Gear Up for Success at The 2016 RV Dealers Convention and Expo
Planning is well under way for the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention and Expo, which will be held from November 7 to 11 once again at Bally’s on the Las Vegas Strip. This is the premier education event of the year for North American RV dealers and their staff.
The theme this year is Gear Up for Success, and dealers are encouraged to bring their top performers for a week of fixed-operations training and education, leadership development, networking, and motivation that will ‘Gear Up” their performance to new heights.
Great Workshops
The RVDA Convention / Expo Committee is working hard to provide an array of workshops and networking events that will help dealers build on an expanding market and interest in RVs and RV travel. You can expect the same great energy, line up of awesome speakers, variety of topics for all departments, lots of opportunities to be social and network, and a very motivational opening keynote at this year’s RV Dealers Convention and Expo.
The week starts with Vendor Training +Plus on Monday and Tuesday, and includes a general session, educational and networking programs for young executives, Partners in Progress meetings, and track workshops designed to address the leading issues that drive every department in the dealership. In addition, the Society of Certified RV Professionals will head into its third year with another special event featuring recognitions, a guest speaker, and networking opportunities. Registrants can also attend a mini-rental school at no extra charge.
With education tracks for management, sales, service, parts, F&I, rental, and social media / eMarketing, the 2016 convention and expo offers something to meet every need!
Host Venue – Bally’s
Bally’s will once again serve as our convention venue, with the majority of events taking place in one area, increasing your chances of connecting with colleagues and staying on schedule. The centrally-located dealer lounge, equipped with Wi-Fi and comfortable seating, is back this year. In addition, the RVDA block of hotel rooms at Bally’s and Paris offers convenient lodging and easy access to the nightlife along the Vegas Strip. Nightly rates in the RVDA room block are US$ 145 at Bally’s and US$ 175 at Paris. You can book online or over the phone by calling 877-603-4389; use the group code SBRVD6 for Bally’s and SPRVD6 for Paris. The room block rates apply November 5 through 11, and expire October 5.
Expo
The 2016 convention will also offer an on-site expo with more than 100 exhibitors that serve RV dealers with insurance products, finance tools, and training expertise, as well as the leading suppliers and manufacturers. These exhibitors can offer the dealer new ways to improve sales, management, customer service, and employee performance.
Partners
A heart-felt “thank You!” is extended to the following for their generous support of the Convention and Expo!
Platinum Level Partner: Wells Fargo
Gold Level Partner: Protective
Silver Level Partner: Ally Financial; Thor Industries
Bronze Level Partners: Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Bank of the West; Brown & Brown Recreational Insurance; Diversified Insurance Management; Forest River; MBA Insurance, Northpoint Commercial Finance
The Convention is sponsored by RVDA–The National RV Dealers Association, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center.
For Further Info
For more information contact info@rvda.ca or call 604-718-6325.
For more information on advertising and Vendor Training +Plus workshops, contact Julie Newhouse at jnewhouse@rvda.org or (703) 591-7130 x103.
You can also visit www.rvda.org/convention for regular updates as the Convention approaches; and get Convention updates on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
