MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE MOTOR DEALERS' ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
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Western Canadian Dealer Summit
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Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
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Join MDA Chair Greg Stahl, Vice Chair Colby Longmate and President Gerald Wood, along with WD Co Auto President Mike Reid and MDA Services' President Dave Jones, to learn about Association news, provide feedback and ask questions.
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- MDA Priorities, Actions & Forward Plans
- MDA Education Foundation Update
- CADA Priorities, Actions and Forward Plans
- Government Affairs Updates
- ZEV Mandates
- Federal Regulatory Updates
- Provincial Regulatory Updates
- AMVIC
- Recycling
- Skilled Trades Certification
- Careers in Automotive
- Western Canadian Dealer Summit
- Open Roundtable Discussion
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We are encouraging you to bring your full management team so they can hear about the issues facing our industry in the coming months and years. Use the form above to see the schedule and register for this event.
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2024 Annual General Meeting & Board Meeting Recap
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New Executive Committee has been approved!
We are pleased to announce that the new Executive Committee for 2024 has been elected by the membership.
Here is the lineup for this year:
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- Chair - Greg Stahl
- Vice Chair - Colby Longmate
- 2nd Vice Chair - Jordon Romeril
- Past Chair - Glenn Smaha
- Sr. Past Chair - Curtis Compton
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Welcome back to all of our Board Members; we’re thrilled to have your commitment for another year. A big thank you to Bentley Maitland (retiring Sr. Past Chair) and Glenn Smaha for his service as Chair.
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SAIT Business Administration Automotive Management Graduation
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Every year, a new group of professionals emerge from school ready to enter the workforce, and the 2024 graduating class of the Business Administration Automotive Management program looks like a great group!
The graduates gathered at The Highwood Kitchen at SAIT to celebrate their accomplishments. We can’t wait to have excited, educated folks like these joining the automobile workforce!
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Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) Announcement of proposed Tire Recycling Fee Increase
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The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is proposing a tire recycling fee increase of $1 per tire, bringing the fee to $5 per tire, for light-duty tires
This increase is planned to be implemented by October 1, 2024.
MDA is in the process of submitting a position paper that acknowledges the need for recycling but identifies the need for better rural pick-up service throughout the province.
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Provincial Sales Information
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An update on provincial sales around Canada.
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Compliance Challenges – Easy Resolutions
At a recent AMVIC Meeting, we identified a few more “simple” resolutions that will assist members in avoiding some of the issues we are seeing in recent inspections.
Advertising on Member Websites – As we return to a more normal advertising and event promotion cadence, it is important to remember that if you include notice of a special or promotion on your website, all of the normal disclosures are required. This is considered an advertisement and must meet all of the points summarized in the AMVIC Advertising Checklist. (https://www.amvic.org/business/advertising/ )
Sales Consultant Registrations – While it is the responsibility of the sales consultant to ensure their AMVIC License is current and associated with any dealership where they are conducting business, we are seeing several situations where the dealership has not confirmed that they are associated with the store, which is a requirement of compliance. When a sales consultant updates their dealership affiliation, an email is sent to that dealership for review and acceptance. This email is sent to the contact identified in your AMVIC Licensee Profile. Please ensure someone at the dealership is monitoring this email and responding to these confirmation requests. (visit https://www.amvic.org/ and click “login”, then choose Licensee Portal)
Warranty Documentation – Recent inspections have started to identify errors in warranty documentation compared to the information disclosed on the Bill of Sale. Please be careful to ensure that VIN’s match, contract dates align, and costing is the same between all documents.
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If you have any questions regarding anything above or relating to AMVIC, please do not hesitate to contact us at the MDA Office.
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Please join us in welcoming the following new associate member:
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+1 (403) 589-7869 (work)
3230 - 9 Street SE
Calgary, AB. T2G 3C3
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Federated Insurance: RISK INSIGHTS
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WILDFIRE PLAN AND PROTECTION
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At Federated Insurance, we’re carefully monitoring the wildfires impacting parts of Alberta. To help you stay safe, we wanted to share some risk management tips, well as information on how to report a claim.
