2025-26 NIADA President Don Griffin of CarHop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, welcomes members to the largest convention and expo for the independent auto dealer and encourages peers to network and soak in the knowledge provided throughout the event. NIADA Director of Education Brent Carmichael and Cox Automotive Senior Director of Economic and Industry Insights Mark Strand will provide an industry update to assist attendees in their education.

The Certified Master Dealer™ (CMD) program was developed to help you manage and grow your business. It is one of the industry’s most respected training programs for independent dealers. Once you complete this certification, you’ll become part of a select group of dealers who are committed to the industry, support compliant business standards and practices, and are leaders in their communities. Want to learn more? This session is for you.

Make sure you aren’t overlooking the obvious and leaving your operation vulnerable. This Business 101 session will focus on the fundamental basics such as cash flow, projections and accountability. Brent Carmichael will walk you through monthly and annual sales models and collections scenarios.