they are located.
School of RV Park & Campground Management
David Gorin taught at the National School of RV Park & Campground Management, February 22-26, at Oglebay Park, in Wheeling, WV. His classes included Construction Planning, Re-Engineering a Older Park and a Tax Planning elective. David expects to return to the school for its 2012 session next February. David founded the school in 1994 during his tenure as President of ARVC and has classes each year since (except for 2008 when he was involved in the development of a new park in Florida). His courses have consistently been among the highest rated by students. Click here for school information.
April - June 2011 Activities
DGA is currently assisting several park companies in identifying and engaging professional level general managers.
DGA is working with a major investor group in considering feasibility of developing a new RV park on one of the most desirable and highest-demand locations in the United States. And the company is also working with a current park owning group to identify and acquire new properties and upgrade them to a modern 21st century outdoor resort.
4th Quarter 2010/1st Quarter 2011 Projects & Activities
Feasibility Studies
DGA has been engaged in providing feasibility studies for developers in the Tidewater area of Virginia, the mountains of North Carolina and the North Carolina coast. On the calendar for the coming months are projects in Florida, Alabama and Virginia.
RV Resort Upgrades
DGA has been working with park owners in Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee on upgrading and revitalization planning for existing parks.
Expert Witness
David Gorin is assisting a client involved in a lawsuit with a vendor.
Inside the Beltway
David Gorin continues to author a monthly column for Woodall's Campground Management called Inside the Beltway. The column reports monthly on federal issues of importance to the park industry. Click here to read the latest column.
David Gorin & Associates Blog - January 2012
Typically, this column deals with government actions and activities that might impact on the RV park, campground, recreation, travel and tourism. As we kick off 2012 and head into a presidential election year, there will be plenty of time to write ab .....
