Upcoming Events
MADA- Regional Meetings
MADA is dedicated to representing and meeting the needs of all our Dealers statewide. We will be holding a series of regional meetings in December to outline our legislative agenda for 2025. These collaborative sessions aim to generate beneficial ideas for our dealer members.
We encourage either you or a representative from your dealership to attend one of the meetings. If you cannot make it to the meeting nearest your dealership, we highly suggest attending another regional meeting. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out via email.
12/3/24- Anne Arundel/ Howard/Carroll County (Sponsored By VITU)
Hilton Garden INN BWI
1516 Aero Drive Linthicum, MD 21090
12/4/24-Western Maryland (Sponsored By: ADGSIT)
Residence INN Frederick
5230 Westview Dr. Frederick, MD 21703
12/5/24- Baltimore/ Cecil County
Hilton Garden INN Baltimore/White Marsh( Sponsored By VITU)
5015 Campbell Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
12/10/24- PG County/ Montgomery County
Holiday Inn College Park
10000 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20740
MADA | NTX (VITU) Webinar
MADA, in partnership with Vitu, is pleased to invite you to a special webinar on E-Titling with NTX — allowing your dealership to acquire a title in your dealership's name in just 3 days.
MADA & NTX (VITU) Webinar
MADA, in partnership with Vitu, is pleased to invite you to a special webinar on E-Titling with NTX — allowing your dealership to acquire a title in your dealership's name in just 3 days.
Labor Law Webinar
In partnership with Shawe Rosenthal, MADA will be holding a complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 21, 2024, at 11 AM to review the employment laws that were passed by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2024 session.
New Maryland laws:
Revisions to FAMLI (SB0485/HB0571)
Salary Posting Requirement (SB0525/HB0649)
New Hiring Notice and Pay Stub Requirements (SB0038/HB0385)
Expansion of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (HB0602 and HB1397)
Discrimination Protections for Military Status (SB0413/HB0598)
Hiring Preferences for Military Spouses (SB0478)
Noncompete Provisions for Veterinary and Health Care Professionals (HB1388)
Register Here
Annual Meeting @ ASOTU CON 2024
We are thrilled to announce this year our Annual Meeting will be held at the Live! Hotel & Casino. Please join us for a breakfast meeting that will cover the 2024 legislative session, the state of the Association, and the future challenges for the automotive industry in Maryland. The covered information is crucial for the future success of your dealership. If you're unable to attend, we strongly encourage you to send a representative in your place.
Attendance at the Annual Meeting gets access to all of AOSTU CON taking place from May 14-17, 2024. This gives our members access to all of the speakers and exhibitors. Below is a list of speakers for this year’s conference, including some of Maryland’s leaders in the automotive industry.
Steve Greenfield, CEO, Automotive Ventures
Will Guider, Author, Unreasonable Hospitality
Danielle Delgado, Co-Founder, Engage Training
Liza Borches, CEO, Carter Myers Automotive
Mike Stanton, President, NADA
Daniel Govaer, GM, Mercedes-Benz Easton
David Spisak, Founder, Disruptive Growth Solutions
Erikka Tiffani Wells, GM, Wasler Hyundai Brooklyn Park
Alan Haig, President, Haig Partners
Mike Cavanaugh, Regional VP, Lithia and Driveway
Alan Brown, GM, Sam Pack’s Five Star Chevrolet
Andrew Difeo, Partner, Hyundai & Genesis of St. Augustine
Andy Guelcher, Owner, Mohawk Chevrolet
Ashley Cavazos, Marketing Director, DeMontrond Auto Group
Damon Lester, Owner, Nissan of Bowie
Dan Banister, Owner, Banister Automotive
John Foley, President, Recharged
Kayla Kody, VP, Richmond Ford
Kimberly Barta, CMO, Group1 Automotive
Matthew Harken, Dealer Principal, Prestige Collection Auto
Michael Lee, Dealer Principal, Freedom Kia & Seneca Ford
Michael Wood, GM, Jaguar Land Rover of Virginia Beach
