GE Capital to Present
“Does 1 + 1 Still Equal 2? The RV Industry in 2012 and Beyond”
During RV Dealers International Convention/Expo

Serena Tse

Scott Cohen

Click Here to register for the Convention/Expo

(Fairfax, VA) – Serena Tse and Scott Cohen, industry research analysts at GE Capital, Americas, will discuss economic indicators affecting the RV industry, industry trends, and their outlook on how it all shakes out during a special session titled “Does 1 + 1 Still Equal 2? The RV Industry in 2012 and Beyond” at the 2011 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo.  The convention, sponsored by RVDA–The National RV Dealers Association, RVDA of Canada, and the RV Learning Center, is set for the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Oct. 3-7.  The special session is scheduled for Oct. 5.

“It’s a strange world we live in, and seemingly contradictory economic indicators leave us wondering if old adages still hold true,” says RVDA Convention/Expo Committee Chairman Peter Albano of American RV in Olive Branch, MS.  “We are fortunate to have secured the insights of GE Capital for this dynamic session that will help us make sense of the economic factors that impact RV sales.”

Serena Tse is a senior vice president and senior research analyst for GE Capital, Americas, covering the construction and transportation sectors.  With more than 15 years of experience following these industries, she strives to analyze general economic conditions, cyclical and secular industry trends, and regional dynamics affecting construction and transportation. Tse publishes quarterly “Industry Research Monitors”, regional “Trends,” and monthly “Updates.”  She also publishes the annual GE Capital Transportation Survey.”

Scott Cohen is a senior research analyst at GE Capital. His work focuses on the consumer, media, and communications sectors. His recent work in the consumer sector has included the collaborative development of a robust forecasting tool for a key client within the leisure vehicle sector.

“This session is another way that GE Capital supports the mission of the RVDA and dealer education,” says Peter Lannon, managing director for CDF’s RV business. “We have a strong commitment to the RV industry in the United States and Canada and are looking forward to presenting this session, which will be designed exclusively for the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo.”

GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance is a leading provider of specialized financing and servicing programs in the U.S. and Canada that facilitate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of RVs, watercraft, motorsports, technology products, electronics and appliances, industrial equipment, outdoor power equipment, office products, musical instruments, trailers, and other consumer durables.  GE Capital is a Gold Sponsor of the convention.

Themed “ReVolution: Take Charge Today,” the convention will feature new, in-depth super sessions covering the top issues RV dealers and their employees are facing. The education program will include information on building sales through innovative marketing strategies that reach new customers and an overview of the short and long-term trends that will affect the RV industry.

To make the convention as affordable as possible, the registration fee for dealership employees is the same as last year.   Register by August 6 for special early-bird rates.  RVDA is also offering special registration plans, including an “Easy Pay” plan of four payments.  To register, Click Here.  Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor information can contact RVDA at (703) 591-7130, ext 103 or send an e-mail to scharter@rvda.org.