OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE Illinois Automobile Dealers Association

October 22, 2025

2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominee Rick Yemm; A smiling man in a plaid suit and striped tie stands against a light blue background. He exudes a friendly and professional demeanor.

2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominee Rick Yemm

National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments

The nomination of Rick Yemm, dealer principal of Yemm Automotive, for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced on Oct. 16, 2025, by TIME. Yemm is one of a select group of 47 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 109th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 5, 2026.

2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominee Rick Yemm

National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments

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Counselor’s Corner: Your Dealership’s Best Defense; A black spiral-bound employee handbook on a wooden desk, with gold lettering. Nearby are eyeglasses and a few pens, conveying a professional workspace.

Counselor’s Corner: Your Dealership’s Best Defense

The Employee Handbook Advantage

In the fast-paced world of the automotive industry, where potential legal pitfalls lurk behind every policy misstep and workplace misunderstanding, one humble document stands as a dealership company’s first line of defense: the employee handbook.

Counselor’s Corner: Your Dealership’s Best Defense

The Employee Handbook Advantage

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