NAEDA CONNECT

In this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA addresses Right to Repair (R2R) and the modifying of farm equipment.

Homing in on the upcoming election, in this episode, WEDA Vice President of Government Affairs, Eric Wareham, will focus on the policies garnering less attention but have more of an immediate effect on our industry.

In this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA discusses the Canadian governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic, continued border measures, a conditional deal for a COVID vaccine, and the potential of a forced election.

In this episode, Eric Wareham, VP of Government Affairs for WEDA discusses the fate of the federal phase IV relief package, right to repair on the move in Montana, and vulnerability of equipment sales tax exemptions due to state budget deficits.

WEDA has long sought the harmonization of dealer protection statutes to ensure there is one consistent set of rules in the market place. With this in mind, WEDA had lobbied the Alberta government, encouraging them to update their legislation with neighboring jurisdictions. Earlier this year, the province of Alberta followed through by adopting many of WEDA’s recommendation. WEDA CEO John Schmeiser provides some background on the most significant changes impacting dealers in the province.

In this episode, Eric Wareham WEDA VP of Government Affairs discusses the HEALS Act introduced by Senate Republicans, PPP renewals, phase IV relief package from the House, funding directed to USDA, and emerging issues regarding right to repair.

Connecting pieces of farm and construction equipment or implements from different manufacturers has been a long-standing practice that has been accepted within the industry over the past 100 years. As the language in the new USMCA is being finalized, WEDA has partnered with other associations in raising the issue to ensure that this connectivity will continue with the new trade agreement. John Schmeiser, CEO of WEDA provides an update on their lobbying efforts. 

In this episode, Eric Wareham VP of Government Affairs for WEDA discusses the legislative landscape amid COVID-19 and issues that may face dealers as state budgets waver. He also discusses Right to Repair which continues to pop up amongst some state legislators.

In this episode, WEDA CEO John Schmeiser discusses the Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey and how dealers, dealer associations, and manufacturers use the survey to improve the relationship between dealers and manufacturers.

In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on product distribution channels and product information. Download Brochure