April Community Service Roundup

Our members’ spirit of giving back to their communities continues with donations to worthy causes, support for youth sports, and other philanthropic pursuits. Before we detail the latest list of dealership good deeds, we know there are plenty more out there that should also be highlighted. If you know of any charitable work a dealer

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March Community Service Roundup

  Virginia dealerships took to social media to honor Women’s History to celebrate International Women’s Day this March. Our businesses raised money for local nonprofits, and they helped shelter animals find a home. We’re shining a light again on our dealers’ efforts to help their communities, and we’d like to call attention to more of

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February Community Service Roundup

It’s time to take a moment and reflect again on the all the work that dealer-members are doing for their communities. Whether it’s raising money for good causes or partnering with local nonprofits, our members continue their work helping the communities that support their businesses. The member news we’re spotlighting this month is just a

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Partner Profile: Cintas

Cintas is a VADA Program Partner. These are businesses with a product or service offering of interest to member dealers. If you are interested in becoming a Program Partner, contact Aris Woolfolk. Benefit from discounted national account pricing on uniforms, facility services, first aid and other safety items. Your commitment to meeting expectations for a

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Partner Profile: MOC Mid-Atlantic

MOC Mid-Atlantic is a VADA Program Partner. These are businesses with a product or service offering of interest to member dealers. If you are interested in becoming a Program Partner, contact Natalie Toler. Maximizing Dealership Potential MOC Mid-Atlantic is a family-owned business, and this year marks the 50th year in business. We are based out

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Masks now required for all employees in VA as virus spreads

September 2, 2021 In the ever-shifting recommendations and regulations surrounding COVID-19, we have been getting questions about mask requirements for dealership employees. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) has updated its guidance again as it relates to mask requirements for employees: 1. MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN REGIONS OF HIGH OR SUBSTANTIAL

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Delta variant guidance from VADA

August 20, 2021 As you are aware, the Delta variant of COVID-19 is causing uncertainty in our world and confusion for many. Here are the facts. Vaccination is the best way to stop the spread of disease. Most all hospitalizations with COVID-19 (and deaths from it) are in unvaccinated people, and cases are growing. Encourage

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Key Points about OSHA’s vaccine mandate regulations

November 12, 2021 As you may have seen in the press, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s vaccine mandate regulations were released this month. Please note: OSHA has stayed any action to implement or enforce the ETS after numerous court challenges. This will likely mean a delay of up to several months as the

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Pandemic Update: May 7

May 7, 2021 Easing COVID restrictions at dealerships? Not so fast. You may have seen news reports about Governor Northam’s plans for easing restrictions in Virginia. The Governor said he hopes to be able to lift restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing by June 15, if the vaccination rates continue to increase and the

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Meet Jay Jones, VA’s Democratic AG Candidate

Note: For our interview with Republican candidate Jason Miyares, click here. ‘Stepping up to meet the moment’ When we sat down to talk with Jay Jones about why the 32-year-old wants to be Virginia’s next attorney general, that was actually our first question: Why? Not that age should be a factor one way or the

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