2025 Pub. 2 Issue 2

Arkansas Auto Outlook: Second Quarter 2025

October 16, 2025 AADA Board of Directors’ Meeting and Change of Officers Luncheon* 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.AADA Office600 Main St. North Little Rock, AR 72114*By Invitation Only Late Spring 2026  Regional Meetings    July 21-24, 2026 2026 Convention Big Cedar Lodge

Federated Insurance® is excited to formally invite business owners in all industries to attend our complimentary two-and-a-half-day Risk Management Academy from Nov. 4-6, 2025. Led by risk management professionals, this session will be held at the Federated Insurance® Office in Owatonna, Minnesota.

At the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, we believe no Arkansan should go to bed hungry. Every day, we work with partners to expand access to nutritious food across all 75 counties through programs like No Kid Hungry Arkansas, SNAP and WIC Outreach, and the Arkansas Beef Project.

After two decades in this industry, both from inside dealerships and as a CPA and certified fraud examiner specializing in auto retail, I’ve seen internal fraud play out far too often. And it almost always catches everyone by surprise. Why? Because fraud isn’t just about “bad” people. It’s about circumstances — the perfect storm of pressure, rationalization and opportunity.

High-profile cyber incidents have highlighted the need for auto dealerships to prepare for the impacts due to loss of critical services and theft of sensitive data. Here are some factors to consider when creating an incident response plan.

For auto retail dealers hoping for a return to normal conditions and predictability in 2025, disruption has once again taken the driver’s seat. As trade dynamics shift and their impact on the economy remains unclear, auto retailers will need to call upon their adaptability to adjust to a new set of conditions.

Thank You to Our 2025 Convention Speakers

Thank You to Our 2025 Convention Sponsors

Guests kicked off the week with a warm welcome at registration and a lively reception that set the tone for an unforgettable event. Our dealers were treated to an evening of fantastic hospitality, as different vendors rolled out delicious dinners paired with plenty of laughs and networking.