NIADA to Hold 2007 Convention & Expo in Nashville

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) will hold its 2007 annual convention will be held June 12-16, at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.

For the first time ever, the NIADA convention will feature concurrent sessions arranged by three tracks: General, Retail, and BHPH, providing attendees (dealership owners, general managers, corporate officers, and financial managers) the opportunity to tailor educational schedules to fit business type.

The following is a preview of the topics planned for each of the three educational tracks:

General:

"Selling Over the Internet: Is it Somewhere Over the Rainbow?"

"Developing a Lead Management Program."

Retail:

"Don't Just Advertise...Merchandise Your Vehicles."

"Expanding You Lender Portfolio."

"Internet Best Practices for BHPH Dealers."

"I'm from the IRS and I'm Here to Help You!

For reservations, call the Gaylord Opryland Resort at (888) 777-6779 and provide the “N-NIADA” code. Hotel rates are $175 per night and will last until May 12. For more information, visit NIADA.com .

Schedule of Events (subject to change)

8 am - 5 pm: Certified Master Dealer Program – Module 1: "Management / Operations"

1 - 7 pm: Registration / Information Desk

7 - 10 pm: Executive Committee Dinner (EC only)

7 - 10 pm: Past Presidents Dinner (past presidents only)

Wednesday, June 13

8 am - 5 pm: Certified Master Dealer Program - Module 2: "Merchandising"

9 - 7 pm: Registration / Information Desk

10 - 11 am: Past President's Meeting

11 am - 12 pm: Executive Committee / Services Board / Foundation Trustees Meeting

3 - 5:30 pm: 2007 Opening General Session

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Welcome Reception with Entertainment