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Virginia’s Phased Reopening
How the Commonwealth’s Phased Reopening Impacts Virginia’s Franchised New Car and Truck Dealerships View Virginia’s COVID-19 workplace safety requirements and VADA Q&A (updated August 6, 2020) Localities in Phase Three:
SBA releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, corresponding instructions
On Friday (May 15), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in working with the U.S. Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application with instructions on how to apply. “SBA will
A Message on Masks
May 15, 2020 We have heard from several dealers that some employees have claimed they are exempt from wearing a protective face covering based on health conditions, disability, religion, personal
A Message from Don Hall
May 2020 In mid-March, the world as we knew it came to a near-immediate standstill, as the coronavirus began its spread across our country. As we faced challenges in
Reopening Virginia’s Dealerships
updated June 5, 2020 On May 12, Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 61, which revises the public health guidance in Executive Orders 53 and 55. Coinciding with the Order
Life in the Time of Coronavirus
Our lives have been dominated by the coronavirus. This pandemic has been about far more than the business issues we cover. Although it is tempting to find subjects to discuss
Remembering George Conoly Phillips
“Role models like Conoly know that to live a long and happy life requires balance in your business relationships, your personal relationships, the relationship with your maker, and the relationship
Create a Strategy Concerning Your PPP Loan
On Wednesday (April 29), we encouraged dealers to create a budget to ensure proper use of PPP loans. Today, we reiterate the importance of doing so, recommend dealers consider external
April will see historic lows for auto sales — with silver lining
Historic lows are expected in April as the full effects of COVID-19 are felt across the U.S. auto market, according to VADA Program Partner Cox Automotive. Among the numbers: Light-vehicle