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support of 36,198 full-time jobs.
You may get a lot of answers, but in
a province where so much attention is
paid to the film and tourism industries,
chances are the respondents wouldn't
guess that the automobile dealership
sector is responsible for these remarkable
numbers. But a recent report by
MNP
on the economic impact of the New Car
Dealers Association of BC (NCDABC),
combined with a new report on
renovation and construction expenditures,
may elevate the industry to new heights of
public prominence.
At least, that's what
NCDABC president
Blair Qualey hopes for. "We're a silent
giant in this province, and I think one
of the reasons our industry tends to be
overlooked is because misconceptions
about who we are and what we do still
abound. Forget past stereotypes you may
have had about a new car dealership.
Dealerships are sophisticated businesses
and their salespeople are licensed and
well trained. Vehicle quality has never
been better. We are a true profession and a
high-tech business. It's all about creating a
better experience for our customers."
Qualey adds, "The reports, which
we retained the
MNP consulting firm to
undertake, give credence to our position
that we aren't the car business of your
father's generation. Equally important,
the reports reinforce our contention
that in terms of upcoming career
opportunities, the car dealership sector
n e w c a r d e a l e r s a s s o c i a t i o n o f b c
(Clockwise from top left): Blair Qualey presents a 2014
CarCareerBC Education Grant to Brenden Jones;
NCDA provides
CarCareerBC education grants to students pursuing careers
in the auto sector; New car sales have bounced back to pre-
recession levels; The BC Government reintroduced the Clean
Energy Vehicle Program in 2015, to be administered by
NCDA;
New Car Dealer members provide community support including
over $4.2 million raised for Special Olympics BC.
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