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Western Canadian Dealer Summit – REGISTER TODAY!
The Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Motor Dealers Associations have joined forces to host the 2016 Western Canadian Dealer Summit at the Wynn Encore in Las Vegas on November 3 to 5, 2016. This year’s Convention focuses on Fixed Ops and we have arranged for some very exciting and energizing speakers. To view our schedule of events, speaker line-up and book your accommodation, please visit www.westerndealersummit.com Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Denis Ducharme @ 780 465-8850 for more information. We would appreciate your prompt registration and once completed, we encourage you to […]
2016 MDA Dealer of Excellence Awards
DRIVEN TO EXCEL – Perry Itzcovitch and Davis Auto Group Named 2016 MDA Alberta Dealers of Excellence The Motor Dealers Association of Alberta (MDA) announced the recipients of the 2016 Alberta Dealer of Excellence awards: Perry Itzcovitch (Mercedes-Benz Downtown, Calgary) and Mike, Luke and Tim Davis (Davis Auto Group, Lethbridge) in the metro and non-metro categories respectively. Though the genesis of their automotive careers was different—the Davis brothers were born into the business while Itzcovitch started selling and repairing cars to pay his way through university—both winners share a passion […]
2016 MDA Chairman’s Tour
MDA Chairman, Darin Schotanus extends an invitation to all MDA Dealer Members to participate in the annual Chairman’s Tour meetings, scheduled for September 19 – September 22, 2016 across the province. Starting in Grande Prairie, on the morning of September 19, Darin Schotanus will be criss-crossing the province, meeting with dealer members along the way with MDA Vice Chairman, Bob Harms, MDA President, Denis Ducharme, and WD Co-Auto President, Mike Reid. Meetings will be brief and will provide important updates on issues that the MDA is working on, […]
MDA RECEPTIONIST TRAINING – “KEYS TO COMMUNICATION”
Receptionists have to take it all in stride and do the job day after day. This one day workshop will help them become more efficient and stay in control, even on the toughest days. We will discuss, role play and demonstrate the following: Develop telephone professionalism and communication skills Review telephone etiquette and basic telephone skills Practice effective voice techniques Create first impressions on the telephone and in person Active listening to hear the real message Give and receive feedback/information Acquire assertiveness vs. aggression Create strategy for win-win in confrontation […]
MDA / SAIT Training – Presentation Skills – October 24 & 25, 2016
In any business environment we are constantly called upon to make presentations. Anytime you present a product to a customer, an idea to a co-worker or your boss, you are making a presentation. On some occasions you may even be asked to make a more formal presentation in front of a group. Whenever you make a presentation, it reflects on you as a professional. This course will provide you with the tools you need to ensure your presentations are effective. You will have an opportunity to plan, prepare for, and […]
MNP Report: Alberta’s New Car & Truck Dealers Put Wheels Under Our Economy
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The MDA is on the Move!
Fort McMurray Wildfires Fundraising Efforts
Donations from all across Canada to assist the employees of the three MDA dealer members located in Fort McMurray exceeded $201,000.00. Cheques from the Canadian Automobile Dealer Association, numerous provincial dealer associations, city dealer associations, associate MDA members and their employees from across Canada graciously donated to assist financially – the evacuated employees affected by the Fort McMurray wildfires. These funds have now been distributed to the 361 employees, so that they can commence the process of rebuilding their lives. The MDA Board of Directors sincerely thanks everyone for their […]
MDA-5 Bill of Sale
The MDA has partnered with McCallum Printing Group Inc., to supply our dealer members with an updated MDA-5 Bill of Sale which includes the updated Privacy Statement and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). For dealers who laser print their own bill of sales, a PDF format can also be ordered. When purchasing either the printed or PDF Bill of Sale, you will be required to sign off on the MDA Forms Access and Use Agreement before the product will be forwarded to you. Included with the Bill of Sale (either printed […]