The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host its annual state convention from Sept. 7-10 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The 43rd state convention’s theme is “Ride the RV Pipeline to Success.” FRVTA said the theme matches the hotel’s tropical setting and the need to remain ahead of the competition.
The convention will provide information and leaves time for attendees to seek out activities such as deep-sea fishing and Top Golf trips.
The dinner party Sept. 8, “Shake Your Coconuts,” will feature Hawaiian shirts and dresses and a dinner buffet. The convention also will present the “Big Kahuna” game show luncheon, featuring games, prizes, cash and surprises.
Featured speakers for the four-day event include:
- Harold Oehler, The Trial of the Century: The FRVTA, and emcee Harold Oehler, will take this year’s convention attendees into the courtroom during the trial of a consumer’s lawsuit against an RV dealer and manufacturer.
- Phil Ingrassia, RV Industry Update: RVDA President Phil Ingrassia will provide a quick RV market overview based on monthly dealer surveys.
- Michael Ochs, RVIA Director of Government Affairs: Michael Ochs will discuss recent RV industry trends and economic indicators, including a better relationship with the campground industry
- Curt Hemmeler, RVTI Executive Director: Curt Hemmeler will provide an update on the RVTI’s recent Level 3 training launch.
- Harold Oehler, Conduct the Perfect Vehicle Inspection: This one-hour session will provide dealers with the tools they need to conduct the perfect vehicle inspection.
- Ejola Cook, Consumer Demand Letters: Learn your rights, obligations, and best practices for responding to consumer demands and complaints.
- French Brown, The Nuts and Bolts of Florida Tax: Learn about unique tax provisions that apply to RVs and exemptions for RV parks.
- Garry Enyart, A Dealer’s Guide to RECT: Join former RVIA Chairman Garry Enyart and other industry experts for a special workshop focusing on important Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) initiatives.
- Brad Stanek, Passing the Keys: Discover why early succession planning is critical for RV dealers.
- Traeanne Reynolds, Riding the Waves of Social Media: In this presentation, you will learn how to navigate the waves of digital and social media to find the ideal platforms for your business.
- Adrian Pascual, Cybersecurity for Businesses: By implementing robust endpoint security measures, organizations can ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their sensitive data, prevent data breaches and maintain the trust of their customers and stakeholders.
