Pub. 1 2013 Issue 4

6 San Diego Dealer Dear Dealer Members, O nce again, the measurable economic impact from San Diego County’s fran- chised new car dealers is borne out in the 2013 Economic Impact Report you received last month. As our new Chairman of the Board, J.P. Paynter (General Manager at Hoehn Acura) points out in his letter, our dealers are major regional employers, providing solid employment and health benefits that few industries can match. Through the first quarter of 2013, sales in San Diego County were 10 percent higher versus the same period in 2012. It is interesting to note that as auto sales have increased, other parts of the regional economy have begun to improve as well. Unemployment in the county continues to decline in 2013 and the residential real estate industry appears to be moving in a positive direction as well. While automotive sales cannot take all the credit, the fact remains this industry emerged faster than many others from the recession and has become a positive benchmark for San Diego County’s economic recovery. I would like to echo J.P.’s suggestion that you take time to meet the Assemblymember and Senator in your district. There are several new faces in the Assembly this term from San Diego County and most of them understand the important role your dealership plays in their district’s short- and long-term economic health. Additionally, your continued support of the NCDA PAC is both appreciated and needed to ensure we can support those elected officials who understand the importance of your business to the region’s economy. Additionally, I would like to thank the sponsors and participants fromthis year’s 44thAnnual Golf Tournament. This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, the 144 golf participants and those who join them for dinner and raffle prize drawings. As you might imagine, the NCDA staff is already hard at work on this year’s San Diego International Auto Show. The Show is returning to a five-day format, opening on January 1, 2014 and running through Sunday, January 5, 2014. Last year’s show was a tremendous success thanks in part to our Dealer Members who participated. We look forward to your support again this year along with our manufacturer partners and to another outstanding show. Best Regards, Dean Mansfield President, NCDA AD INDEX Ferruzzo................................................ page 2 ferruzzo.com 949-608-6900 U-T San Diego........................................ page 3 utsandiego.com 619-293-1436 Parke Guptill & Company, LLP.......... page 5 parke-guptill.com 888-325-6492 XEWT CHANNEL 12.................................. page 7 LSL Certified Public Accountants........................................ page 9 lslcpas.com 951-304-2728 Balboa Thrift and Loan................... page 9 1-800-428-0020 TFW CONSTRUCTION / DEVELOPMENT INC...............................page 13 858-748-4701 Clear Channel....................................page 13 858-715-3258 R.O.I BOT.................................................page 15 ROI-BOT.com MCKENNA LONG & ALDRIDGE.............page 15 MCKENNALONG.COM Sharp Health Plan............................page 20 sharphealthplan.com 858-499-8300 Rogers, Clem & Company.................page 21 626-858-5100 CELLY SERVICES, INC.............................page 23 562-704-4000 CONSIDINE & CONSIDINE.....................page 23 619-231-1977 SanDiego 6...........................................page 25 sandiego6.com Fisher & Phillips, LLP........................page 29 laborlawyers.com 858-597-9600 ALL LINES DEALER SERVICES...............page 30 ALDSINC.com 800-443-6809 PenBen...................................................page 31 penben.com 888-661-0700 LINCOLN FINANCIAL MEDIA COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA ..................page 31 Moss Adams, LLP................................page 33 mossadams.com/dealerservices 858-627-1448 San diego radio broadcasters association.........................................page 38 sandiegoradio.com 858-350-8854 Callahan, Thompson, Sherman & Caudill LLP....................page 39 ctsclaw.com 619-232-5700 Quintex Mobile Electronics.........page 40 qtxmobile.com 760-432-6333 Le t t e r f r om t he P r e s i den t NCDA STAFF Kevin Leap DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Amy Foley Director of Marketing & Media Relations Linda Scarbrough Administrative Assistant Lisa Berry Receptionist © 2013 New Car Dealers Association® San Diego County (NCDA) |The newsLINK Group, LLC. 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