The Jacksonville Automobile Dealers Association, sponsors of the Jacksonville International Car & Truck Show, uses programs like the auto show to support children in need.  A large portion of the proceeds from the Car & Truck Show are used to fund children and family charities in Northeast Florida. In fact, the Association just reached (in January) a milestone of $1,000,000 in Charitable and Community Service Donations (2001-2012).  JADA will be supporting in 2013:

Angles for Allison, Angelwood, Challenger Division - Little League Baseball of America, Exchange Club Family Center, Exchange Club of Jacksonville, First Coast Kids Triathlon, Gateway Community Services-Adolescent Residential Services, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council-Community Development Troops, HEAL Foundation-Healing Every Autistic Life, Hook the Future, Lea's Place, Murray Hill Ministries, Project SOS, ScoutReach-North Florida BSA, Seamark Ranch, Take Stock in Children

Feedback

"The Show brought out real buyers.  [It] resulted in a boost in February sales." -Morris Jelks, Sales Manager, North Florida Lincoln

"From a dealer’s perspective, this auto show was a hit.  My salespeople who worked the show were very busy.  One in particular arrived at the show armed with a one inch stack of business cards.  An hour later his supply was gone.  Even though our dealership is over 20 miles away from the convention center, we still had customers who drove out to the store following the show.  My salespeople can’t wait till next year!" -Nathan Potratz, General Manager, Gordon Chevrolet

"The Auto show itself was a big success this year...  We did see an increase during and after the show.  We can quantify 3 new units at this point from interest at the show and I am sure many more... Both GM and Chrysler had great displays and knowledgeable folks talking about the product." -Ron Harris, Managing Partner, Garber Automall

"We had quite a bit of response from the auto show. We have attributed 9 vehicle sales directly from the show and have another 6 working. I can’t tell you how much exposure it generated for us but I know that I frequently get responses back from customers I talk to in both the sales department and the service department that they attended the show and enjoyed themselves." -Tim Peeler, General Manager, Honda of the Avenues