Risk management resources
The following guide outlines some best practices before, during, and after a wildfire to help you mitigate damage to your property:
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Reporting Claims
Federated Insurance policyholders who have been impacted can contact us at 1.855.616.6262 or submit a claim online. Our Claims team is standing by and ready to assist.
If you’re insured with a different company, we encourage you to contact your insurance provider for assistance.
As this situation evolves, we’ll provide updates on the Federated website.
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Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club
12501 - 14 Street SW, Calgary AB.
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Reviving Neglected Opportunities: Email marketing, social media tactics, and audience curation in the absences of cookies
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Amidst these changes, email marketing is experiencing a resurgence, emerging as a potent tool for direct engagement. Businesses are reigniting their email campaigns with personalized, permission-based approaches to forge deeper customer connections. The inbox remains a valuable space for delivering tailored content and nurturing relationships beyond the constraints of third-party data.
Simultaneously, social media continues to thrive as a dynamic platform for brand visibility and engagement. Despite privacy concerns and algorithmic shifts, social media remains a vital channel for businesses to interact with their audience in real time. Leveraging authentic storytelling and community-building efforts, marketers are harnessing the power of social platforms to drive brand awareness and foster meaningful connections.
"In the rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape, the cookieless future is on the horizon, reshaping how businesses interact with their audience online. As tracking technologies face increasing restrictions, marketers are compelled to explore innovative strategies that prioritize privacy while maintaining effectiveness.
In this era of transition, successful digital marketing strategies will blend innovation with authenticity, navigating the cookieless landscape while capitalizing on the enduring potential of email marketing and the vitality of social media."
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Radius Security: Types of Offenders and How to Combat Them
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Securing vehicle fleets present unique challenges. The large outdoor spaces and high-value assets make these sites attractive targets for criminals. Understanding the types of offenders who may target your site can help in devising effective security measures. Typically, these sites face threats from three types of offenders: Opportunistic, Disorganized, and Organized.
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Opportunistic offenders are the most common but also the easiest to deter. Often juveniles or habitual offenders, these individuals seek easy targets and are typically driven by opportunity rather than premeditation. Their activities can range from nuisance behaviour to more severe crimes like theft, vandalism, and arson.
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Kintz Group: RSVP For Our Vancouver Workshop Today
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Level up your management team.
Without proper training, your salespeople can't hit their full potential!
That's where the Kintz Group Automotive Manager Training can help!
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- Dive deep into essential leadership, management, training, and coaching techniques that drive results.
- Learn how to set realistic and achievable team goals that inspire your crew to excel.
- Uncover proven strategies to foster a culture of growth and success within your team and organization.
- Master the art of conducting impactful one-on-one sessions that drive rapid progress and development.
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After just two days with us, you'll walk away armed with the tools and insights you need to become an even stronger leader and manager for your sales team.
Ready to seize this opportunity and elevate your leadership game? Simply click below to RSVP and secure your spot. Trust me, these spots are going to fill up fast, so don't wait too long to act!
Can't wait to see you there! Let's make this workshop one for the books.
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Western Canadian Dealer Summit 2024 Announcement
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Take The Wheel This Fall!
Dealer Principals and General Managers, please join us in beautiful Banff, Alberta, for engaging speakers, plentiful networking opportunities, and invaluable learning experiences. Best of all, stay current with the latest best practices for your dealership. Register today for this year’s Western Canadian Dealer Summit.
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Early Bird Delegate Rate
Don’t miss out on our early bird special! We are offering a special discounted rate for registrations made before June 15.
This special offer is non-refundable and requires a booking at the Banff Springs Hotel.
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Gala Keynote Speaker - Jon Montgomery!
We are thrilled to announce Jon Montgomery will be joining us as our Keynote Speaker at the Western Canadian Dealer Summit Gala.
Montgomery embraces any opportunity to engage with live and virtual audiences, whether as a keynote or host. He shares his journey from the flatlands of the prairies to the top of the Olympic podium, reminding audiences why the goals we set for ourselves are only as achievable as we believe they are.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, like Co-Auto. Without them, this important industry event wouldn't be possible.
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the MDA’s Monthly E-Newsletter.
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