Countdown Begins for NORTHEAST 2013 Show
AASP/NJ’s annual event takes place March 8-10 in Secaucus, N.J.
What Twitter Can Do for Your Business
Forty-two percent of businesses have gotten sales through Twitter participation. It’s time to ‘follow’ the crowd.
Collision Industry Snapshot Survey Remains Open
Shop owners or managers can complete survey for a chance to win a free tablet.
Zara’s Collision Center Appoints Assistant General Manager
Brad Zara, president of Zara’s Collision Center in Springfield, Ill., has announced that Brady Smith has been named assistant general manager of the body shop. Smith, a resident of Athens, Ill., began his career at Zara’s as a teenager in June 2008, working part time. His experience at Zara’s has encompassed facility maintenance, vehicle detailing,
WIN Conference to Focus on Recruiting
Recruiting will be the forefront of many topics to be addressed at the upcoming WIN Educational Conference, May 5-7, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. “We know attracting talented people to the collision repair industry is a hot topic," said Tina Clark, conference co-chair. "Understanding the myriad sub-issues related to recruiting, such as how to attract the
East Valley Institute of Technology Opens Two Repair Centers on Campus
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), located in Mesa, Ariz., recently established two collision repair training centers on its campus. With the help of industry partners including Chief Automotive Technologies and its area distributor, Kachina Automotive Equipment, EVIT set up two training centers right next to each other. One center is dedicated to EVIT’s
Chief Automotive Releases 2013 Training Schedule
Includes nearly 100 sessions covering the latest structural repair analysis and repair practices.
Midwest Auto Body Trade Show Adds Industry Issues Luncheon
Luncheon will focus on insurance-mandated parts procurement programs and legislation requesting a study on DRPs.
WIN Names Keynote Speakers for 2013 Conference
The Women’s Industry Network has announced the keynote speakers for its 2013 conference, "Empower the Leader Within," scheduled for May 5-7, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix, Ariz. This year, author and motivational speaker Susan Fowler will kick off the opening general session. One of the country’s foremost experts on personal empowerment, Fowler will present
Keenan Auto Body Raises Money for NABC’s Operation Comfort Initiative
Keenan Auto Body, Inc., an 11-shop operation in Philadelphia and a member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), has officially started its drive to raise money for NABC’s Operation Comfort initiative. Founded in 2004, Operation Comfort is a 501 C-3 organization that provides opportunities for wounded service members to participate in rehabilitative,