Mike Lucki, GM, Riverhead Mazda
Patrice Banks, Founder, Girl Auto Clinic
Patrick Abad, GM, Toyota of Cumming
Phil Gill, GSM, Tom Gill Chevrolet
Ronnie Lowenfield, CEO, Casa Auto Group
Scott Simons, Managing Partner, CMAs Valley Dealerships
Tony Lucas, GM, Casa Autoplex
Dan Shine, Senior Editor, Automotive News
David Regn, CEO, Stream Companies
Don Hall, President, VADA
Durran Cage, CEO, Cage Automotive
Elena Ciccotelli, Host, EV for Everyone Podcast
Gabe Robleto, SVP, Kerrigan Advisors
Glenn Lundy, Founder, 800% Automotive Club
Igor Skinder, CPO, Volkswagen of America
Joe Overby, Senior Editor, Auto Remarketing
John Devlin, President, PAA
Jonathan Dawson, CEO, Sellchology Sales Training
Katie Mares, Founder, Katie Mares Consulting
Kaylee Felio, Sales & Marketing Manager, PartsEdge Inc.
Nicole Lipkin, CEO, Equilibria Leadership Consulting
Subi Ghost, Executive VP, Stream Companies
Todd Caputo, President, Todd Caputo Consulting
EnerConnex Webinar
EnerConnex’s Howard Levine will be leading a webinar on how a dealerships can lower their operating costs by taking control of their energy spend.
MADA/VADA/WANADA Reception @ NADA Show 2024
Join us for a joint reception with Virginia and Washington D.C. at the NADA Show in Las Vegas!
MADA PAC Recognition Dinner
Mark your calendars! We are planning a MADA PAC Contribution Recognition dinner scheduled for Thursday, November 2nd. Details will be sent at a later date. (tentatively scheduled for The Prime Rib at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Arundel Mills) Dealers in the Chariman's Circle or Governor's Club of the MADA PAC will be invited.
Annual MADA Golf Outing & Crab Feast
Join us at the MADA Annual Golf Outing and Crab Feast on September 19th, 2023, at Queenstown Harbor. This exclusive event brings together dealer members and associate members in the automotive industry for a day of golf, networking, and indulging in Maryland's famous crabs. Enjoy the scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay while treating yourself to a rewarding day of golf, followed by a delicious feast of crabs and cold beer. Don't miss this opportunity to relax, network, and have a memorable time with MADA!
Navigating Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Webinar
American Fidelity is partnering with the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) for a special presentation! Join us for an in-depth look at Maryland's Time to Care Act and how it could affect your organization.
What you'll learn:
This webinar will help guide you through the Time to Care Act so you can set expectations within your organization.
What is the Time to Care Act?
What regulations are organizations required to follow?
How to prepare to manage and implement PFML within your organization.
Tuesday, Aug 29, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
2023 Summer Business Convention
Join MADA for our family-friendly convention at the Greenbrier Resort where you can network with fellow dealers in Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia and gain valuable insights into the issues impacting our industry. Our theme this year is "Change: Our Opportunity, not Our Enemy."
MADA Annual Meeting & Legislative Reception
MADA’s Annual Meeting will unite dealers and legislators from across the State to address issues facing the dealer/manufacturer relationship.
FTC Safeguards Webinar
The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is proud to announce a partnership with ComplyAuto to help Dealers comply with the new FTC revised Safeguards Rule. MADA will be hosting a webinar with ComplyAuto on June 14 at 11:00AM.
Register Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gx00xbOETqaZTLvulhd9gA
2021 Golf Outing & Crab Feast
MADA is excited to return to Queenstown Harbor Golf Course on September 21st for the annual golf tournament and crab feast. This event is one of the most popular of the year and quick to fill up available spots. Please mark your calendars. Registration material can be found here: