The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is expanding the format of its April planning and board meeting beyond four hours to accommodate an agenda designed to help chart the future of the organization, which promotes a positive image for the automotive collision repair industry.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 18 and Friday morning, April 19. It will be held at the I- CAR Training and Support Center in Hoffman Estates, Ill., only 30 minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. There is no registration fee.
Thursday’s session will start at 8 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. Matt Ohrnstein of Symphony Advisors LLC will facilitate for the first half day, as the NABC assesses its current goals, determines where it wants to be in five years and charts possible courses to get there.
Thursday afternoon will consist of committee sessions that will provide an opportunity for all participants to engage in discussions. Friday morning will feature committee reports, ending by noon to accommodate afternoon flights.
“Just as our regular board meetings have open attendance, so, too, does this very special event,” said NABC National Director Chuck Sulkala. “It’s a chance for all to voice their opinions, concerns and thoughts together with members of the National Auto Body Council. It’s a great opportunity to see what we’re really all about. We look forward to seeing everyone there.”
Rooms have been reserved for the event at the Hampton Inn in Hoffman Estates, located two miles away from the meeting site. The phone number for reservations at the NABC rate of $79 per night is (847) 882-4301. Transportation from the hotel and to the center will be available from 7:30 to 7:45 a.m. Thursday morning. Room reservations should be made as quickly as possible, as the room block is being held only until March 18.
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