Pub. 3 2021-2022 Issue 2

6 BRIAN MAAS President California New Car Dealers Association President ’ s Message We Can’tWait to SeeYou at This Year’sConvention! A s we begin to anticipate some normalcy this year, CNCDA staff and dealer leadership are excited to announce that registration for CNCDA’s Annual Convention is now open! While this is one of my favorite CNCDA events, this year, the convention takes on an even more critical role in bringing our members together, focusing on Reuniting California’s Dealer Community. After a long and trying 18 months, providing a venue to unify dealers and discuss critical shifts in the industry will be more important than ever. With great dealer and sponsor engagement in 2018, we will be returning this year to the beautiful island of Maui from October 3–6 at The Fairmont Kea Lani. This luxurious resort is known for its five-star accommodations, first-class service and stunning views, capturing all Maui has to offer. I’m excited to bring our attendees compelling speakers, discussion topics, and activities that will resonate with everyone, providing value and fun for all. As our agenda continues to evolve, we are eager to bring you content relevant to your day-to-day business efforts and experts who can provide insights into what we can expect next in the industry. Our developing speaker lineup so far includes: 1. Automotive News Publisher, Jason Stein 2. CNN Hero, Robyn Benicasa 3. Edmunds Journalist, Jessica Caldwell 4. Millennial Expert, Matt Britton With cautious optimism that health and safety restrictions will be more relaxed come October, this is a great opportunity to join CNCDA lead- ership, staff, and your peers from throughout the state to catch up on the latest developments in the California retail automotive industry while networking with fellow dealers from across the state. To receive an Early Bird registration discount of $100, don’t wait — register now by visiting cncda.org/events/. I look forward to seeing you, your employees, and your families on the island of Maui this fall! For more information on the 2021 Annual Convention and to register, visit: cncda.org/events/. 3 Brian Maas President, CNCDA