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SUMMARY:GIADA's Convention & Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the NEW Convention venue July 16-19:\nChateau Elan Winery & Resort\, Braselton\, GA\nThe Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in North Georgia is surrounded by rolling vineyards and offers an ideal setting for learning\, networking\, and recharging\, with exceptional dining\, golf\, spa amenities\, and elegant meeting spaces. Join us to gain valuable insights and expert strategies from some of the industry’s top dealers to help your dealership succeed in today’s competitive market. No matter your focus\, there’s something for everyone! Mark your calendar and plan to be part of a convention that strengthens both your business and your connections.\n \nThursday\, July 16 – Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 • CE Seminar on Friday\, July 17 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDEALERS: REGISTER FOR CONVENTION HERE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor and Exhibitor Registration is Open!\nFor exhibitor or sponsorship inquiries\, please reach out to Mark Warren at mark@giada.org or Connie Phillips at connie@giada.org\, 770-745-9650.\nNOTE: VENDORS MUST RENT BOOTH SPACE OR SPONSOR AN EVENT TO ATTEND. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nEXHIBITORS\nMEMBERS ONLY WITH LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. \nYou won’t find another event that has this kind of concentrated attendance by Georgia independent automobile dealers. Your exclusive exhibitor investment includes publicity across all convention media channels for being a part of the largest IADA Trade Expo in the United States! Get face to face with the decision makers who can keep your business growing. These dealers are dedicated entrepreneurs who invest heavily in their future\, are passionate about achieving success\, and are willing to do what it takes to gain an advantage. \n» DOWLOAD EXHIBITOR / SPONSORSHIP FORM ONLY \nBOOTH RENTAL\, $1795 (includes 2 seats)\nDOUBLE BOOTHS\, $3450 (includes 4 seats)\nAdditional attendees\, $450 (over age 12) \n  \nQuestions? Contact Connie Phillips at connie@giada.org or Mark Warren at mark@giada.org. \n\n\n\n*Silver Booth Upgrade: $1000 *Gold upgrade with booth rental: $1500\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nSpeaker Opportunity – $7\,500 \nSaturday Breakfast (2 sponsorships) – $1\,250\nGIADA Board Meeting (2 sponsorships) – $1\,250\nFriday Finance Fair – (7 sponsorships) – $650\nFriday Training Breakfast (1 left) – $2\,250\nFriday Training Lunch (2 sponsorships) – $2\,650\nWater Bottles (1 sponsorship) – $2\,500\nPassport to Prizes (1 sponsorship) – $2\,850\nSaturday Evening President’s Reception (1 sponsorship) – $4\,400 \n\n\nHospitality Suites (3 sponsorships) – $5\,900\nRegistration Bags (1 sponsorship) – $5\,000\nTrade Expo (4 sponsorships) – $5\,000\nLanyards & Name Badges (1 sponsorship) – $7\,200\nCasino Night/Dinner (3 sponsorships) – $7\,500\nFriday Dealer Training (4 sponsorships) – $15\,000\nFriday Training Dinner (4 sponsorships) – $15\,000\nSaturday Night Awards Banquet (4 sponsorships) – $20\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nChateau Elan Winery & Resort\n100 Rue Charlemagne\, Braselton\, Ga. 30517 | (678) 425-0900\nhttps://chateauelan.com/ \nBOOK YOUR RESORT ROOM \n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\nRoom rates begin at only $259!
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/2517/
LOCATION:Chateau Elan\, 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr.\, Braselton\, GA\, 30517\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association":MAILTO:info@giada.org
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