Early-Bird Pricing Extended for BSB Waterborne Conference
Early-bird pricing of $49.95 has been extended for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. That means repairers can still nab this special deal that will deliver the most comprehensive coverage of waterborne basecoats yet to be seen. Some of the brightest minds in the
JUNE COVER STORY: Protect Your Interests
With the proper legal advice, you can use these documents to establish you and your customers’ rights, obligations and interests at the outset of your business relationship.
PROFIT CENTER: Sprayed & Paid
Sprayed-on coatings aren’t just limited to bedliners. Applications are so diverse you might just end up creating a whole new market.
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
FinishMaster Promotes Mercuri to National Accounts Manager
FinishMaster has announced that Mike Mercuri has been promoted to national accounts manager. Mercuri joined FinishMaster in June 1995. He has held various sales and sales management positions during that time. Most recently, he was the district sales manager for the northeast region. In his new role, Mercuri will be responsible for working with multiple
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
Last Chance to Get Early-Bird Pricing for BSB Waterborne Conference!
Did you know that the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) in the northeastern United States has looked at implementing the same waterborne (low-VOC) basecoat mandates for member states that California has? (Click HERE to read story). That should be evidence enough that waterborne is coming to your region soon! There should be no delay, then, in
AMI Announces 2009-2010 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the members of its 2009-2010 board of trustees, with George Witt, AAM, George Witt Service, Inc., Lincoln, Neb., re-elected as chairman and Freda Thompson, AAM, Ace Auto Body, Inc., Hartselle, Ala., re-elected as secretary. Other board members include Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan.; Bob Keith, AAM,
AMI Presents Awards at ASA Celebration of Excellence
The Automotive Training Institute (ATI), Savage, Md., received the Automotive Management Institute’s (AMI’s) most prestigious honor – the AMI Annual Recognition Award. The award is presented to an organization or individual who has taken specific and significant action to encourage, enhance and support opportunities for automotive service industry professionals to improve their management and business