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– NEXT WEEK! CADA Annual Member Golf Event – NADA Economic Impact Report for August, 2008 – 2009 NADA Convention Accomodations
– Employers Beware! Four Anti-Business Initiatives are on the Colorado Ballot
– Basics of Hybrid Safety for the Service Technician – Recent Dealership Fine For Hazardous Material Shipping Violation
– Wage & Hour / Fair Labor Standards Act Half-day Workshop – Chip Thomas Sail to Success Seminar
– Bob Penkhus Receives a 35-Year Award For Mazda CLICK HERE for an Index of Regulatory CLICK HERE for Bulletin archives.
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NEXT WEEK! Register NOW! Please join us for CADA Annual Member Golf Event CLICK HERE for more details! CADA member dealers and up to four (total) from dealership Allied Members are allowed two golfers at a cost of $295.00 each! Underwriting opportunities are available. We are also collecting items for goodie bags and door prizes. Please click here for details... * * * * * * * * Listed here are several articles pertaining to the
* * * * * * * * NADA ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT FOR AUGUST, 2008 Next week August new light vehicle sales will CLICK HERE to read the full article * * * * * * * * 2009 NADA CONVENTION ACCOMODATIONS As you begin receiving your registration materials for the 2009 NADA Convention in New Orleans, we would like to encourage you to consider a few of the properties the CADA events management team scouted on a recent trip to New Orleans. We would like to recommend to all Colorado dealers the Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center. Firstly, you will experience a legendary riverfront, boutique-style hotel located in the Warehouse & Arts District, directly across the street from the Convention Center and within walking distance of the French Quarter. Secondly, the annual CADA Breakfast will be hosted there on Sunday, January 25th. The hotel is clean, comfortable and the staff is friendly and efficient. To learn more about this fantastic property visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msymc-new-orleans-marriott-at-the-convention-center/ As a second choice, the CADA events management team recommends the Westin New Orleans Canal Place. Located along the Mississippi River and adjacent to the French Quarter an eight minute walk to the convention center, the Westin makes a wonderful second choice. To learn more about the Westin please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1763
EMPLOYERS BEWARE! FOUR ANTI-BUSINESS INITIATIVES ARE ON THE COLORADO BALLOT. YOUR BUSINESS IS THREATENED!! WHAT CAN YOU DO? Attend a free briefing session to learn what you can do about the ballot initiatives that threaten Colorado's economy.
Employers must take immediate action because absentee ballots go out in early October and votes will be cast soon. The Council is offering a free briefing session to support employers who oppose these initiatives. This session will:
Where and When: MSEC's Denver office on Monday, September 15 and at MSEC's Colorado Springs office on Tuesday, September 23. A session will be scheduled in Northern Colorado soon. The sessions will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Seating for these seminars will be limited so register today to reserve your place. How to Register:
BASICS OF HYBRID SAFETY FOR THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN As a vehicle service technician, you are undoubtedly professionally excited about hybrid CLICK HERE for the entire article. Visit CADA's training calendar below for upcoming training on this topic: Peter Zaidel will be presenting at a Safety Compliance Seminar Presented by KPA and Wells Fargo Insurance Services in Colorado Springs Thursday, Sept. 18. * * * * * * * * RECENT DEALERSHIP FINE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHIPPING VIOLATION One of the top categories of dealership violations in the area of environmental and safety compliance is related to federal hazardous materials transportation law. Various substances that are defined as “hazardous” must be labeled properly, and anyone handling must be trained properly. A dealership in Louisiana has been targeted with a proposed fine over $20,000 because they improperly shipped an eight ounce can of Ford Motorcraft Interior Spray Paint via UPS.
CLICK HERE to review the letter (dealership information redacted) from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration division, July 15, 2008. More information in this area can be found at the following: Additionally, contact KPA, CADA’s endorsed provider for comprehensive, dealership-specific compliance services covering environmental regulations, OSHA, Department of Transportation handling requirements, employee safety, and hazardous materials handling.
Contact: KPA , Scot Corn 303.228.8772, 303.875.5634 (cell), scorn@kpaonline.com 1380 Forest Park Circle, Suite 140, Lafayette CO 80026 Visit: http://www.kpaonline.com * * * * * * * * If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
* * * * * * * * WAGE & HOUR / FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT HALF-DAY WORKSHOP Wage & Hour / Fair Labor Standards Act Half-day workshop Thursday, September 18, 2008 Class action wage and hour lawsuits are now as common as discrimination lawsuits Objective: To provide an analytical framework and working knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Class action wage and hour lawsuits are now as common as discrimination lawsuits. Despite the 2004 revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act, wage and hour problems continue to perplex employers in every industry. Participants will learn common pitfalls to avoid such as failing to pay overtime to salaried employees who are not exempt or allowing employees to use comp time outside the week when overtime is worked. Most who attend this seminar return to their organization and change one or more pay practices. Highlights of topics include:
Presented by Jennifer England, Staff attorney with Mountain States Employers Council (MSEC), Employment Law Services Department CLICK HERE for the Flyer/Registration Form * * * * * * * * Workplace Safety: New Challenges New hybrid service safety issues
Peter Zaidel, one of the leading experts on hybrid safety, will be addressing safety issues for servicing hybrids. Peter is an environmental engineer and Product Manager for KPA, a nationally-known environmental, health and safety services company endorsed by CADA.
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Oct. 14-15, 2008 Chip Thomas has received rave reviews providing salesperson training for other auto dealer associations across the U.S. Mark your calendar for this training event that will be offered twice in October. CLICK HERE for more information! * * * * * * * * Thurs., Oct. 16 to Fri., Oct. 17 In this intensive, two-day workshop, you will go through every aspect of your operation, taking a candid look at your dealership to develop a detailed action plan to implement within your store to achieve your dealership’s full profit potential. You'll leave this hands-on training with answers to the following questions:
The NADA 20 Group program is providing industry-leading trainers to conduct the workshop. Each of the trainers has retail experience and will offer critical insight to help your dealership. You will take home a practical action plan specifically designed for YOUR dealership.
BOB PENKHUS RECEIVES A 35-YEAR AWARD FOR MAZDA
In 2007 Bob Penkhus celebrated 50 years with Volvo. Bob Penkhus Volvo Mazda at Motor City is one of the 10 oldest Volvo dealerships in the nation. * * * * * * * * LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS! Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@coloradodealers.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
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Bob Penkhus, right, of Bob Penkhus Mazda in Colorado Springs, Colo., receives an award celebrating 35-years as a Mazda dealer from David Klan, Mazda North American Operations' Western regional general manager. Mr. Penkhus has two family owned Mazda dealerships in Colorado: Bob Penkhus Volvo Mazda at Motor City and Bob Penkhus Mazda at Powers Auto Park.