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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T080000
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SUMMARY:TIADA Conference & Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nTIADA Conference & Expo 2026\nJuly 19 – 21\, 2026 | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa\nSan Antonio\, TX\nConnect. Collaborate. Learn
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/tiada-conference-expo-2026/
LOCATION:JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa San Antonio\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="TIADA":MAILTO:info@txiada.org
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SUMMARY:FADRA Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Led by Convention Committee Chair Gary Lindros\, Jr.\, the committee has put together a high-level slate of speakers for the 2026 Convention\, which will take place July 29-August 2\, 2026 at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral. We are pleased to announce that Shannon Nordstrom of Nordstrom’s Automotive will be our keynote speaker and share his insights in a couple of additional sessions. Other speakers and sessions include: \n• Jer Banta\, Profit Team Consulting\, on Operational Efficiency and the 30-Second Close \n* James Spears\, Tractable\, on AI in the Auto Salvage Business \n• Mike Miskey\, Butler Auto Recycling\, on Employee Hiring and Retention \n• Brett Buike\, National Reinsurance\, on Warranties and Insurance \n• E-Commerce Best Practices – Theresa Colbert\, CarPart.com\, & Mike Miskey\, Butler Auto Recycling \n• Bookkeeping Best Practices Panel with Summer Kimsey\, Butler Auto Recycling; Kim Rutherford\, Budget Auto Parts; and Sandra Adams\, Cocoa Auto Salvage \n• U-Pull-It Panel – Gary Lindros\, Ace Pick a Part; Phil Riffel\, Polk County Pick & Pay; Rob Harlan\, LKQ \n• EOS Management System \n• Shipping Standards and Management – Mike Misky and Beau Wroten\, RCD \nThursday will open with a golf tournament and close with a Yard Tour and BBQ at Cocoa Auto Salvage. We will close with a Coney Island Beach Party themed event\, including Last Member Standing and the Live Auction of donated items. We will soon contact exhibitors for the Trade Show and open registration. Click this link to make your hotel reservations now:\nRegister Today at Radisson Resort
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/fadra-convention-trade-show/
LOCATION:Radisson Resort at the Port\, 8701 Astronaut Blvd\, Cape Canaveral\, FL\, 32920\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="FADRA - Florida Auto Dismantlers & Recyclers Association":MAILTO:kim@odellgroupmgmt.com bobby@fadra.org
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