As we turn to the beginning of a new year, I’d like to take a moment to look back and highlight the outcomes of our events hosted by the association and NH Automotive Education Foundation (NHAEF):

Raffle for Automotive Education

In 2023, we hosted not one but two Raffles for Automotive Education, resulting in over $60,000 in scholarships for this school year and a fully replenished pool for next year’s annual giving.

NHADA’s “Alpine Expedition” Convention

In June, we welcomed over 150 members, partners and their families to an “Alpine Expedition” style convention at the beautiful Mountain View Grand in Whitefield, NH. New this year was the VIP Chairman’s Cocktail Hour, followed by a few days of family activities, business sessions and networking, entertainment, and, not to forget, the industry panel featuring the NH DMV, DOS and State Police.

Drive for a Tech Golf Tournament

Hosted at Pease Golf Course in Portsmouth, NH, our members came out in droves for our 27th Annual Golf Tournament. This event supports our education foundation and the growth of the NH’s automotive workforce.

Automotive College & Career Day

This year’s College & Career Day, hosted by Manchester Community College, drew a crowd of over 700 students from 17 schools. Also in attendance were several NHADA members, all five automotive NH community colleges and industry partners, all sharing a collective passion for the industry with our future workforce.

One of the best parts of being an NHADA member is connecting with other members of our industry. Many of our members say the relationships they’ve created over the years are worth their weight in gold. If you haven’t participated in our events yet, I highly recommend you do. Take a look at the tentative 2024 event schedule provided below, and make sure to save the dates.

Here’s to a successful year ahead!