Pub. 3 Issue 1

6 www.glancda.org Executive Director’s MESSAGE Bob Smith GREATER LOS ANGELES NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION A s we reach the conclusion of the first quarter of 2015, the retail automotive business is thriving here in Los Angeles County. Our member dealers are experiencing revenue increases in sales, service and parts. An economy that is fueled by favor- able employment trends, strength in the capital markets, and pent up consumer demand continues to serve our member dealers well! Please consider attending Dealer Day in Sacramento onMarch 25, 2015! A delegation of GLANC- DA dealers will travel to our state capital for meetings with elected officials to discuss recently in- troduced legislation that potentially impacts the operating interests of all our dealer members. The state association is sponsoring a bill this year that would be a comprehensive solution at the state level that addresses the challenges that vehicle safety recalls present to the consumer, dealers, and the manufacturers. In addition, a bill that would help clarify the issue that dealers face with their manufacturers on vehicle exporting will be a high priority issue in this legislative session. If you are unable to join us in Sacramento, we hope you can attend a seminar later in spring that is a recap and update of these and other issues. On April 30th, at the Universal Hilton in Universal City we will be hosting a seminar led by Paul Gilrie with the Gilrie Institute. This dealer principal and dealership general manager event is an opportunity to gain expertise and negotiating tips for managing your DMS and CRM systems in your dealerships. Paul is a nationally recognized expert in this area, and we look forward to a great event. Our annual dealer member luncheon is set for June 17, 2015 at the Universal Sheraton Starview Room. Larry Winget will be the keynote speaker for the event, and it should be an entertaining event for all. Please mark your calendars, and join us in support of the association while networking with others who share the desire to continue to improve our industry! Keep your eye open for registration information coming your way soon! Regards, Bob Smith Executive Director Retail Automotive Business is Thriving in L.A. County