(On-Demand) MN Electric Vehicle Certification Course
2026-02-19 - 2026-12-31
Details
State-Mandated EV Certification Course – Now Required for All Dealerships
To support Minnesota’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the state now requires each dealership to have at least one certified EV sales representative on staff. This course ensures your team is compliant with this mandate and prepared to confidently engage today’s EV buyers.
For more information about this course, visit our Training Information Page.
Pricing:

$149 per individual

Get Your Course
Questions? Email Amanda Duerr or call 651-789-2949

(On-Demand) MADA Title Basics
2026-02-19 - 2026-12-31
Title Basics provides the foundational knowledge required to successfully and confidently process title & registration transactions. This course will explore the components and procedures needed to complete the most frequent transactions, including commonly used forms, transaction types and applicable fees.
For more information about this course, visit our Training Information Page.
Pricing:

$199 per individual

Get Your Course

Automated Deal Verification for Minnesota Dealerships in 2026
2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
New compliance requirements are coming — and dealerships need to understand what automated deal verification will mean for operations, documentation, and risk exposure. This timely webinar will walk Minnesota dealers through what’s changing in 2026, how automated verification impacts your deal flow, and what steps you should take now to stay compliant and avoid costly disruptions.
If your dealership handles retail installment contracts, F&I documentation, or compliance oversight, this session is essential.
👉 Click here for full details and registration.

Certified Title and Registration Program - March 19
2026-03-19 08:00 - 13:00 | https://mada.org/event/certified-title-and-registration-program-march-19/
The Certified Title & Registration Program is designed to provide the essential skills and knowledge required for optimal performance in Minnesota Title and Registration processing.
This comprehensive program covers the following three topic areas in depth:

Sales Tax
New-to-State Vehicles
Minnesota Titles and Transfers

A test is administered for each topic. Participants must successfully pass all three tests to earn certification. Certification is mandatory for participation in the Electronic Vehicle Title and Registration (EVTR) program.
Program Format
This is a virtual program consisting of self-paced video modules followed by a required live session.
To ensure you are fully prepared, all video modules must be completed prior to attending the live overview and testing session.
The live session provides a summary and review of the material and includes testing. It is not a substitute for the instructional content in the videos. Participants who do not complete the video modules in advance will be ill-prepared for the tests.

Compliance as a Competitive Edge (In Person Training) Front-to-Back Dealership Protection
2026-04-07 09:00 - 12:00 | iSpace Environments, 3701 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416
Join industry leaders from ComplyAuto, in partnership with Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association, for a practical session designed to help dealerships stay protected in today’s evolving regulatory environment. Free to MADA Members
April 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
iSpace Environments – Training Room (1st Floor)
You don’t have to be a compliance expert—but you do need to be covered. This free, in-person session will walk Minnesota dealerships through the risks many stores don’t discover until it’s too late.
Topics include:

State Privacy Laws – What the latest legislation means for your dealership and how to stay ahead of new requirements.
Dealer-Specific Privacy Obligations – Privacy responsibilities unique to dealerships that can’t be overlooked.
AI in Sales & Marketing – How to adopt AI tools responsibly while managing legal and compliance risks.
Workplace Safety – Key OSHA requirements and employee safety policies every dealership should have in place.

Turn compliance into a competitive advantage—not just a requirement.
Register Now!

Detroit Lakes Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes, 1155 US Hwy 10, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States
Workforce Challenges? Let’s Solve Them Together.
Minnesota dealerships are facing real workforce challenges — recruiting, training, and retaining quality employees.
MADA staff will be traveling across Minnesota in April to host regional workforce development roundtables. These sessions will bring dealers together to discuss workforce challenges, share ideas, and explore solutions that save dealerships time and money.
At these meetings we will:

Share key insights from the workforce survey

Explore partnerships with high schools and technical colleges

Identify training or workforce resources dealers need

These are informal, discussion-based meetings designed to hear directly from dealerships in your region.

