DETROIT, Jan. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive News today released the agenda for the 2017 Automotive News Retail Forum taking place Thursday, January 26 at the InterContinental Hotel in New Orleans.
The Automotive News Retail Forum runs in conjunction with the National Automobile Dealers Association convention. The event brings together some of the country's most accomplished retailers, strategists and industry experts to share their automotive retailing know-how.
The cost to attend is $595. For more information, visit www.autonews.com/retailforum. For media registrations, contact Lyndsey Walworth at 313-446-6041 or lwalworth@autonews.com.
The agenda below is subject to change.
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10:30am |
Welcome networking reception |
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11:30am |
Automotive News Retail 40 Under 40 Recognition Lunch |
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12 Noon |
Carl Sewell, Chairman, Sewell Automotive Companies |
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12:30pm |
Retail 40 Under 40 Awards presentation |
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12:50pm |
Networking break |
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1:00pm |
Bryan DeBoer, President and CEO, Lithia Motors Inc. |
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1:30pm |
Mark O'Neil, COO, Cox Automotive |
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2:00pm |
Panel: Develop Talent and Protect Your Dealership From Poachers |
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- Suzanne Malo, Director of Executive Search, DHG Search - Adam Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO, Hireology - Paul Walser, CEO, Walser Automotive Group | |
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2:50pm |
Networking break – |
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3:05pm |
Concurrent Panel Sessions |
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FIXED OPERATIONS: Build Your Bottom Line | |
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- Harry Hollenberg, Partner, Carlisle & Co. | |
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FINANCE AND INSURANCE: Strengthen Your Front Line | |
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-Terry Dortch, President, Automotive Compliance Consultants | |
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3:55pm |
Networking break |
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4:10pm |
Alain Visser, Senior Vice President, LYNK & CO |
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4:40pm |
Scott Smith, CEO and President, Sonic Automotive Inc. |
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5:10pm |
Conclusion |
SOURCE Automotive News