2009 NACE and CARS Online Attendee Registration Opens with No Price Increase Over 2008
Online attendee registration is now open for the 2009 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions. Visit www.NACEexpo.com and www.CARSevent.com to register for the events. Conference sessions are ticketed events and seating is limited. Early
Keenan Auto Body Raises $21,500 for Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Keenan Auto Body, located in Clifton Heights, Pa., held its 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Penn Oaks Golf Club on June 4th. “After an entire day of rain, I’m very pleased to announce that we have raised $21,500 for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House,” said Keenan Vice President and COO Michael LeVasseur. “This money
NACE and CARS Announce Chairmen Appointments
ASA, NACE and CARS announced that Jerry Burns, president and owner of Automotive Impressions, Inc., will serve as the NACE 2009 event chairman. President and owner of C & C Automotive, Aaron Clements will return as the event chairman of CARS. Each chairman is responsible for leading an Attendee Advisory Council for their respective shows.
New Law Opens Nevada Salvage Sales to Public
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons signed S.B. 306 into law May 29. The bill opens salvage vehicle sales to the public and also increases the time insurers are given to obtain salvage titles. Specifically, the legislation: • Authorizes a person other than an auto wrecker, dealer of new or used motor vehicles or rebuilder to obtain
NACE and CARS Expand Conference
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) have developed an expanded 2009 conference program delivering a total of 84 sessions (or 138 hours) of education for the same cost as 2008. Both NACE and CARS are sponsored by Automotive Service Association (ASA) and co-located at the
Nevada Considers Opening Salvage Sales to Public
The Nevada Assembly yesterday passed S.B. 360, a bill that would allow people other than auto wreckers, dealers or rebuilders to purchase salvage vehicles. The bill also would increase the time insurers are given to obtain salvage titles. The bill will now be considered by the Senate for a second time after revisions by the
Nevada Considers Opening Salvage Sales to Public
The Nevada Assembly yesterday passed S.B. 360, a bill that would allow people other than auto wreckers, dealers or rebuilders to purchase salvage vehicles. The bill also would increase the time insurers are given to obtain salvage titles. The bill will now be considered by the Senate, where the bill was introduced, for a second
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Federal Regulation of Insurance
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises last week held a hearing addressing how the federal government should oversee the regulation of the insurance industry. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., subcommittee chairman, opened the hearing with a statement that reflected the growing interest in the
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Federal Regulation of Insurance
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises last week held a hearing addressing how the federal government should oversee the regulation of the insurance industry. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., subcommittee chairman, opened the hearing with a statement that reflected the growing interest in the
Missouri Associations Announce 4th Annual Midwest Collision Industry Forum
AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN announced that registration is open for the 4th Annual Midwest Collision Industry Forum on June 17 at the Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, Mo. Speakers featured for this forum are: • Craig Brace, Pure Marketing – Session Keynote Speaker • Toby Chess –How to Increase Your Gross