Alexandria Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Fairfield by Marriott, 4929 Sanibel Dr., Alexandria, MN, United States
Workforce Challenges? Let’s Solve Them Together.
Minnesota dealerships are facing real workforce challenges — recruiting, training, and retaining quality employees
MADA staff will be traveling across Minnesota in April to host regional workforce development roundtables. These sessions will bring dealers together to discuss workforce challenges, share ideas, and explore solutions that save dealerships time and money.
At these meetings we will:
-Share key insights from the workforce survey
-Explore partnerships with high schools and technical colleges
-Identify training or workforce resources dealers need
These are informal, discussion-based meetings designed to hear directly from dealerships in your region.

Brainerd Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Holiday Inn Express Baxter, 15729 Audubon Way, Baxter, MN, United States

Grand Rapids Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Timberlake Lodge, 144 SE 17th St., Grand Rapids, MN, United States
Workforce Challenges? Let’s Solve Them Together.
Minnesota dealerships are facing real workforce challenges — recruiting, training, and retaining quality employees.
MADA staff will be traveling across Minnesota in April to host regional workforce development roundtables. These sessions will bring dealers together to discuss workforce challenges, share ideas, and explore solutions that save dealerships time and money.
At these meetings we will:
-Share key insights from the workforce survey
-Explore partnerships with high schools and technical colleges
-Identify training or workforce resources dealers need
These are informal, discussion-based meetings designed to hear directly from dealerships in your region.

St. Cloud Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Homewood Suites, 115 37th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN, United States

Bloomington Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Sheraton Hotel Bloomington, 5601 W 78th St, Bloomington, MN, United States

Rochester Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | AmericInn by Wyndham, 1406 East Lyon St, Marshall, MN, United States

Mankato Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Courtyard by Marriott, 901 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN, United States
Workforce Challenges? Let’s Solve Them Together.
Minnesota dealerships are facing real workforce challenges — recruiting, training, and retaining quality employees. MADA is gathering input directly from dealership owners and staff to better understand these issues and identify practical solutions.
MADA staff will be traveling across Minnesota in April to host regional workforce development roundtables. These sessions will bring dealers together to discuss workforce challenges, share ideas, and explore solutions that save dealerships time and money.
At these meetings we will:
-Share key insights from the workforce survey
-Explore partnerships with high schools and technical colleges
-Identify training or workforce resources dealers need
These are informal, discussion-based meetings designed to hear directly from dealerships in your region.

Certified Title and Registration Program - April 23
2026-04-23 08:30 - 13:00 | https://mada.org/event/certified-title-and-registration-program-april-23/

Marshall Workforce Development Roundtable
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | AmericInn by Wyndham, 1406 East Lyon St, Marshall, MN, United States

Certified Title and Registration Program - May 21
2026-05-21 08:30 - 13:00 | https://mada.org/event/certified-title-and-registration-program-may-21-2/

Certified Title and Registration Program - June 18
2026-06-18 08:30 - 13:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24063512052465?p=J0mKPqRGZu2b2cWiVT

Certified Title and Registration Program - July 23
2026-07-23 08:30 - 13:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23835660476805?p=QHRrg0jV1BPND43jiL

The Main Event — Annual Luncheon & Vendor Showcase
2026-10-16 | Radisson Blu, Mall of America, 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
The Main Event is MADA’s premier annual gathering of Minnesota’s franchised new car and truck dealers. Held each fall, this high-energy luncheon brings together dealership owners, principals, and general managers for an afternoon of industry insights and networking.
The event features updates on key trends, legislative issues, and changes shaping the automotive retail landscape. Attendees enjoy a plated lunch, presentations from industry leaders, and the opportunity to connect with peers in a collaborative setting.
For Associate Members, the event offers an exclusive sponsorship opportunity. Sponsorship puts your company in front of dealership decision makers, with vendor showcase access and direct networking with owners, principals, and general managers — one of the best ways to build relationships and grow your presence in Minnesota’s automotive community.

NADA 2026
2027-02-03 - 2027-02-06 | Las Vegas Convention Center, W110, West Building, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Heading to the NADA Conference in Las Vegas, February 3 – 6? We’d love to connect.
Scott Lambert, Alice Morse, and Mike Olson will be attending and would enjoy meeting with Minnesota dealers and industry partners. If you’d like to schedule a time to meet, please reach out—we hope to see you in Vegas!
