National Automobile Dealers Association

Conventions & exhibitions - the nada convention and exhibitions contribute importantly to the exempt function by bringing the membership together to meet with factory and after market product representatives. The purpose is to inform members of current developments in the retail Automobile industry.

Industry relations - the purpose of this program is to develop and advocate positions which will improve the Dealers relationship with manufacturers.

Dealership management services - these activities are significant elements contributing to the exempt function by providing Automobile Dealers with information designed to improve dealership performance. Programs include: dealer candidate academy, the 20 group program, seminars, and a general dealership management program.

Government relations - protects dealer interests before the u.s. congress. The staff communicates with members of congress to express the position of Dealers on various issues, prepares testimony for congressional hearings when appropriate, and attempts to modify legislation to address Dealers' concerns. It monitors legislative activities such as hearings, markups, conferences, etc., communicates with the dealer body on legislative matters, and directs dealer efforts to communicate with members of congress.