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!
why attend

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.

Keynote Speakers Include

Jackie Vessel

General Manager Sales Support

TBA

Featured Vendors Include

Frequently Asked questions


Yes, you’ll need to fill out our registration form to gain access to the event. Please fill in the registration form with some basic information to get started.
Your information will be used internally by GM to follow up regarding interest in the Minority Dealer Development Program / Women’s Retail Network. If you leave your information with a vendor at their booth, they may also contact you after the event.
You can login on a computer or phone with most major browsers.
This is a completely free event.
You will be contacted via phone or email within 7 business days after the virtual expo ends.