The staff at the North American Trailer Dealers Association ( NATDA ) are thrilled to welcome you to Music City Center ! After the successful execution of the trade show last year , it was only certain that we should return to beautiful Nashville , Tennessee for the 2016 NATDA Trade Show & Convention . We are very excited to hold our ninth annual trade show in this welcoming city , where we have been able to put together a multitude of great opportunities for our attendees .
Our Dealer Education is back and better than ever ! Thursday , September 8th is bound to be a fun and fulfilling day with our keynote speaker , Bob Clements . Bob will be challenging dealers to “ DARE TO BE DIFFERENT ” in an effort to attract both great employees and profitable customers . The lineup features seven other seminars being offered that day by a wide-range of knowledgeable speakers from a variety of industries . You will have the opportunity to learn about SEO techniques , statistical trends , financing , visual assets , installation tips and the new overtime regulations .
Also Thursday , H & H Trailers , LLC will be hosting the Dealer Reception at The Bridge restaurant located inside the Renaissance Nashville Hotel . Don ’ t miss your chance to attend dealer ’ s favorite welcome reception while overlooking beautiful downtown Nashville !
After a night of mingling , start your morning off right by attending the Exclusive Technical Training hosted by LINK Trailer Parts the morning of Friday , September 9th . Blue Ox , PullRite and Cequent Performance Products will offer technical tips and tools that you can take back to the shop . Also , don ’ t miss out on our Dealer Reception hosted that night ( Friday , September 9th ) by Redneck Trailer Supplies . The Redneck Honky Tonk won ’ t disappoint as dealers will be able to enjoy live music from Gary Jenkins and the Thundering Hearts , dancing , fun games and great food / drinks !
The 2016 NATDA Trade Show & Convention would not be possible without our fantastic exhibitors . Your attendance is recognized not only as support of NATDA but as dedication to the trailer industry . We would also like to thank our amazing sponsors , who are accredited with keeping this operation in play year after year . Thanks to our sponsors , NATDA can continue to offer free admission and free dealer education that help make our show the success that it is .
And lastly , we would like to announce that next year our trade show will be in its 10th year which is a huge accomplishment and we couldn ’ t do it without you . The 2017 NATDA Trade Show & Convention is moving to Indianapolis , Indiana at the Indiana Convention Center ! Make certain to save the date for September 7 - 9 , 2017 . Thank you again to all our exhibitors , sponsors and dealers who helped to make this year ’ s trade show a success ! We will see you all next year in Indianapolis !
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