Our Mission To help dealers provide superior services to our communities through industry education, networking, promoting sound regulation, and by helping recruit and train the next generation of master automotive technicians. Our Vision We exist to preserve, defend, and grow the value of the new vehicle franchise industry and support all member dealerships. YOUR ASSOCIATION IS HERE FOR YOU. Keeping Our Communities Vibrant and Moving We are YOUR Voice, YOUR Partner, and YOUR Industry Expert. Strengthen & Promote Industry Legal & Legislative – Preserving your interests • Monitor and respond to national and local legal and legislative changes in staff, policy, and legislation that could impact the industry and business climate • Lobby with NADA and FADA Build Brand Equity & Drive Sales Auto Show – Promoting your brands to grow sales and expand brand equity Training – Help keep staff trained & industry ready • Technology & IT Security • Digital Marketing • NADA Dealer Pro Series • Legal and Regulatory Information • Employment Law Networking – To collaborate with industry partners • Member meetings & socials • Industry Partners – associate members offer training, education, services, and sponsor events. • Epilepsy AutoClassic Golf – Columbus Day Giving – To strengthen our communities • Epilepsy AutoClassic Golf – Columbus Day • Student automotive tech scholarships • SSC Foundation Scholarship & Dream Gala vehicle raffle • Valencia scholarship • Other local charities – Boys and Girls Club, Florida Citrus Sports Camp, etc. Industry News – Stay informed regarding industry changes impacting your business model, sales, and profitability • Email newsletter with industry updates, tools, & news • Websites News – members only area & public articles on important industry topics • Members only page where you can pay dues, register for events, and update member information • Accelerate is our association magazine that educates, informs, and spotlights dealer members Education – To help with your staffing needs Nurturing educational leadership and developing industry direction • OTC Mid Florida School Advisory Council • Seminole State College – Automotive Advisory Committee • oTech – Institutional Advisory Meeting • Marion County Schools - Business Advisory Council Promoting automotive technical education • ASE Student Career Development Program • STEM – Working to categorize automotive training as STEM • High Schools Automotive Technology Competition & Student recruitment • Club and After School Programs • CareerSource Florida – Partners with CareerSource to promote automotive profession and job placement Pub Yr 2 | Issue 4 41 CFADA.ORG
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