VIADA NEWS

Membership Recruitment Contest – win amazing prizes.

This year’s Convention & Expo is at the Oceanfront Hilton in Virginia Beach, October 11-14, and here is your chance to win two full registrations and 1 hotel room for 3 nights!  Contest runs through 5PM on August 30.  Recruit even just one new member and you’ll receive a $10 7-Eleven gift card.

» Download the attachment to see what other prizes are being awarded.  You could be a winner!!

» Also attached is a membership application so you can begin today.  Don’t forget to tell the new member about the benefits of belonging to the same great organization you do.  Below are just some of the reasons they should join:

  • The only trade association in Virginia that represents the interests of independent dealers before the Virginia Legislature.
  • Five members who serve on the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board also representing your interests when regulations are created or revised.
  • A “Member Hotline” to get answers to complex questions.
  • Educational and training workshops to insure you have the latest information to remain compliant and learn about best practices in the industry.
  • Eight districts that hold dinner meetings mostly on a quarterly basis to share information, learn something new, and network with other successful dealers.
  • Online recertification course – members only pay the $25 MVDB fee.
  • An “Auction Card” where members save up to $1400 worth of Buy/Sell/Provider fees at auctions! Plus you get $200 from both Manheim Fredericksburg and Manheim Harrisonburg for products and services.
  • Member rebates are also available from Advance Auto Parts and Fisher Auto Parts – which more than cover the cost of membership! Check out Andrew Wiley’s testimonial in the April magazine (pg 18)!
  • Members also receive a discount when purchasing forms and supplies.
  • Plus there are many Associate Members who have services, programs beneficial to your business – several offer discounts.
  • Need one-on-one consultation?  We have two industry experts that offer a member discount.
  • And lastly, your membership in VIADA ALSO includes NIADA membership and access to national benefits and services!
  • Cost of VIADA/NIADA membership is only $325 a year which is about $27 month.  An investment in your business, for you and your family.

And don’t forget to tell them about the 12 educational sessions available at this year’s Dealer Day – May 8 – Charlottesville Doubletree by Hilton. Get more information at www.VIADA.org/DealerDay.  Hotel deadline has been extended to April 13 – don’t delay, reserve your room AND register early!