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🔥 District 2 brought the energy to Tazza Kitchen for a great night of connection, conversation and industry insight!

More than 30 independent dealers, both new and experienced, came together for the VIADA District 2 Dinner Meeting to talk about the issues impacting their businesses and share ideas with fellow dealers.

VIADA President JoeAnthony Ramon and District 2 President Joe Gopaul welcomed several special guests including Janet Garrett, Field Representative for the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board, Nick Blaine with the Virginia DMV, and Senator Michael Jones, a member of the Senate Transportation Committee. Their participation gave dealers an opportunity to ask questions, hear important updates and stay informed on issues affecting the independent auto industry.

The conversation covered everything from compliance changes and overlooked profit opportunities to cost-saving member benefits and ways to get more value from VIADA membership. Dealers also discussed plans for the upcoming NIADA Policy Conference (https://niada.com/policyconference) and the importance of having a strong voice in the industry.

👏 A big thank you to everyone who made the District 2 meeting a success! This is what VIADA is all about: bringing dealers together, sharing knowledge and working together to strengthen the independent dealer community.

👉 Not a VIADA member yet? Or haven't made it to a district meeting? Find out how to get involved at https://viada.org/

(Pictured L to R: VIADA Executive Director Alvin Melendez, Past State President Chris Maher, VA Senator Michael Jones, VIADA Director of Government Affairs William Childress, and MVDB Board Member and District 2 President Joe Gopaul)

Mark your calendars~ Titles should move inventory—not create headaches.

VIADA’s hands-on Virginia Title Workshop is built for the dealership professionals who need to get the paperwork right the first time.

Learn how to handle title assignments, odometer disclosures, power of attorney forms, liens, repossessions, replacement titles, electronic titling, common processing mistakes and more—using practical examples based on real dealership situations.

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 10a–2:30p
📍 VIADA Home Office | Midlothian
🔗 https://buff.ly/UHIByy7

Space is limited, so do not wait until a title problem is sitting on your desk.

Hey, Danville dealers—this one is for you.

VIADA’s District 5 Dinner Meeting is a chance to step away from the lot, connect with fellow dealers and talk through the business issues that directly affect your operation.

Join us for dinner at Me’s Burgers & Brews on Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m.

Expect practical discussion on compliance, overlooked profit opportunities, cost-saving member benefits and more.

RSVP: [email protected]

💪 District 6 showed up strong at the VIADA dinner meeting at The Virginian Hotel!

Delegate Timothy P. Griffin of the Virginia House of Delegates joined the District 6 VIADA dinner meeting to visit with constituents and hear directly about the needs of independent dealers in the community.

Dean Harbour of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board was also on hand to answer questions and share the latest MVDB updates.

📸 And, of course, Past State President Chris Maher and District 6 Director Hunter Dawson had to grab a photo with the VIADA car!

Strong connections, valuable conversations and a great night was had in District 6.

👉 If you aren't a VIADA member or are not taking advantage of the district meetings, learn more here and let's get you plugged in: viada.org

Tomorrow!

VIADA’s District 2 Dinner Meeting brings independent dealers together to discuss the issues that matter—from compliance and profitability to member benefits, peer insight and the 2026 Golf Tournament.

Join us August 6 at 6 p.m. at Tazza Kitchen in Midlothian.

Reserve your spot by contacting Stacey Wilkerson at [email protected].

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear friend, Patty Sullivan - your legacy will carry on forever with us.

Patricia Sullivan Obituary - Fredericksburg, VA Celebrate the life of Patricia Sullivan, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service.

👨‍⚖️ Policy matters because your business depends on it.

This September 28–29, independent dealers from across the country will head to Washington, D.C. for the NIADA Policy Conference to meet directly with lawmakers and advocate for the issues that impact our industry every day. From regulatory reform to small business priorities, these conversations help shape the future of independent dealerships.

As Virginia's voice for independent dealers, VIADA is proud to stand alongside NIADA in advancing our industry at both the state and federal levels. Strong advocacy doesn't happen by accident—it happens when dealers show up.

Mark your calendar now and consider joining us in our nation's capital.

Learn More: https://niada.com/dashboard/save-the-date-niada-policy-conference-returns-to-washington-d-c-sept-28-29/

Save the Date: NIADA Policy Conference Returns to Washington, D.C., Sept. 28–29 – Dashboard by NIADA NIADA will host its 2026 Policy Conference September 28–29 in Washington, D.C., bringing independent dealers back to the nation's capital to advocate directly

Tomorrow: VIADA’s District 6 Dinner Meeting brings local dealers together for practical information, experienced perspectives and meaningful conversation. We’ll cover compliance updates, overlooked profit opportunities, member benefits, the 2026 Golf Tournament and more.

Join us August 4, from 6–9 p.m. at The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg.

Reserve your seat with Karen Chicas at 703-888-8785.

👋 Your next great dealer connection might be sitting across the dinner table.

VIADA District Dinners are hitting the road across Virginia—bringing local dealers together for good food, straight talk and valuable connections.

No conference room. No long agenda. Just dinner with people who know the business. Find your district, grab a seat and join us at the table.