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🌟 Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest VIADA teammate, Lauren! 🌟 Lauren is joining us as our Deputy Executive Director & Government Affairs Specialist and will be representing our independent dealers at the General Assembly as our lobbyist! and we couldn't be more excited to have her on board. Welcome to the team, Lauren! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations!
Welcome Lauren 🇺🇸
Welcome Lauren
Welcome Lauren!
Welcome.
Welcome Lauren!
🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that our Q2 Virginia Independent News features the amazing Kim Haddaway from DealerTrack! 🌟
At our recent Convention, Kim was honored with the prestigious NIADA Eagle Award! 🦅 This coveted award is given annually to top membership producers in each state who sign up at least 20 new members in a year. It's all about recognizing those who excel and contribute significantly to association growth. 🎖️
Our industry partners are crucial to our association, providing invaluable tools and resources for our dealers. Kim Haddaway, with over 25 years of experience in titling services and DealerTrack, leads this effort and strengthens our partnership.
It brings us immense joy to celebrate Kim with this token of our appreciation. Thank you, Kim Haddaway and DealerTrack, for partnering with VIADA.
Congratulations, Kim! What a fantastic achievement! 🎊👏
to download our recent magazine 🔗: viada.org/magazines-and-social-media/
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You guys are to kind!! Thank you so much for the great partnership it’s truly an honor.
Congratulations Kim Haddaway!!
Congratulations Kim Haddaway! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Kim rocks!!
Guess what! Our awesome VIADA president, Donald Sullivan Jr., is at the TIADA Convention right now, dishing out tips on Inventory Management. How lucky are we to have such a dedicated leader who's always there for independents across the country? 🚗💼
#viadaproud #independentleadership
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🎉 Celebrating a fantastic milestone at VIADA🎉
Five years of incredible leadership from our Executive Director, Alvin Melendez! Alvin has been everywhere, from visiting dealers to collaborating with agencies like DMV and Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. His dedication to understanding our industry and working tirelessly for all our dealers is truly remarkable. Whether he's speaking Spanish with dealers or strategizing with industry partners in his office (you can usually hear him!), Alvin's passion shines through in everything he does.
In these five years, Alvin has traveled the state, listening, learning, and leading us to new heights. Thank you, Alvin, for your vision and hard work. Here's to many more years of success together! 🚗💼 #anniversary #leadership
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Alvin is a trailblazer, and such an asset to our industry. Thank you for all that you do!!!
Congrats Alvin! Future generations of car dealers will have you to thank for their success.
So glad you are leading our team! Great job Alvin!
Congratulations Alvin.
Congratulations!!!! Great work!
Way to go Alvin! Keep grinding brother! We appreciate all you do!
Congratulations for a awesome 5years and many more my friend!!
Congrats!! 🙏🏽
🚗 What a treat! 🚗 This morning, our Dealer Operator class at the VIADA headquarters had the pleasure of meeting William Childress, the Executive Director of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board! 🎉 He shared some great tips on staying compliant and how the MVDB is here to support all dealers. It's always a win to have a strong relationship with the MVDB! 🙌 #viada #dealerlife #MVDBSupport #StayCompliant ... See MoreSee Less
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🚗 Calling all Virginia dealers! 🚗
Join us at the 2024 NIADA Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where independent auto dealers and policymakers intersect.
📅 Dates: September 23-25, 2024
📍 Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Represent yourself before policymakers and regulators in Washington, D.C. Learn about the legislative and regulatory issues impacting your business by going shoulder to shoulder with members of Congress.
Why Attend?
Discuss real issues facing our industry with influential members of Congress.
Network with industry peers and policymakers.
Make your voice heard and shape the future of our industry.
Accommodation:
Hotel Group Rate: $262/night
Room Rate Available Until: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, or until sold out.
Contact Information:
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association
NIADA Events Team
Email: registration@niada.com
For more details and to register, visit: niada.com/policyconference/
Don't miss this opportunity to represent our industry in Washington, D.C.! See you there! 🎉 #niadapolicyconference #autodealers #industryleaders #Networking #washingtondc
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Our 2024 charity golf tournament was a blast! We had an incredible time on the green, and the weather in Fredericksburg was absolutely perfect. A huge thank you to the Fredericksburg Country Club for hosting us!
Shout out to our winners:
**1st Place Team**: Don Sullivan Sr, A.D Roy, Robbie Philips, and Jeff Young
**2nd Place Team**: Derek Simmerman, Mike McCullom, JoeAnthony Ramon, and Craig Rice
**3rd Place Team**: Katie Moore, Beau Cislo, and Robert Losoloso
Congratulations to all our raffle winners – we hope you took home some awesome prizes!
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for your continued support of the association, making these events possible. 🚩🏌️♂️🎉 #charitygolftournament #golffun #fredericksburgcountryclub #tournamentwinners #raffleprizes #thankyousponsors
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We had a wonderful dinner meeting in District 7 on Tuesday at the Wood Grill Buffet! Thank you Delegate Tony Wilt for attending dinner! He had a productive session meeting with dealers to discuss their concerns. They highlighted issues with DMV access and HUF calculations, emphasizing what's important to them. A big thank you to our sponsor, Manheim Harrisonburg, for making it all possible! Be sure to check out when your district dinners are and join in on the fun, networking, and connecting with great car people! 🚗🍽️🎉 #districtdinner #DMV #manheimharrisonburg #WoodGrillBuffet #Networking #CarCommunity ... See MoreSee Less
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Women In Auto: Meet Patrice Banks 🚗🚺
Patrice Banks was determined to shake up the auto industry after realizing she didn’t need a degree in automotive technology or even be an “auto air-head” to work on cars. With this inspiring thought and her mission of creating a safe space for women, Girls Auto Clinic (GAC) was born in 2013. In 2017, she published the "Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide," which covers the basics of auto repairs, maintenance, and emergencies. Patrice emphasizes that “Women don’t know [how to care for their car] because there’s nobody speaking like them. The industry is run by men.” With her initiative, she has certainly taken care of business, putting the service center firmly back into ‘service’ and changing the conversation around women and their vehicles.
