2009 NADA Convention - Part 1

This year's National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention is in New Orleans. So far the convention has gone well. The opening session included a talk by outgoing chairman Annette Sykora, Ford CEO Alan Mulally, and former NFL MVP Archie Manning.

Each outlined the bright spots of 2008 and each discussed the challenges ahead and those we've already faced. There are certainly fewer attendees at this year's convention but the information is as current and relevant as ever this year.

Later this afternoon incoming NADA Chairman John McEleney will speak before former President George Bush Sr. and former President Bill Clinton speak to the convention at the closing general session.

More to come including photos and likely a video of some speeches from the convention.