The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced details on its next Educational Conference being held May 3-5in Newport Beach, Calif. “Driving the Future” is the 2020 theme for the two-and-a-half-day event that brings education, connection and celebration to collision industry professionals each year. “Being held in one of the most iconic locations in California, Newport Beach […]
Maaco Recognizes Top-Performing Franchisees at Annual Convention
At the 2019 Maaco Convention in Boca Raton, Fla., Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair recognized top North American franchisees who exemplified the “Breakthrough” convention theme with awards for top performance, including outstanding sales, operational excellence, leadership, growth and overall performance. “It’s an honor to recognize the top performers in the Maaco system,” said Bob […]
Impact of Marijuana Legalization and Automated Vehicles on Agenda at National Highway Safety Conference
750 of the nation’s top highway safety leaders will convene at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, Calif. next week for the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) Annual Meeting, Imagine the Future: Advancing Traffic Safety through Technology and Innovation, occurring August 25-28. The meeting draws attendees from the federal and state governments, the private sector, law […]
CIECA Announces Jon Delgado and Sheryl Driggers to Speak at Conference
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced addition speakers for its September 16-18 Connex 2019 event. Sheryl Driggers, co-owner of Universal Collision, will discuss the soft skills needed to thrive in today’s digital world. With current and future technology, as we automate tasks for efficiency, Sheryl says there’s a greater need to sharpen leadership […]
Record Attendance at Opening of ASE Instructors Conference
The largest training conference in the country, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Instructor Training Conference, is off to a great start at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas. Over 365 high school and post-secondary instructors from around the country are attending the conference, which is hosted by the ASE Education Foundation. The […]
Agenda Announced for September 16-18 CIECA Conference
CIECA announced that its annual symposium this year will include viewing a crash test at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). CIECA’s 11th annual conference, CIECA Connex 2019, will take place in Charlottesville, Va. on September 16-18. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear information about blockchain, cybersecurity, legislation regarding autonomous vehicles, calibration, technical […]
ASE to Host Instructor Training Conference in Texas
The annual National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Instructor Training Conference will be held July 22-25 at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas. Over 350 high school and post-secondary instructors from around the country will be attending the ASE Instructor Training Conference hosted by the ASE Education Foundation. These instructors are teaching the next-generation […]
CARSTAR Creators Share Success Stories on 30th Anniversary
Lirel Holt, founder, and Sam Mercanti, master franchisor for Canada, joined the 30th Anniversary Celebration at the CARSTAR Acceleration 2019 Conference. Lirel Holt, a Kansas City owner of a collision repair company, had an idea back in the 1980s to help independent shop owners like himself unite with professional standards, common repair practices, buying power […]
CARSTAR Conference Next Week in Chicago
CARSTAR, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will host the CARSTAR Acceleration 2019 conference, July 10-12, on the shores of Lake Michigan at the Hilton Chicago. The 2019 CARSTAR conference is the third annual North American event which integrates the U.S. and Canadian conferences. More than 1,000 CARSTAR franchise partners from across North America, corporate […]
Fix Auto USA Recognizes Network Achievement at 17th Annual Conference
At its 2019 Annual Conference, Fix Auto USA reiterated the distinct and diverse value of its platform and the fundamental values its network appreciates. Fix Auto USA Franchise Partners were joined by executives representing every facet of the industry, allowing for the complete participation of the Fix Auto USA family. “Our Conference serves as a […]