This is the first in a series of profiles of VADA and Integrum Advisors team members. With these profiles, we ask them to share a story — funny, touching, insightful, or
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Growing An Inclusive Sales Force
Nick Mumejian was working two jobs to pay for college. He was also attending classes, which made for a tough balancing act. “A friend suggested I take some time off
VADA Welcomes New Chairman, Board Members
At its June meeting, VADA’s Board of Directors selected Tom Bates of RK Chevrolet as its newest Chairman. Also joining our Executive Committee is Mike Beyer of Beyer Automotive Group
Mythbusters: Don’t Just Sign That Franchise Renewal
Dealers regularly receive renewals of their franchise – the dealer sales and service agreement (“DSSA”). “It is a form standard for all states, so just sign” your representative says. To
A Message From Don Hall
July 2020 Summer is usually a transition time for our industry. We’re finishing our sales of last year’s models and awaiting inventory of the latest vehicles. Without question, the
The Feds Are Still Looking
When Congress forced the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to end its campaign against dealer reserve, some dealers got the impression that a fair lending policy is not important to your
Keeping VADA Members Informed
Every year, federal and state laws and regulations change, and your VADA Team is committed to ensuring you have the latest information to run a compliant dealership. Our annual Legal
2020 Legal & Legislative Update
June 30, 2020 On June 22, 2020, VADA held its annual Legal & Legislative Update. We covered a range of topics, including: Employment law changes Minimum wage Safety inspections Peer-to-peer
2020 Virginia Employment Law Changes
Supplement for Virginia Dealers Elections have consequences, so they say. An example is the Virginia General Assembly. The last two elections have brought sweeping changes to the General Assembly. The
VADA 2020 VIRTUAL CONVENTION
The 2020 VADA Annual Convention was planned for this week in Asheville, N.C., but the pandemic had other ideas for us. We know that a highlight of this event is