The collision repair industry is buzzing as the much anticipated BodyShop Business Conference at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis kicks off Friday!
Over 180 industry professionals will be learning about everything from environmental laws to marketing to advanced metals. Here’s a look at the breakouts:
• Advanced Metals – Jeff Poole, I-CAR
• EPA 6H Rule – Attorney Andrew Rodenhouse
• Marketing to Women – Jeanne Silver, CARSTAR Mundelein
• Search Engine Optimization – Mark Claypool, Optima Worldwide
• Profit Centers – Mark Clark
• Hybrids – Jeff Poole, I-CAR
• Know Your Financials – Hank Nunn, H W Nunn & Associates
• Lean Manufacturing – John Sweigart, The Body Shop @
• Social Media – Nicki Lock, Babcox Media
• How to Get on a DRP – George Avery, State Farm
• Plastic Welding – Billy Graham, Urethane Supply
• Waterborne/Low-VOC Basecoats – Mark Clark, Professional PBE Systems
• Hiring/Attracting Techs – Daren Fristoe, The Fristoe Group
Those in attendance will also be checking out the latest and greatest equipment and supplies from the following sponsors and exhibitors:
Sponsors
AkzoNobel
BASF
FinishMaster
Garmat
PPG
Sherwin-Williams
Exhibitors
Anesta Iwata
DuPont
Global Finishing Solutions
Herkules
Island Clean Air
Sagola USA
Scorpion
Suburban Manufacturing
Urethane Supply
I-CAR will also be offering two courses: Collision Repair for Toyota, Lexus and Scion Vehicles (TOY01) and Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08).
It’s still not too late to register, so join the rest of the industry who have chosen advancement over extinction and make your way to Indy!
More information:
Register for 2010 BodyShop Business Conference
Register for Collision Repair for Toyota, Lexus and Scion Vehicles (TOY01)
Register for Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08)
