04
Dec
GIADA holds District Meeting at the Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen
At GIADA, we believe serving used-car dealers comes second to none. That’s why everything we do is done with independent dealers in mind. This belief was reflected on November 13th, as GIADA held a Dealer Appreciation Meeting (district meeting) at the Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen, a family-friendly brewpub and arcade in Macon GA. Over 40... Read More
02
Nov
GIADA Fall Meetings
Several years ago, Georgia was divided into several districts. Prominent dealers represented each district and held meetings in their area. Those meetings ended one year before Amy Bennett, Executive Director of GIADA, came to the association. On Wednesday, October 17th, this tradition was reestablished, as GIADA hosted a low-country boil/district meeting at the Shell House... Read More
11
Oct
GIADA takes Capitol Hill
The NIADA Policy Conference took place on Monday, September 24th to Thursday, September 27th, and you can bet your state association was in the thick of things. A plethora of topics were on the docket during the legislative meetings, with the tariffs on automobiles and automobile parts being the most significant. “The intent of the... Read More
30
Aug
Steps to Getting a Georgia Used-Car Dealer License
How to Get a Georgia Used-Car Dealer License Want to know what it takes to get a Georgia Used-Car Dealer License? You’re in luck! Whether your goal is to operate a car lot, become a wholesaler or retail broker or start a buy here pay here business, GIADA specializes in new dealer start-ups. We’ll help... Read More
13
Aug
Herman Cain speaks at the 2018 GIADA Convention for Dealer Training
Herman Cain serves as the keynote speaker at the 2018 GIADA Convention & Expo By Jordan Head, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at GIADA On July 13, all eyes and ears were open as Herman Cain, business man, advocate and radio talk show host, took the stage for dealer training during the 2018 GIADA Convention... Read More
10
Aug
Kim New Wins the 2018 Quality Dealer of the Year!
Kim New, owner of Style Auto Broker and Style Financial Acceptance and GIADA executive committee member, has made great strides in her journey as the Quality Dealer of the Year. A second-generation car dealer, her ties to the used-car industry can be traced back to her childhood. “When I was 12-years old, I worked with... Read More
11
Jun
Sandra Gresham: A Driving Force
Most extensive careers have their fair share of achievements as well as trials and tribulations. Sandra Gresham, Secretary of State Used Car Board member and Founder, former President and CEO of Auto Finance, knows this all too well. Over the course of 26 years, she’s been a driving force in the used-car industry. “I was... Read More
23
May
Q & A with Charles Teel, Executive Committee Member of GIADA
Charles Teel has an extensive history in the used-car industry. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of New Car Franchise and Chief Executive Manager of a BHPH LLC Holding Company, he’s held prominent roles since he began working in the car business in the spring of 1990. Additionally, he’s an executive committee member of GIADA and a... Read More
11
May
In Loving Memory of Billy Graham
It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I must share the sad news of the passing of an exceptional person. Billy Graham, a gentle giant and an extraordinary man like no other, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. Leaving the auction on the way to the GIADA office for a meeting, Billy... Read More
25
Apr
Donnie Bazemore: ‘Til the Wheels Fall Off
By Jordan Head, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for GIADA With the Southeastern Auto Auction’s 8th Annual Invitational swiftly approaching, you better believe Donnie Bazemore, General Manager of Southeastern Auto Auction and GIADA Board Member, is working tirelessly to prepare for it. Having worked at the auction for over 20 years, he knows a great... Read More
