MDA DEALER MEMBERSHIPWhy become a dealership member?MDA leverages the strength of its numbers to advocate for the best interests of its members and deliver valuable and cost-effective programs and professional development opportunities. |
Professional DevelopmentMDA engages top quality expertise to offer training workshops and webinars for dealers and their staff. The annual Western Canadian Dealer Summit features an exceptional line up of industry leaders and experts. MDA also has arrangements with education providers to deliver valuable and relevant professional development programs and events, often at a member discount.. |
Connection (Summit, AGM, Chair’s Tour)MDA provides opportunities for members to connect, learn and collaborate with their peers and industry colleagues at events such as the Western Canadian Dealers Summit, MDA Annual General Meeting and the MDA Chair’s Tour. |
CADA MembershipMDA dues include membership in the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), which represents the industry with the federal government, the various OEM’s in Canada and the media. |
CADA 360 ProgramsMembers have access to CADA 360 programs, designed by dealers for dealers: Employee Benefits, Retirement Savings, HR Automation, Garage Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance. |
AdvocacyMembers' concerns, positions and interests are amplified when MDA is communicating and collaborating with the Alberta Government. Our advocacy activities save members countless hours of research, meetings, presentations, etc., and ensure the voice of Alberta’s new vehicle dealers is heard in a professional manner. |
Representation (media, consumers, AMVIC)The voice of Alberta’s new vehicle dealers, MDA represents the industry with the media, consumers, and our regulator, the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC). MDA has representation on the boards of AMVIC and the Alberta Recycling Management Authority - Tire Recycling Committee. |
Workforce attractionThrough the MDA Education Foundation, we help members attract, develop and retain qualified people by awarding scholarships to their dealership staff who are pursuing an automotive trade or management career. |
Positive ProfileThrough programs like the MDA Dealer of Excellence Awards and the MDA Education Foundation Scholarships, MDA shines a positive light on our members. |
Discounted Products & ServicesMDA negotiates programs and pricing for its members with vendors of a variety of products and services such as hole-in-one insurance, personality assessment tools and speaker events. |
Become an MDA Associate MemberBy joining the MDA as an Associate Member, you demonstrate your support of our Dealer Members’ efforts and priorities AND you benefit from exclusive promotion and connection activities. |
Thank youWe thank the companies who have demonstrated their support of our Dealer Members’ efforts and priorities by becoming MDA Associate Members. MDA encourages all Dealer Members to consider Associate Members first when purchasing goods and services. |
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