VOL. 6 • NO. 03 PRESIDENT Dan Bennett, REM, IOM, CAE NHADA OFFICERS Marshall Jespersen, Chairman Jim Boyle, Vice Chairman Jeff Platek, Treasurer Shawn Hanlon, Secretary NHADA DIRECTORS John Sawyer Jr., Immediate Past Chair MaryBeth Alosa, Heavy Duty Truck Vanessa Delegas, Franchised Tim Foss, Franchised Jason LaCroix, Franchised Mike Phillips, Independent Used Car Ron Poirier, Independent Repair/Service David Hammer, NADA Director George Mullin, Franchised/Independent Jessica Trask, Franchised Roger Groux, Advisory Director Mike Petell, Franchised/Motorcycle ©2024 New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA) | The newsLINK Group, LLC. All rights reserved. Drive New Hampshire is published six times each year by The newsLINK Group, LLC for the NHADA and is the official publication for this association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review, consideration and education. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the NHADA, its board of directors, or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. Drive New Hampshire is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of NHADA. While Drive New Hampshire encourages a first-print policy, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at 855.747.4003. 4 A Message From the President Changes and Challenges Following the Midpoint of the Legislative Session By Dan Bennett, REM, IOM, CAE, President, NHADA 6 A Message From the Chair Stronger Together How Trade Associations Fuel Business Innovation and Growth By Marshall Jespersen, ICL Autos, Chairman, NHADA 8 NADA Update Harvard Business Review Echoes NADA on EV Challenge By NADA 9 NADA Update Lessons From the Best Highlights From Leading Workplaces By NADA 10 Unlocking Opportunities at the Business Conference & Partner Expo Recap By Kaleena Guzman, Director of Major Events and Partnership Program, NHADA 12 Motorcycle/Powersports Members Working Together for a Stronger Industry By George Mullin, NHADA Director, Souhegan Valley Motorsports 13 Thank You, Departing Board Members 14 Youth Employment Laws in New Hampshire By Margaret “Peg” O’Brien, Esq., McLane Middleton, Professional Association 17 Last Call! Join Us for the Ultimate Family Reunion at Lake Winnipesaukee! By Kaleena Guzman, Director of Major Events and Partnership Program, NHADA 18 Going for the Gold at the 2024 SkillsUSA Auto Competition 20 Don’t Wait Until It Hurts By Lori Preve, Licensed Insurance Producer, NHADA 22 Are You Taking Advantage of NHADA’s Training Opportunities? 23 6 Key Considerations for Buying or Selling a Dealership By Albin, Randall & Bennett, an NHADA Silver Partner 24 Heat Stress By Brian Duplessis, Loss Prevention Supervisor, NHADA 25 Loss Prevention Concerned With Large Tires By Brian Duplessis, Loss Prevention Supervisor, NHADA 26 LotDrop The 2024 Summer Collection 28 NHADA Membership Milestones Q2: April 1, 2024-June 30, 2024 28 NHADA New Members 29 By the Numbers 30 Thank You, 2024 NHADA Partners! CONTENTS 3
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