Dear Kentucky dealers,

As summer is soon coming to an end, I’d like to reflect on our accomplishments so far this year and discuss where we’re headed. In June, we wrapped up our 76th Annual Convention at The Greenbrier alongside Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The Convention was a great success, and we enjoyed a few days of networking, learning and fun.

I want to thank our dealers and families who attended, as well as all our vendor partners who made the event possible. Together, we made the 2023 Convention the biggest one to date! During our business sessions, we heard from some incredible speakers who discussed the latest automotive trends and provided tools and motivation to become better leaders. And in the evenings, we let loose at our themed parties, including our KADA 85th birthday celebration. Please enjoy photos from the event in this magazine edition.

And mark your calendars for next year’s convention, which will be held from June 17-19, 2024, at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar, Florida.

Lately, we’ve been focusing on our partnerships and our plan for the rest of the year and into 2024. One of our goals as your association is to provide you with access to the best resources and services in the industry. We’ve worked hard to build relationships with vendor partners that not only offer competitive pricing and superior products but are also pioneers in their field.

One great example is our new partnership with CHAMPtitles and Vitu. As you know, electronic titling and registration will become available to the state early next year, and we have found the perfect solution to streamlining this process for your dealership in these two KADA Partners. Stay tuned for more information about what they offer and how you can ensure your dealership is ready to take the step forward into modernization.

I also recommend that, in the meantime, you check out Vitu Interstate for your out-of-state titling and registration needs. They offer a 50-state solution that allows you to seamlessly integrate out-of-state titling and registration transactions into your process. Continue to pay attention to our communications that contain all of this information.

And don’t forget to register for our KADA Annual Golf Tournament on September 18 at the Frankfort Country Club. Spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to get your team together and sign up!

Please mark your calendars for our District Meetings in the fall (details on page 26). These meetings are so important as we gear up for next year’s General Session.

As always, thank you for your continued support and participation.

Onward!