Invitation to attend the 2014 TMDA Annual Conference, February 8-9 in Austin, Texas. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Get Inspired at TMDAs 2014 Conference! February 8-9, 2014 in Austin, Texas TMDA promotes educational programs to further enhance the knowledge and competence of dealers. Improve and update your technical and business knowledge by attending the annual meeting, featuring roundtable discussion with peers and seminars from industry speakers. LOCATION Courtyard Marriott Downtown/Convention Center Hotel Website 300 E. 4th Street Austin, Texas $169.95 room rate for TMDA attendees Call 512.236.8008 for reservations. AGENDA Saturday, February 85:00 – 6:00 p.m. Registration 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in Champions Bar in the Hotel Lobby 7:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own Sunday, February 98:00 – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Sentry Insurance 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome by TMDA President Mark Lamb 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Department of Motor Vehicles Update Bill Harbeson, Director of Enforcement Division, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles The Texas Legislature made several changes to the Occupations Code that affect your dealership. Mr. Harbeson will explain these changes so that you can remain in compliance. Mr. Harbeson previously served for five years as managing attorney of the enforcement section of the Motor Vehicle Division, Texas Department of Transportation. He was in private practice for nine years and also served in other state leadership roles. 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Break Sponsored by McGraw Group 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. State Comptroller Update Lavonne Key, Tax Policy Specialist, Sales and Motor Vehicle Tax Section, Tax Policy Division, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Sales tax and motor vehicle tax are two issues that dealers are required to remain informed about to avoid costly penalties and fines. This is an opportunity for you to remain current and have all of your questions answered. Ms. Key responds to requests, researches questions and speaks to industry and taxpayer groups on state and local sales and use tax, and motor vehicle sales tax policies. Previously, Key worked at the Comptroller’s Tax Assistance Division where she provided taxpayer service and answered questions on a wide range of taxes, including sales, franchise, motor vehicle, motor fuels, and others. In addition, she developed a Motor Vehicle Tax Training Guidebook and provided Motor Vehicle Tax training for 8 years. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Texas Economic and Fiscal Outlook James LeBas, Capitol Dome Partners LeBas is the state’s former chief revenue estimator and is now a consultant on Texas tax and fiscal matters to such organizations as RackSpace Hosting and HEB Grocery Company. His presentation will provide an overview of the state comptroller’s economic forecast and will help you as a motorcycle dealer plan for the coming year. 12:30 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Update on Legislative Issues Royce Poinsett, TMDA Lobbyist Lunch sponsored by Victory Solutions Royce will provide an update on the 2013 legislative session with a summary of the legislation passed affecting motorcycle dealers. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. TMDA General Business Meeting 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. TMDA Board of Directors Meeting TMDA members will not want to miss this year’s conference! If you have questions please contact the association via email or phone at 512/479-0425. Friend on Facebook Forward to Friend Copyright © 2014 Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a current or former member of the Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association. Our mailing address is: Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 230Austin, TX 78701 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
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