BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Virginia Automobile Dealers Association - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vada.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Virginia Automobile Dealers Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260901T193339Z CREATED:20260901T193339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193339Z UID:19309-1794907800-1794933000@vada.com SUMMARY:Service Writer Training DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Service Drive\nYour service writers are the frontline of your dealership’s fixed operations. Empower them with the tools they need to maximize every customer interaction\, boost retention\, and drive ultimate profitability. Join us for an intensive\, high-impact one-day Service Writer Training presented by our sponsors at Brown & Brown Dealer Services. \nNote: To minimize disruption to your service drive scheduling\, this exact same one-day curriculum is being offered on two separate dates. Send half your team on Tuesday\, and the other half on Wednesday! \nWhat Attendees Will Learn\nThis jam-packed day covers the entire customer lifecycle—from the first phone call to the final vehicle delivery. Key topics include: \n\nAdvanced phone skills\nTurning the price shopper into an appointment\nProper appointment setting & expectations\nThe write-up process\nNavigating generational differences\nBuilding instant rapport & value\nSoft up-selling techniques\nPresenting scheduled maintenance\nSelling found work\nProper use of Multi-Point Inspections (MPI)\nMastering objection handling\nClosing the sale\n\n\nEvent Logistics\nDates: November 17 OR November 18\, 2026 (Choose your preferred day) \nTime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nLocation: Hampton Roads Convention Center \nCost: $399 per attendee (includes lunch) \n\nRegister Now\nSelect your preferred date using the form below. Please note: You must submit a separate registration form for each individual attendee. \n\n\n \n \n Service Writer Training Registration November 2026\n November 17 & 18 in Hampton Roads \n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Dealership Name(Required)Position at Dealership(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)\n \n \n Next \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you participate in the Service Writer Training?(Required)The VADA Service Writer Training is a 1-day event hosted on two separate days.\n \n \n Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\n \n \n \n Previous Next \n \n \n \n \n Payment DetailsService Writer Training RegistrationTotal\n \n Credit Card\n \n Previous Submit URL:https://vada.com/event/service-writer-training-2/ LOCATION:Hampton Roads Convention Center\, 1610 Coliseum Dr\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Service-Writer-Training-Event-Poster-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Toler":MAILTO:ntoler@vada.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T163928Z CREATED:20260326T154447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T163928Z UID:18807-1795023000-1795035600@vada.com SUMMARY:VADA Top Gun Test DESCRIPTION:Calling all elite automotive service technicians in Virginia! The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA) is proud to host the 2026 Top Gun Techs of Virginia testing event. \nThis competition is a prime opportunity for technicians to showcase their extensive knowledge and skills in a competitive environment. \n\nTop Gun Techs of Virginia Testing \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026 \nDinner from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. \nTesting begins at 6:45 p.m. \nReynolds Community College | Massey Library Room 138 \n1651 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nPre-registration is required and space is limited. \n\n\n \n \n Top Gun 2026\n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Dealership InformationDealership(Required)Service Manager/Fixed Ops Manager Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Service Manager/Fixed Ops Manager Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Technician RegistrationHow many technicians are you registering?(Required)\n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n 4\n \n \n \n 5\n \n \n \n 6\n Total number of technicians having dinner(Required)Technician 1 RegistrationTT1: Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n TT1: Last 4 of Social(Required)TT1: Email(Required)\n \n TT1: How many times previously won?(Required)TT1: Jacket Size**ONLY required if test taker has not previously won!**\n\nNOTE: Jacket Sizes run large!\n \n \n XS\n \n \n \n S\n \n \n \n M\n \n \n \n L\n \n \n \n XL\n \n \n \n XXL\n Technician 2 RegistrationTT2: Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n TT2: Last 4 of Social(Required)TT2: Email(Required)\n \n TT2: How many times previously won?(Required)TT2: Jacket Size**ONLY required if test taker has not previously won!**\n\nNOTE: Jacket Sizes run large!\n \n \n XS\n \n \n \n S\n \n \n \n M\n \n \n \n L\n \n \n \n XL\n \n \n \n XXL\n Technician 3 RegistrationTT3: Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n TT3: Last 4 of Social(Required)TT3: Email(Required)\n \n TT3: How many times previously won?(Required)TT3: Jacket Size**ONLY required if test taker has not previously won!**\n\nNOTE: Jacket Sizes run large!\n \n \n XS\n \n \n \n S\n \n \n \n M\n \n \n \n L\n \n \n \n XL\n \n \n \n XXL\n Technician 4 RegistrationTT4: Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n TT4: Last 4 of Social(Required)TT4: Email(Required)\n \n TT4: How many times previously won?(Required)TT4: Jacket Size**ONLY required if test taker has not previously won!**\n\nNOTE: Jacket Sizes run large!\n \n \n XS\n \n \n \n S\n \n \n \n M\n \n \n \n L\n \n \n \n XL\n \n \n \n XXL\n Technician 5 RegistrationTT5: Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n TT5: Last 4 of Social(Required)TT5: Email(Required)\n \n TT5: How many times previously won?(Required)TT5: Jacket Size**ONLY required if test taker has not previously won!**\n\nNOTE: Jacket Sizes run large!\n \n \n XS\n \n \n \n S\n \n \n \n M\n \n \n \n L\n \n \n \n XL\n \n \n \n XXL\n Technician 6 RegistrationTT6: Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n TT6: Last 4 of Social(Required)TT6: Email(Required)\n \n TT6: How many times previously won?