peers or participating in structured group activities, in-person training provides richer, more memorable experiences than virtual alternatives alone. EXPANDING OUR TRAINING FOOTPRINT The New Car Dealers Association of San Diego County (NCDA) will continue to prioritize training and professional development this year, offering more opportunities than ever for dealers and their teams to enhance skills, stay ahead of industry trends and elevate operational excellence. In 2025, NCDA significantly expanded its seminar and workshop offerings. From compliance and regulatory updates to EV readiness, sales training and best practices for fixed operations, our goal has been simple: to provide meaningful, high-value education that directly supports dealership success. TRAINING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CNCDA New Laws Seminar As part of our commitment to keeping dealers informed and compliant, NCDA once again hosted CNCDA’s annual New Laws Seminar. Last year’s presentation addressed the wide range of legislative changes approved in Sacramento in 2025, including SB 766 (the California CARS Act), which takes effect Oct. 1, 2026, and brings major updates to vehicle advertising and sales requirements. CNCDA President Brian Maas, Chief Legal Officer Anthony Bento, Director of Government Affairs Kenton Stanhope, and attorney John Boggs guided attendees through upcoming laws, regulatory changes and what dealerships must do now to prepare. The seminar also offered 2.5 hours of MCLE credit, reinforcing its value for dealership legal and compliance professionals. NADA Professional Series Training Last year, NCDA proudly hosted the nationally recognized NADA Professional Series at our Training & Conference Center. These intensive, department-focused programs brought dealership professionals from across the region together for two days of specialized instruction followed by two additional days of leadership development. Training tracks included Service Management, Parts Management, Office Management, Sales Management and Leadership, each designed NCDA.COM 7
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