lacia Archives - BodyShop Business
Louisiana Body Shops Reporting Labor Rate Decline After State Farm Rezoning

Shops are reporting a labor rate decline of up to $5 per hour after State Farm announced last July that it would be making “market refinements” to its repair facility survey.

Louisiana Collision Industry Association Announces Meeting Date

The meeting will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 10th at the Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Lunch will be provided.

Louisiana Collision Industry Association Recruiting New Members for 2015

Association looking for shop owners, sponsors and associate members.

Louisiana Collision Industry Association to Host Fundraiser for AG Buddy Caldwell

The Louisiana Collision Industry Association (LaCIA) invites collision repairers to show their support for Louisiana Attorney General James D. “Buddy” Caldwell Saturday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lafayette, La. On Aug. 19, 2014, Caldwell filed suit against State Farm alleging that the insurer has engaged in a pattern of unfair and fraudulent