Girls Auto Clinic (GAC) is a Black woman-owned and operated business in the automotive industry. Founded by Patrice Banks in 2013, GAC builds tools to drive knowledge and engagement, encouraging women, or SHECANICS, to own their automotive experiences. The clinic empowers women to be fully engaged and confident in purchasing and managing their vehicles, increasing the presence of women successfully and happily employed within the industry.
Patrice began by teaching car care workshops in the Philadelphia area, delivering a TEDx talk, and writing a car care book for women. In January 2017, she opened The Girls Auto Clinic Repair Center, a full-service auto repair shop with women mechanics and a nail salon for customers while they wait. Since then, Girls Auto Clinic has catapulted into the international automotive business and women’s empowerment space, continuing to lead the charge for women in the auto industry. #womeninauto #wcw
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TIKTOK TUESDAY 📲🎥
When our favorite dealers visit our headquarters but head straight to our member store… Oh yeah, we do sell forms, windshield, stickers, screws, etc. Our bad! 😅 we thought you were just trying to see us 😜
follow us on TikTok for more automotive fun! Want us to post anything specific? Let us know what you’d like to see 🚗
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Join us Friday, July 12th for a job fair! To see available positions in advance please visit our website: www.bscamerica.com/about/careers/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉🎂 Happy birthday to our numbers guy and awesome comptroller, Todd! 🎂🎉 Todd shares this special day with his daughter, so we had to go all out with some giant muffins! Have an amazing day, Todd! 🎈😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy blessed birthday my friend
Happy Birthday! 🎈🎂🎈
Happy Birthday Todd!
🎉 Happy Fourth of July, everyone! 🎉
We hope your day is filled with fireworks, BBQs, and unforgettable moments with family and friends! Whether you're enjoying a relaxing day off or partying it up with your community, let's all take a moment to celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity that makes our country so special.
Have a safe and spectacular Independence Day! 🥳🗽✨
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🎆Heads Up! VIADA and DMV Offices Closed on July 4th!
Just a friendly reminder that our VIADA and DMV offices will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day. If you need anything, please reach out to us today. We’ll be back open on Friday.
Have a great holiday, everyone! 🎆
#July4th #IndependenceDay #OfficeClosed #HolidayHours #VIADA #DMV
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🚗 District 7 Dinner Meeting is One Week Away! 🚗
📅 Date: July 9
🕕 Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: Wood Grill Buffet, 1711 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
Join us for an exciting evening where you’ll hear the latest updates from the NIADA Convention and get a sneak peek into upcoming VIADA events. Plus, don't miss the chance to meet Judy Cornish, our new Member Benefit Director!
Big thanks to our sponsor, Manheim Harrisonburg – dinner is on us!
We can't wait to see everyone there! 🌟
#District7Dinner #VIADA #NIADAUpdate
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It’s a beautiful morning here at the club! Teeing off at 9! ⛳️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Have fun!!!
🏌️♂️ Who’s excited for our golf tournament tomorrow?? Putting and driving range open at 7:30 am We tee off at 9 AM ⛳
We’re raffling off the newest Scotty Cameron golf putter! 🎟️ $20 a ticket - don’t miss your chance!
☀️ Have you checked the weather? Looks like it’s going to be 80 and sunny! Perfect day for some golf and networking. 🌳
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We know what exit we're taking!! 🚗💨 Have a great weekend, see ya in Fredericksburg! ... See MoreSee Less
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Made my day 😂😂
A Bittersweet Farewell from the VIADA Team 🚗
Hey everyone! We’ve got some news that’s a mix of sad and super exciting. Today is Gonzi’s last day with the VIADA. 😢 He’s been our amazing Director of Government Affairs & Lobbying since we moved the association to Richmond, and what a blessing he’s been! Gonzi has worked tirelessly to strengthen our ties with independent dealers and legislators, making sure our voices are always heard.
Around the office, Gonzi is the real MVP! From keeping our snack stash fully stocked to fixing computer and phone problems, and handling anything else that comes up, he’s been our go-to guy.
We’re definitely going to miss him, but we’re so proud of Gonzi and thrilled for his next adventure. Gonzi, thank you for everything! We can't wait to see where this exciting journey takes you next! 🚀♥️
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Best wishes in your future endeavors Gonzalo Aida!!
Gonzalo, you are a great person! I know you will be successful at anything you do. We are going to miss you.
Sad to see you go but congratulations and good luck on your next adventure!
Gonzalo Aida, thank you for your service to our association and our industry. Your shoes cannot be filled. It's been a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to our continued friendship and in following your new adventures. Best of luck!
Truly great guy!! Sad to see you go. I know you will do well with whatever you are going to do!
Best of luck in your new job.
Best wishes Gonzalo Aida!
Going to miss you my friend,thanks for everything you have done for association,wish the very best on your journey
All the best Gonzalo Aida!
🥹🥲 we’ll miss you Gonzi!! Good luck with your new position and PLZ check in (especially to make sure someone orders my baked chips 😩😂) ♥️🚗