WIN Announces Fifth Annual Conference Destination
The 2011 Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Conference is scheduled to take place at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Calif., May 1-3, 2011. “This will be our 5th annual conference, and it promises to be a great forum for education, networking and personal development,” said Kim White of FinishMaster, who also serves as
Don’t You Feel Smarter?
The 2010 BodyShop Business Conference that was held Sept. 17-18 in Indianapolis is now just a memory, and as I look back on it, I realize that for everyone who participated in the event, it should be a memory of learning and enjoyment. As a bonus, the weather cooperated nicely and enabled us to see
BodyShop Business Conference a Successful Mix of Education, Exhibits
The 2010 BodyShop Business Conference, held in downtown Indianapolis Sept. 17-18 at the Hilton Hotel & Suites, delivered over 150 attendees a blend of valuable industry insight, business knowledge and new technologies based around the theme "Succeeding Through Change." The event kicked off Friday morning with keynote speaker George Avery, claims consultant with State Farm.
BodyShop Business Conference Kicks Off Friday!
The collision repair industry is buzzing as the much anticipated BodyShop Business Conference at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis kicks off Friday! Over 180 industry professionals will be learning about everything from environmental laws to marketing to advanced metals. Here’s a look at the breakouts: • Advanced Metals – Jeff Poole, I-CAR
WIN Sponsoring Women’s Professional Development Track at NACE
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has partnered with Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) to sponsor and create this year’s Women’s Professional Development Track course offerings. The courses will be offered at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), held in conjunction with ASRW, Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WIN Employment Webinar Discusses Increase in Harassment Claims, Including Male-On-Male ‘Hazing’
The Women’s Industry Network’s (WIN) first interactive employment webinar, "Demystifying Discrimination, Diversity and the Evolving Workforce," is available to the entire industry on WIN’s website. The webinar originally aired July 27 and was made available to WIN members and sponsors. The session looked at best practices for recruiting and hiring top notch talent and navigating
Women’s Industry Network Launches Its First Interactive Employment Webinar
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN), in partnership with the national labor and employment law firm, Littler Mendelson, will launch its first employment webinar, "Demystifying Discrimination, Diversity and the Evolving Workforce," on July 27 at 1 p.m. Central as a benefit to its members and sponsors. The one-hour interactive program will also allow members to ask
PBES Elects New Chairman, Board Members
The Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES), a segment of AAIA, has recently elected a new chairman and board members to its committee. Werner Diersch, Painters Supply & Equipment Co., was elected as the 2010-2011 chairman, while the following individuals were elected to the board: • William Small (re-elected), DuPont Performance Coatings • Gueary Preston
Women’s Industry Network Welcomes Five New Directors to Its Board
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) recently elected five new directors to its board. Teresa Bolton, Tina Clark, Megan Erickson, Kristen Felder and Katie Henwood will each serve a two-year term effective June 2010. Teresa Bolton is the director of Collision Repair Test Development for ASE and is involved in the SkillsUSA Collision Repair Technology Committee.
Women’s Industry Network 2010 Enjoys Record Attendance
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) annual conference had record attendance this year, with 142 women traveling from throughout the United States and Canada to Orlando, Fla. The largest segment of attendees was collision repairers. Now in its fourth year, the conference continues to appeal to a broad cross section of women in the industry, from