AASP-MN Annual Meeting and Convention Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its Annual Meeting and Convention will be held April 12 and 13.
Over $125,000 in Scholarships and Grants Available from Collision Repair Education Foundation
Secondary and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have the opportunity to apply for the over $125,000 in available scholarships and tool grants from the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the organization’s industry supporters. The spring 2012 opportunities include: • Collision Repair Education Foundation Scholarship • The Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship
Single Mother Receives Refurbished Pontiac G6 GT from Zara’s Collision
Donna Webb and her four children have the gift of their own transportation this Christmas courtesy of Zara’s Collision Center’s Benevolence Program. Webb was presented with a completely refurbished 2006 Pontiac G6 GT last week during a luncheon ceremony at Zara’s facility. Webb and her two youngest children, Gage, age 5 and Ivy, 3, are
Repair Standards Advisory Committee Enters Next Phase of Feasibility Study
The Advisory Committee will present an overview of its work, including the next steps necessary to complete the study, at the CIC meeting to be held at the Las Vegan Hilton Nov. 2-3.
Honda Motor Co. Names Zara’s Collision Center Certified Body Shop
Zara’s Collision Center has been honored by the Honda Motor Co. with the designation of Honda Certified Body Shop because of Zara’s use of original equipment parts. The announcement was made by Zara’s co-owner Brad Zara, who was notified of the certification by the local dealership, Honda of Illinois. "Honda recognizes a body shop
Nominees for 2012 NABC Board of Directors Announced
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that it has closed nominations for the seven 2012 board positions coming open at the end of this year’s term. Every nominated individual has expressed their interest and desire to work for the NABC board. They were offered the opportunity to participate in the discussions and approval of
I-CAR Honors Award Winners at Industry Event, Recognizes Sponsors
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, recognized several members of the collision inter-industry for their outstanding commitment and dedication at the 2011 I-CAR Industry Event held in Salt Lake City, July 19-21. During the Event, individuals were recognized with the Russ Verona Award, the Jeff Silver Award, the Tech Centre Award and the
AASP/NJ Says Seventh Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing a Big Success
Over 100 golfers and sponsors joined the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) for its seventh annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, May 23 at the Colonia Country club in Colonia, N.J. Early morning weather looked like it might put a damper on the outing, but as tee time approached,
CIC Repair Standards Advisory Committee Launches Business Case Development Project, Seeks Industry Sponsorship
The Repair Standards Advisory Committee, formed by the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) to address the desire for standards in the U.S. collision repair industry, announced that it has selected Condon Consulting, LLC to assist the group in the preparation of a business case statement for the new organization. The cost of the business case development,
A Feminine Touch
LJI Collision Center opens on “Rodeo Drive” in Orange Village, Ohio with – no joke – an art gallery in the customer reception area.