SUMMARY 09 04. CONGRESSMAN CHRIS PAPPAS LEADS THE CHARGE IN REPEALING NATION’S LARGEST EXCISE TAX On June 16, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a small business owner and Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Small Business Caucus, alongside Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), introduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation to repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers. This 12% FET is the highest percentage excise tax levied on any product in the country. 06. CONVENTION RECAP Over the past few days, NHADA members, partners, families, and friends all arrived at our annual convention, “Family Camp”, at Mill Falls at the Lake, a timeless all-seasons resort on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. 09. PORTSMOUTH FORD’S JOHN SAWYER, JR. ELECTED BOARD CHAIR FOR NHADA 2022-2023, SAWYER SUCCEEDS JAY MCFARLAND, OWNER OF HAMPTON FORD-HYUNDAI The New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association is excited to announce John Sawyer, Jr. as its new Chairman of the NHADA Board of Directors. 10. LEGISLATIVE RECAP 11. ENERGY PRICES SET TO SKYROCKET Since May of 2021, the energy markets have shifted from decade lows to decade highs. Heating oil, propane, natural gas and electricity have seen dramatic rises in costs over this time. 12. HELP WORKERS STAY SAFE WHEN CUSTOMERS GET HOSTILE Earlier this year, many employers in retail and hospitality - as well as those in other industries whose workers deal directly with customers - eased or lifted requirements for masking and physical distancing. 15. NO X-RAY ... NO PROBLEM Many members and injured workers have recently encountered what seems to be a common problem; presenting to urgent care and finding out there is not a radiology technician working that day. 17. LISA LAVOIE AND PATTI SMITH RETIRE FROM THE ASSOCIATION If you’ve ever called the association with questions regarding your membership or insurance plan over the last twenty years, chances are you know Lisa Lavoie or Patti Smith. 18. SCHOLARSHIPS 2022 It’s scholarship season, and the NHADA Foundation has awarded over $70,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in automotive through the Community College System of NH (CCSNH). 20. SCAM ALERT NHADA was alerted to a new scam that has shown up recently with New Hampshire businesses. Multiple NHADA members have encountered a scam involving purchasing parts over the phone by credit card. D R I V E 2
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