Pub. 2 2021-2022 Issue 2

Semiconductors are essential when building next-generation vehicles because they are used in sensors and controllers. The cars cannot be built without them.

Unemployment in August 2020 was high: according to Statistica, 13.54 million people were looking for jobs. August 2021 was better because by then, Statistica only listed 8.38 million unemployed people. We need to prioritize workforce retention.

The global move toward vehicle electrification has been going on for a long time now, but it is understandable if you feel like it will never arrive since few manufacturers have sent many EVs to dealer showrooms. Two of the controlling factors are regulations and the cost of building the necessary infrastructure.

Elliott Burnside, where are you from in Mississippi, and what’s your background? What interested you as a child and young man?

Alan Wildstein, you come from a car family, so the automotive industry would have been the obvious career choice. And so would taking over the family business, but you chose to strike out on your own in 1992. Tell us about that.

With the current spread of COVID-19 variants, many businesses, including dealerships, are facing challenges associated with requiring proof of employees’ vaccination status, wearing masks and submitting to regular COVID-19 testing. Dealerships should consult with their own private attorneys about the careful development of vaccination policies to address these issues.

Our officers and directors play a critical role in our success. The board consists of a diverse group of highly trained professionals. Each person on our leadership team brings many years of experience in the U.S. and worldwide. Their dedication ensures that Central Florida’s new and veteran automotive professionals have access to the region’s most comprehensive industry resources and educational opportunities.

To live a life unlike any other — to be unlike any other — is the quest of the uniquely lived life.
Although 2020 and 2021 have been years unlike any others in our lifetime, they have been years of growth, expansion, and appreciation. I remember the first time we went on lockdown in March 2020. It was a scary time. Today, almost two years into the pandemic, we continue to celebrate life, celebrate small wins, and celebrate each other. The pandemic is still among us, but we are stronger than ever.