MADA offers various dealer training opportunities to support continuing education for dealers, general managers, office staff and others. This training is covered by your annual membership dues, with additional underwriting from MADA partners. You must be an MADA member in good standing to participate.
WEBINARS & VIRTUAL MEETINGS
- Meet the Candidate: Suzanna Shkreli | 2026 Michigan Secretary of State Candidate
Monday, April 6 @ 9 AM – register - Repair Facility Rules & Regulations | Review the rules and regulations governing licensed repair facilities
Tuesday, May 12 @ 10:00 AM – register - MADA Annual Meeting | Guidance, insights and strategies for leadership teams
Thursday, December 10 – registration opens in October
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
- Kalamazoo Regional Lunch | for MADA Dealers and Exec. Management
Thursday, April 16 – register - Flint Regional Breakfast | for MADA Dealers and Exec. Management
Friday, May 8 – register - MADA Spring Membership Meeting | Eagle Eye Banquet Center in Bath, MI
Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 AM – more information and registration - Ann Arbor Regional Lunch | for MADA Dealers and Exec. Management
Thursday, June 11 – register - Gaylord Regional Breakfast | for MADA Dealers and Exec. Management
Monday, June 15 – register - Alpena Regional Dinner | for MADA Dealers and Exec. Management
Thursday, August 13 – register - Repair Facility Compliance & Safety Training | Henry Center in Lansing (near MSU)
Tuesday, August 18 at 8:30 AM – more information and registration
- Port Huron Regional Lunch | for MADA Dealers and Exec. Management
Tuesday, October 6 – register
Check back in April for dates, times and locations for additional programs:
Dealer License Regulations | This session, presented by the Michigan Department of State, covers the basic requirements of the Michigan Vehicle Code, dealer functions, licensing requirements, and CARS e-Services.
MiEFS Training | The MDOS MiEFS team helps ensure vehicle transaction paperwork submitted through CVR is complete, correct and in compliance. They will provide best practices for paperwork submission to eliminate errors, and steps to correct paperwork that may be incomplete or incorrect.
CVR User Group | This session from CVR will include new-user tips, processing guidance, inventory management, program updates, and other valuable information for those using CVR.
ELT Overview | This session will provide an operational overview of Michigan’s electronic lien titling (ELT) system, and share best practices for dealers when utilizing the system.
Repair Facility / Mechanics Training | This training will help repair facilities and their employees with the basic requirements of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act.
MIOSHA Compliance | This program will assist in preventing MIOSHA citations and fines, while also creating a strong safety culture and prevents injuries.
Sales & Use Tax Regulations | Presented by the Michigan Department of Treasury, this session will help dealerships stay compliant with complex sales and use tax laws. The training will cover tax reporting for vehicle transactions, exemptions, rebates, rescinded deals, and best practices for using Michigan Treasury Online (MTO).
Q&A will be incorporated into the presentations, allowing attendees to further understand and request clarification about rules and regulations related to operating a dealership in Michigan.
