725 Days .
That ’ s how long it ’ s been since the trailer dealer community was able to gather . We ’ re excited to once again be together , especially in the great city of Nashville . For those attending your very first NATDA Trailer Show , welcome to an incredible week of networking , education , and new opportunities for your business !
Our events kick off at 8am on Wednesday , September 1 with Dealership Performance Training ( pg 12 ), a plethora of educational courses for everyone in your dealership . Technicians , learn new skills through our hands-on Technical Training Workshops with courses from B & W Trailer Hitches , Dexter Axle and Premium Supply that cover how to service axles , spring suspensions , electric braking systems and more . Starting at noon , our Business Management Courses kick off with speakers from Ignited Services , Allegiance Merchant Services , Blackpurl , DealerPro Training , Anvil Media , Bob Clements International and Kenect and a keynote from Wells Fargo . This year ’ s lineup has everything your dealership staff needs for a bright future .
Immediately following a full day of education , connect with other dealers during the Dealer Happy Hour sponsored by Alcom , LLC ( pg 28 ) in the Education Foyer . Unwind with your peers over drinks and light appetizers before heading out for a night on the town .
On Thursday at 9am , the Expo Hall officially opens . Connect with your current manufacturers , look for new additions to your lineup , or discover new products that you may have never seen before . Then , head on over to the Davidson Ballroom for the Dealer Reception sponsored by Redneck Trailer Parts at 5pm ( pg 28 ).
For Friday , we ’ ve added a component specifically for new members of our association . The 8am New Member Welcome Session will not only serve coffee and donuts but provide crucial information on the benefits of your NATDA membership . If you ’ ve joined NATDA this year and haven ’ t already reserved your free ticket , you can do so at the Registration Desk .
To keep up with the entire show and receive special announcements , download the NATDA Trailer Show app ( Page 25 ), where you can view first-time exhibitors , new products and more . Don ’ t forget to use # NATDATrailerShow on social media to share your experience !
Lastly , we ’ re excited to announce that Music City will once again be the home of the 2022 NATDA Trailer Show . Go head and clear your schedules from August 31 through September 2 , because we ’ re coming back to take Nashville by storm !
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