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Content, Speakers for NACE’s MSO Symposium Released

Event to include panel discussion with representatives from ABRA, Gerber, Caliber and Service King.

Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) has announced that the educational program, schedule and speakers for the MSO Symposium are now available. Designed for collision repair multi-shop operators and held during ASRW, the MSO Symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12.

Registration for the MSO Symposium is $125 and is available online for qualified MSOs only. The symposium was created specifically for shop owners with two or more locations.

“Our success with last year’s inaugural MSO Symposium generated tremendous enthusiasm and interest among MSOs in the U.S. and Canada," said symposium facilitator and co-producer Matthew Ohrnstein, Symphony Advisors. "It has also proven to be a draw for our speakers who want to share their thoughts with this growing segment of the collision repair industry. We’re especially pleased to be able to tailor this year’s content to respond to specific feedback from last year’s attendees.”

Added ASA President Ron Pyle, "The MSO Symposium was one of the most anticipated events of 2011, and this year’s event is on pace to exceed our expectations once again. The overwhelming response and support by the sponsors of this event have truly shaped it, and we’re grateful to each of the sponsoring companies who have played a critical role in this year’s symposium.”

Thirteen sponsors of the MSO Symposium have been confirmed to date: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, UniCure Spraybooths, Nissan, Universal Technical Institute, Garmat USA, BASF, DuPont Performance Coatings, CCC Information Services, Car-O-Liner, Mitchell, BB&T Capital Partners, ABRA Auto Body & Glass, Service King Collision Centers and VeriFacts Automotive.


More information:

View the MSO Symposium schedule of events

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