Collision Repair Lobbying 101
The key to getting “at the table” versus “on the table” when it comes to legislation is establishing an effective government relations and lobbying initiative.
Kirmac Donates $120K to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, a British Columbia-based collision repair company, presented a check for $120,000 to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Miracle Weekend telethon that ran June 4 to 5 in Vancouver. The contribution comes as part of the company’s charitable program, "Kirmac Cares for Kids," which donates a percentage of income from each vehicle
Hangin’ with the Pit Bulls
3M invited BSB Editor Jason Stahl to hang with “Bondo” and the rest of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s pit crew at the All-Star Race May 21 in Charlotte.
Hangin’ with the Pit Bulls
By Jason Stahl I had no idea that members of NASCAR pit crews were so physically fit. "One exercise we do is the equivalent of climbing straight up a 1,500-foot wall," says Mike Lingerfelt, the front tire changer for the 3M "Pit Bulls" and the No. 16 driver Greg Biffle. Lingerfelt also told me that
Collision Repair Education Foundation Grants Tools to Dozens of Students
The Collision Repair Education Foundation, with the help of GEICO, ABRA Auto Body & Glass and Craftsman, recently awarded spring tool grants and scholarships to dozens of collision repair students throughout the United States. GEICO The Collision Repair Education Foundation and GEICO Philanthropic Foundation announced the winners of the GEICO Spring Scholarship and Tool Grant.
CARSTAR to Attempt to Break Guinness World Record for Largest Car Wash a Second Time
This June 11, thousands of volunteers across the United States and Canada will be washing vehicles in hopes of breaking the Guinness World Record for “Most Cars Washed – Multiple Venues” the CARSTAR "Soaps It Up! Car Wash" set in 2009 by washing more than 4,000 vehicles in eight hours. In the process, it hopes
Collision Repair Education Foundation Summer Golf Outing Sold Out
Through the support of the event’s sponsors and registered attendees, the Collision Repair Education Foundation says its 10th annual summer golf fundraiser has sold out four months prior to the July 21 tee-time. The round of golf and networking reception will bring together 144 industry members from around the country to the Stonebridge Golf Club
LKQ Supports Nine Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation, Joins Industry Leadership Circle Donor Designation
LKQ Corporation has donated $9,000 worth of products to nine collision programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The schools selected were applicants to the Education Foundation’s 2010 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant. Each school was able to select $1,000 in LKQ products for its collision program. In addition, LKQ also donated $6,000 to support
CIF Announces New 2011 Board of Directors
At the annual Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) meeting at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the CIF elected its 2011 Board of Trustees to carry on the association’s initiatives throughout the coming year. The Board of Trustees welcomes trustees William Shaw as chair, John Bosin as vice chair, Jim Muse as treasurer,
CIF Recognizes Need for Hunger Initiatives
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is encouraging everyone in the collision repair industry to help promote its "Shops Against Hunger" campaign. This fundraiser directly supports local and national food banks throughout the United States. Monies raised are used to help feed the needy in our country. Because of the economy, there is a higher demand