(Required)TT6: Jacket Size**ONLY required if test taker has not previously won!**\n\nNOTE: Jacket Sizes run large!\n \n \n XS\n \n \n \n S\n \n \n \n M\n \n \n \n L\n \n \n \n XL\n \n \n \n XXL\n CAPTCHA\n Submit URL:https://vada.com/event/top-gun-26/ LOCATION:Reynolds Community College Library\, 1651 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States CATEGORIES:Top Gun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TopGun-Event-Header-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Toler":MAILTO:ntoler@vada.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T143000 DTSTAMP:20260922T144226Z CREATED:20260922T144226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T144226Z UID:19428-1796815800-1796826600@vada.com SUMMARY:2027 Legal and Legislative Update - Richmond DESCRIPTION:Join the VADA legal and legislative team for a look at what’s on tap in the legal and legislative world of dealerships in 2027. This luncheon is your opportunity to get direct insights into the state and federal changes that will impact your dealership in the coming year. \nThis is a must-attend event for dealers\, general managers\, and controllers to stay informed\, ensure compliance\, and prepare for 2027. \n\n  \n2027 VADA Legal & Legislative Update – Richmond \nDecember 9\, 2026 \nCheck-in: 11:30 a.m. \nEvent: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (approx.) \nThe Place at Innsbrook \n  \nPlease register using the form below. Registration is required to attend. \nRegistration Deadline: December 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n \n \n 2027 Legal Legislative Update Richmond\n \n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Contact DetailsEmail(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Each registration record requires a unique email. You must use different email addresses for multiple submissions. If you are completing the registration on behalf of others\, please input THEIR email. You will have the opportunity to enter your email during registration so that you are CC'd on any email communicationsMobile Phone Number(Required)\n \n \n Next \n \n \n \n \n Event DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Nickname\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n \n Previous Submit URL:https://vada.com/event/2027-legal-and-legislative-update-richmond/ LOCATION:The Place at Innsbrook\, 4036-C Cox Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States CATEGORIES:Legal and Legislative Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Toler":MAILTO:ntoler@vada.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260922T144409Z CREATED:20260922T144358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T144409Z UID:19429-1796902200-1796911200@vada.com SUMMARY:2027 Legal and Legislative Update - Hampton Roads DESCRIPTION:Join the VADA legal and legislative team for a look at what’s on tap in the legal and legislative world of dealerships in 2027. This luncheon is your opportunity to get direct insights into the state and federal changes that will impact your dealership in the coming year. \nThis is a must-attend event for dealers\, general managers\, and controllers to stay informed\, ensure compliance\, and prepare for 2027. \n\n  \n2027 VADA Legal & Legislative Update – Hampton Roads \nDecember 10\, 2026 \nCheck-in: 11:30 a.m. \nEvent: 12 – 2 p.m. (approx.) \nHampton Roads Convention Center \n  \nPlease register using the form below. Registration is required to attend. \nRegistration Deadline: December 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n \n \n 2027 Legal Legislative Update Hampton Roads\n \n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Contact DetailsEmail(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Each registration record requires a unique email. You must use different email addresses for multiple submissions. If you are completing the registration on behalf of others\, please input THEIR email. You will have the opportunity to enter your email during registration so that you are CC'd on any email communicationsMobile Phone Number(Required)\n \n \n Next \n \n \n \n \n Event DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Nickname\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n \n Previous Submit URL:https://vada.com/event/2027-legal-and-legislative-update-hampton-roads/ LOCATION:Hampton Roads Convention Center\, 1610 Coliseum Dr\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, United States CATEGORIES:Legal and Legislative Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Legal-Legislative-Update-December-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Toler":MAILTO:ntoler@vada.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T193422Z CREATED:20260708T193018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T193422Z UID:19178-1801047600-1801065600@vada.com SUMMARY:Dealer Day on the Hill 2027 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vada.com/event/dealer-day-on-the-hill-2027/ LOCATION:Hilton Richmond Downtown\, 501 E. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Legal and Legislative Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/dealers-united.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Toler":MAILTO:ntoler@vada.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270625 DTSTAMP:20260416T124407Z CREATED:20250520T223239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T124407Z UID:15038-1813536000-1813881599@vada.com SUMMARY:VADA 2027 Convention DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vada.com/event/vada-2027-convention/ LOCATION:Wild Dunes Resort\, 5 Seagrove Ln\, Isle of Palms\, SC\, 29451\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Toler":MAILTO:ntoler@vada.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280623 DTSTAMP:20260416T124413Z CREATED:20260326T154152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T124413Z UID:18805-1844985600-1845331199@vada.com SUMMARY:VADA 2028 Convention DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vada.com/event/vada-2028-convention/ LOCATION:Omni Homestead\, 7696 Sam Snead Parkway\, Hot Springs\, VA\, 24445\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Toler":MAILTO:ntoler@vada.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR