New Programs and Attractions[/SIZE] [I]NADA to Roll Out New NADA 24 Customer Survey[/I]
The many charms of the Big Easy will be a perfect venue for top speakers, roll-up-your-sleeves workshops, a vast industry exhibit and new program launches and attractions at NADAês upcoming 88th Annual Convention and Exposition, January 29 February 1, 2005. Hereês a quick preview of NADA Convention highlights:
Keynote Speakers. An outstanding lineup of convention speakers will include:
à Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan Motor Company, will be the keynote speaker at the Opening General Session on Saturday, January 29. Described by outgoing NADA Chairman Charley Smith as the architect of one of the industryês most remarkable turnarounds, Ghosn will share his insights on the overall direction of Nissan and the auto industry. Smith will also offer a summary of NADAês 2004 achievements.
à Queen Noor of Jordan, wife of the late King Hussein and a leading voice for peace in the Middle East, will share her views on todayês global challenges at the General Session, on Monday, January 31.Incoming NADA Chairman Jack Kane will also address members at this session.
à Scott OêGrady, an Air Force fighter pilot who survived in war-torn Bosnia after his jet was shot down, will tell his harrowing tale of survival and rescue at the conventionês inspirational session, on Sunday, January 30.
NADA-24 Launch. The NADA Convention will serve as the official launch of NADA-24, the dealerês next-day survey. The brief telephone surveys, administered by leading research firm Synovate, have as few as three questions for the customer to answer, though more questions may be added to suit a dealerês specific needs. This feedback is invaluable when looking to improve your sales or service operations, NADA says. Learn more at NADA booth 2641 at NADAês 2005 Convention and Exposition and read the February issue of NADAês AutoExec.
Federal Regulatory Outreach Booth. For the first time, NADA will feature a Federal Regulatory Outreach Booth, number 2561, where dealers will be able to ask questions of regulators from nine federal agencies.
Secrets to Success: A Networking Event for Women Dealers. Women dealers are invited to a special breakfast event on January 29. Keynote speaker Ann S. Moore, chairman and CEO of Time Inc., will share key insights gleaned from running the worldês leading magazine publishing company. Go to www.nada.org/2005Breakfast, or call (703) 821-7227 for more information or to reserve a seat.
Attend 50 workshops in six study tracks at the convention andãnew this yearãbring back videos, DVDs and audio MP3 tapes of select sessions for in-dealership training. Pre-order them at www.PlaybackNow.com.
Finally, see whatês new at the N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide Co. booth number 2841.
Itês not too late if you still want to attend! Attendees may register on-site in Exhibit Hall D of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2005 and is open throughout the convention.
For information regarding the registration fees, visit the NADA website at: www.nada.org
Do you still need housing in New Orleans? The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau can help! Direct questions to their website, www.neworleanscvb.com, and simply click on Book a Room. While the NADA hotels are sold out, there are several smaller properties that still have availability. Most of these hotels are close to an NADA hotel, so attendees can take the NADA Shuttle Bus to and from the Convention Center. Simply walk over to the closest NADA hotel and hop aboard!
Questions? Click on nada.org, or call the NADA Convention Services Department at: 703-821-7188.
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