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E-NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2025

 
 
 

AUGUST 23–24, 2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

TWO PREMIER EVENTS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND.

ATTENTION ALL

INDEPENDENT

AUTO DEALERS

ATTENTION ALL

VENDORS

 
 
 

Event #1

IIADA EXPO & AWARDS

Saturday, August 23rd

Vendor Booth - $350

● Booth Space

● Includes (2) all access tickets

 

Event Supporting Sponsor - $1,200

● Complimentary Booth

● Signage & Recognition as Event Supporting Sponsor throughout the day

● Includes (4) all access tickets

 

Speaker Sponsor - $1,200

● You will have the opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker. During your introduction time your

product, company and logo will be featured on the big screen.

● Includes (4) all access tickets

 

Cocktails Reception Sponsor - $1,000

● Signage with your logo will be on display throughout the day and near the bar during Cocktail

Reception.

● Includes (4) all access tickets

 

Awards Program Sponsor - $1,000

● Welcome attendees to the awards program.

● Signage with your logo will be on display throughout the day and near the appetizer table.

● Includes (4) all access tickets

 

Lanyard & Name Badge Sponsor - $1,000

● Your name will be visible around everyone’s neck! Includes lanyards and name tags.

● Includes (4) all access tickets

 

Attendee Gift Sponsor - $300

● Provide personalized items and we will include one in each attendee’s Welcome Bag!

● Includes (2) all access ticket

 

Lunch Sponsor - $600

● After registration, meet our attendees before the education session start

● Includes (2) all access tickets

 

Tote Bag Sponsor - $400

● Provide branded tote bags with your logo and we will give one to every convention attendee!

● Includes (2) all access tickets

 

Beverage Sponsor - $400

● Your product/service will receive recognition to our dealers. If you want to bring branded napkins

or drink-ware with your logo on it, please do!

● Includes (2) all access tickets

 

Racing Simulator Sponsor - $1,000

● Have your company on display on the racing simulators during this years event

● Includes (4) all access ticket

 

Company Logo Indy Car Sponsor - $1,000

● Have your company logo displayed on the indy car during this years event

● Includes (4) all access tickets

Event #2

IIADA GOLF OUTING

Sunday, August 24th

Event Supporting Sponsor - $2,000

● Table at the check in table

● Signage and promotion at event

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 6

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water for 6

● One foursome

 

Dinner Sponsor - $1,500

● Booth at the check in table

● Signage at event

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 4

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water for 4

 

Beverage Cart Sponsor - $1,200

● 2 carts

● Signage at event

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 4

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water for 4

 

Putting Contest Sponsor - $1,000

● Table and signage at the turn

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water

 

Breakfast Sponsor - $1,000

● Table at the check in table

● Signage at event

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water

 

Competition Sponsor - $750

● Table and signage at competition hole (longest drive, closest to the pin, longes putt, etc.)

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water

 

Hot Dog Cart Sponsor - $750

● Deliver hot dogs to players on the course.

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water for 2

 

Cigar Sponsor - $500

● Cart for the day

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2

● Beer, seltzers, soda, and water for 2

● Sponsor provides cigars, cutters, and lighters

 

Hole Sponsor - $600

● Table and signage at hole

● Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 1

 

Branded Carts & Player Scorecards Sponsor - $1,000

● Logo on all player golf carts

● Logo on all player scorecards

 
 
 

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Indiana legislative session—and IIADA showed up strong.

 

We had a consistent presence at the Statehouse, amplified the voice of independent dealers, and made real strides on key issues. From progress on towing reform to clarifying training requirements, and stopping problematic legislation in its tracks, it was a productive year of advocacy. Here’s what passed, what’s pending, and what’s likely to return in 2026. IIADA has your back at the Statehouse.

 

THE 2025 SESSION

JANUARY - APRIL 2025

 

🏛️ 2025 Legislative Debrief

What You Need to Know from the 2025 Session

Here are key updates impacting Indiana’s independent auto dealers:

 

🚨 HEA 1390 – BMV Agency Bill (Towing Regulation Update)

This year’s annual BMV bill includes a critical amendment for dealers involving towing disputes.

 

🔍 What It Does:

  • Establishes a civil complaint process against towing companies.

  • Adds deceptive towing practices to the list of actions enforceable by the Attorney General.

  • Requires towing services or storage yards to release property within 24 hours after receiving:

    • 75% of the invoice paid

    • Proof of bond for the remaining 25%

    • Copy of a complaint filed with the AG

 

📌 Dealers with an existing bond can apply it toward this process.
📅 Complaint resolution is required within 30 days.

🖊️ Awaiting Governor Braun’s signature to become law.

 

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📘 HEA 1382 – Dealer Training Program Clarification

Amends last year’s SEA 222-2024, which introduced mandatory training for used car dealers.

 

✅ Clarifies who must take the training:

  • Dealers renewing a license

  • Dealers with at least one other dealership in Indiana

 

🟢 Signed into law by the Governor on April 16, 2025.

 

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❌ HB 1599 – Direct Sales & Vehicle Registration (Did Not Pass)

This bill addressed direct vehicle sales and registration issues. It did not receive a hearing and officially died this session.

 

⚠️ However, it remains a hot topic and is expected to return next year.

 

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“IIADA Preferred Partnerships are about more than just business—they are about creating a thriving, cooperative ecosystem for Indiana’s independent dealers, vendors and partners to grow together”

 

Arron Stanton, Executive Director (IIADA)

 

To check out the benefits exclusive to IIADA Preferred Partners, [click here]

 
 
 

IIADA: Indiana Independent Auto Dealers Association

 
 
 

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