Four-day event will feature A-list industry experts and breakthrough
technology training for subprime auto finance companies, independent retail
dealers and buy-here-pay-here professionals.
Innovate, a national convention for
subprime auto finance companies, independent retail dealers and
buy-here-pay-here professionals, has announced the details of its 7th
annual conference.
The event will take place Sept. 21
through Sept. 24 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in
Grapevine, Texas. Innovate will be hosted by AutoStar Solutions, Inc., a
leading provider of enterprise-level software to subprime auto lenders, as well
as independent retail and buy-here-pay-here dealers.
Featured keynotes include:
Rick Hackett,
partner at Hudson Cook, LLP, and former assistant director at the Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
A panel of
payment collections experts will examine the advantages and disadvantages of
the various collections processes, techniques, and tools utilized by the
independent auto community.
Allen Dobbins,
President and CEO of AutoStar Solutions, who will usher in Fusion 2, the
revolutionary new cloud-based end-to-end platform built specifically for
independent retail dealers and subprime finance companies
“There has never been a more
exciting time to be part of an Innovate conference,” Dobbins said. “This year
more than ever, we will focus on helping attendees maximize their businesses to
levels never thought possible. Whether through compliance or software or loan
servicing expertise, I dare you to come to Innovate and not walk away with
real, tangible tools that make you more money at the end of the day.”
Innovate ‘14 will encompass three
entire trade shows under one roof:
The Industry Conference – Attendees
can choose from a wide variety of classes on pressing industry issues,
including legal and compliance training with Steve Levine, AutoStar’s Chief
Legal Officer; and Nicole Munro, Partner at Hudson Cook, LLP, as well as other
industry-related sessions taught by leading experts exhibiting at the conference.
The Technology Conference – Subprime
auto lenders and independent dealers will learn how to go beyond best practices
and embrace “next practices.” From websites and CRMs to portfolio acquisitions
and electronic payments, this conference will ensure attendees stay several
steps ahead of their competition. Current and potential AutoStar users – along
with lenders who require their dealers to use AutoStar – can also dive into
Fusion 2 in separate training sessions.
The Users Conference – Most
dealers only use a fraction of what AutoStar offers. Attendees of the users
conference will receive hands-on training for the solutions that can help their
businesses most, including special classes for power users.
AutoStar expects about 500 attendees
at this year’s conference, in addition to major exhibitors and financial
institutions that will showcase the latest dealership technology, best
practices and industry solutions.
To register, visit http://innovate.autostarsolutions.com, where users can build and save
their own customized event schedule. Those who would rather go mobile can
tailor their schedules with the Guidebook app, available at http://guidebook.com/g/innovate2014. AutoStar is offering a $50 off
early bird special to all attendees registered before Aug. 31.
About AutoStar Solutions
For over 20 years, AutoStar
Solutions has provided dealer management software solutions to independent
automotive dealers and subprime finance companies located in the United States.
Their web-based software solutions have enabled clients to automate and simplify
activities while staying compliant with state and federal regulations. Learn
more at www.autostarsolutions.com.