MS Independent Auto Dealers Association

05/30/2026

Come see us at the Southeast Independent Automotive Dealers Conference!

We’re excited to welcome all of our dealers to stop by and visit us out by the pools. We’ve set up cabanas just for you, representing Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida—so you’ll have a comfortable place to relax, connect, and catch up with us between sessions.

Whether you’re here to network, learn, or just take a break from the action, we’d love for you to swing by, say hello, and enjoy the space we’ve put together for our dealers.

See you at the pools!

05/29/2026

It’s not too late. Come join us this weekend!

05/28/2026

🚨 Dealers — this is your last call to get in the room.

The Southeast Independent Automobile Dealers Conference is bringing dealers from across the region to the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort, May 30–June 2, 2026.

Education. Networking. Golf. Beachfront connections. Real conversations with people who understand this business.

Don’t be the dealer hearing about it after it’s over.

👉 Register now: https://msiada.org/annual-southeast-dealer-conference/

05/28/2026

Join us for Family Day at the Southeast Conference on Sunday, May 31st from 9AM–4PM at the Sunrise & Barefoots Deck! 🏖️

Beach chairs, pool volleyball, and time to relax and connect with fellow dealers and families. Don’t miss the fun! 🌊☀️ E Jones

05/27/2026

We’re excited to announce that Buckeye Risk Services will be joining us at the 2026 Southeast Independent Automobile Dealers Convention!

A special shoutout to Leon from Buckeye Risk Services, who will be serving as one of our convention moderators. MSIADA is looking forward to welcoming their team and hearing the valuable insight and industry knowledge they bring to our dealers across the Southeast.

We can’t wait to see everyone in Sandestin, Florida for an incredible convention filled with networking, education, and industry partnerships. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements coming soon!

Buckeye Risk Services is headed to the 2026 Southeast Independent Automobile Dealers Conference this weekend in beautiful Miramar Beach, FL.

Don’t miss Leonard Walthall moderating the session:
“Wins, Losses and Hard Truths from Dealers” — a candid conversation packed with real-world insights from dealers who’ve lived it. AND...Be sure to stop by Booth #36 and connect with Leon and Shaun Petersen to learn how Buckeye Risk Services can help you protect, grow, and strengthen your business.

Buckeye is proud to support FIADA, Alabama IADA MS IADA for their inaugural conference gathering the independent dealers from the Southeast region.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a solemn day to remember the service members who gave all for our country.

MSIADA honors their sacrifice with deep gratitude and respect. May we never take their courage—or our freedoms—for granted.

05/22/2026

Thank you, PassTime GPS, for being part of SEIADC 2026!

We are excited to welcome PassTime GPS to the Southeast Independent Automobile Dealers Conference! Be sure to connect with their team in Destin and learn how their technology is helping dealerships stay on top of inventory, simplify collections, and reduce risk.

We appreciate PassTime GPS’s continued support of independent dealers and look forward to seeing everyone at the conference!

📍 May 30 – June 2, 2026
📍 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort | Destin, FL
🔗 Register Here: https://msiada.org/2026-conference/

Running a dealership means keeping track of a lot.

If you're heading to the Southeast Independent Automobile Dealers Conference, come connect with PassTime and see how dealers are using GPS tracking to stay on top of their inventory, simplify collections, and reduce risk without adding more to their plate.

It’s all about making day-to-day operations a little easier and a lot more efficient.

Click the link to register for the show https://tr.ee/5THBUl

Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association
FIADA - Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association
Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association

05/20/2026

🎆 Mark Your Calendars 🎆

05/19/2026

If you’re interested in learning more about ADD, please visit https://buff.ly/1wzshAk or call 855-300-3455. It's a great member benefit!

05/18/2026

MSIADA Mock Auction Training
📅 June 18th | ⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 DAA Jackson

Designed specifically for new dealers while still offering value to all experience levels — our Mock Auction Training at DAA Jackson provides a hands-on, real-world approach to mastering the auction process.

This interactive training is built to help dealers gain confidence, make informed buying decisions, and avoid costly mistakes in the auction environment. Participants will walk through each stage of the auction experience, from preparation to post-sale, with practical insights you can immediately apply to your dealership operations.

Topics Include:
✔️ Auction Basics
✔️ Preparing Before Sale Day
✔️ Understanding the Lanes
✔️ Bidding Strategies
✔️ Post-Sale Procedures
✔️ Floorplans
✔️ Pitfalls & Best Practices

💥 MSIADA Members — Call us if you are interested in receiving a special discount!

📞 Contact MSIADA to register today!
🌐 www.msiada.org

MSIADA is the only automobile trade association representing the independent automobile dealer. The association is organized so that control of it’s policies and activities are in the hands of the active dealer members and it has an established record of accomplishment and fair dealings; its repre...