MADA strongly encourages all dealer members to complete the 2013 Economic Impact Report. This report highlights the tremendous economic impact the automobile industry has on the State of Maryland.  The Association uses this report when dealing with the legislature, governmental agencies and the media.  This is a very important report that cannot be prepared without your help!   

Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey and return it as soon as possible.  This new format is all-electronic allowing you to complete the survey on your computer.  All that you need is to click on this LINK, submit your information online, and click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the webpage.  Your survey response will be sent directly to Auto Outlook.   

If you operate more than one dealership, please complete one survey form for each location. We will provide dealers a copy of the report upon its publication.  We appreciate your participation and thank you in advance for your timely response.

There will be additional requirements over the next two years as the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is fully implemented.

June 1, 2015  Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers must be in compliance with all modified provisions of the final revised HCS, with the exception of shipping container labels.

December 1, 2015 Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors may only ship containers labeled with a GHS label.

June 1, 2016  Employers must update their alternative workplace labeling. Hazard communication programs must be updated (as necessary) and employees must be provided with any additional employee training for new physical or health hazards.

*This article is provided courtesy of KPA and was written by Peter Zaidel, Environmental and Safety Product Director. 

Date/Time:  Thursday, February 6 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern

In the ever changing landscape that is environmental and safety compliance, a business needs to utilize all resources that they have at their disposal. The use of technology in compliance is becoming a much more vital part of the equation. During this webinar we will explore how technology can help overcome some of the following challenges of managing a thorough compliance program.  

• Employee Training
• Environmental/Safety Hazard Identification and Remediation
• Workplace Accident Investigation
• Driving Employee Participation
• Useful Applications 

BBVA Compass.  Offering full service commercial banking to Maryland  1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20006.  David E. Patzer, Senior Vice President, 410.292.3659 or dave.patzer@bbvacompass.com.  Ryan Miller, Vice President, 410.340.2847 or ryan.miller@bbvacompass.com. 

Date/Time: Thursday, February 6 at 1pm Eastern

Presenter:  Steve Nickelsen  

Cost: $149.00 per person   

You can hope that 2014 will produce the growth that you seek...but by now everyone should know that hoping is not strategy!  Many, if not most, dealership managers spend a majority of their time reacting to the "urgent" and the "unexpected" instead of allocating time and energy to the addressing of "business-building" tasks.  Strategic Planning (not just budgeting and forecasting) makes us more effective by forcing us to look ahead...creating a specific set of actions...assigned to specific managers...with a much higher opportunity for success.

You Will Learn:

• How effective Strategic Planning can help you achieve your goals
• About the "Law of the Lid" and how to overcome this predominant mindset
• A 6-Step Process for getting your Mgt Team excited about Strategic Planning
• How to formulate the Strategic Planning Agenda
• How and When to measure results and recognize success 

  #2: Parts Profitability - A New Look at Pricing Updated for Both Wholesale & Retail 

Date/Time: Thursday, February 13 at 1pm Eastern

Presenter: Chuck Hartle'  

Cost: $149.00 per person  

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