GM Expo

Welcome to the 2024 General Motors Virtual Diverse Dealer Expo!

The virtual expo will be held October 10th, 2024, beginning with the opening of vendor booths at
5 p.m. CST (6 EST/3 PST) and concluding after regional breakout sessions at 8p.m CST.

The Virtual Diverse Dealer Expo is aimed to inform aspiring and current automotive professionals on the opportunities that exist at General Motors for minority and female entrepreneurs interested in owning and operating a General Motors dealership. You will hear from keynote speakers about the history and importance of diversity within the dealer body at General Motors, Subject Matter Experts in Dealer Development and Dealer Financing, the benefits afforded to those who wish to pursue a partnership with General Motors as part of our Minority and Female development program, and much more.

Why should I attend?

Hear from leadership at General Motors about our vision for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company and dealer body
Attend a regional breakout to hear about how General Motors’ Minority Dealer Development (MDD) Program works in each region of the United States and its territories
Speak to current minority dealers about their experience in those markets and their experience with the GM MDD Program

Learn from subject matter experts on what it takes to be an automotive dealer in the current market and how to succeed in a constantly changing environment
Network with other automotive professionals and build relationships with GM Subject Matter Experts
Speak with GM partners like Motors Holding, GM Financial, OnStar and Car Bravo that give our GM minority dealers a leg up and a competitive edge
Much more!

Agenda

4:30pm CST

Vendor Alley Preview

Visit the vendor booths and learn about products and tools that can be used to increase dealership performance, profitability and efficiency.

5:00pm CST

Vendor Alley Engagement

Speak one on one with SMEs from our vendors. Discuss product options, newly released tools and trainings available to give dealer businesses a competitive edge. Learn from and build relationships with GM Partners and Subject Matter Experts on how to succeed in a constantly changing market.

6:00pm CST

Main Stage National Session

Hear from leadership at General Motors about our vision for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company and dealer body.

6:30 -7:30pm CST

Regional Breakout Sessions

Learn about how General Motors’ Minority Dealer Development (MDD) Program works in each region of the United States and its territories. Discover the unique advantage Motors Holding offers exclusively to GM Dealer Candidates. Hear from current GM dealers about their experience completing the MDD program and their journey to dealership ownership.