Since 1980, The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) has proudly taken a leadership role as advocates for diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the automotive industry. Our organization collaborates with local, regional and national policy-makers as well as domestic and international manufacturers to establish business protocols which are meaningful, equitable and sustainable for our nation’s minority entrepreneurs and employees currently and potentially working within the automotive industry in America PURPOSE + MISSION NAMAD’s objective is to pursue the meaningful presence and participation of minority businesses and diverse employees across all aspects of the automotive economic sector, including: • Increasing the number of minority-owned dealerships in communities across America. • Advocating workplace and supplier diversity in the automotive manufacturing environment. • Supporting minority engagement in the automotive retail sales and service sectors. We are committed to developing strategic relationships and advocating for the advancement of business policies and practices that ensure diversity and economic parity remain a priority in all aspects of the American automotive industry. NAMAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area.