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AASP-MN Automotive Scholarships Up for Grabs

January 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Deadline to apply is March 31. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will be awarding scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive service or collision repair programs. Scholarship awards will $500 – $1,500 per student and can be applied towards tuition or tool purchases. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Scholarships

IAA Opens New Branches in Minnesota and Maryland

December 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced the opening of new branches in Minnesota and Maryland. IAA Minneapolis South (MN) is the second branch in Minnesota and provides significant inventory storage and updated facilities to serve the growing needs of the Twin Cities area. IAA Elkton (MD), the state’s fifth branch, supports growing demand in Baltimore and northern […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, Maryland, Minnesota, Openings

Classic Collision Acquires Third Collision Repair Center in Minnesota

December 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Roering Auto Body in Saint Paul, Minn. Roering Auto Body has been serving Saint Paul and the surrounding areas since 1982. “Our mission is to provide our customers with the most professional, courteous service and quality workmanship, and we believe that Classic Collision will continue that here in Saint […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Minnesota

AASP-MN 21st Annual Race for Automotive Education January 23-26

November 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced that its 21st Annual Race for Automotive Education is planned for January 23-26, at ProKart Indoor Racing, in Burnsville, Minn. The event serves as the Alliance’s primary fundraiser for its Automotive Education Fund, which provides financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs and […]

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3M and CREF Hosted Career Fair Connected Over 200 Students with the Collision Repair Industry

October 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

This week, over 200 students from across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area attended a skilled trade career fair event hosted by the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in partnership with 3M at its global headquarters in St. Paul, MN. The interactive two-day event was tailored for students seeking insight into the diverse career opportunities available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Minnesota

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall High School & College Career Fair Schedule

August 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its Fall 2022 High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs schedule across the country to provide employers with an opportunity to get to know thousands of incoming industry professionals. “CREF’s Career Fairs provide a unique opportunity for collision industry employers to connect with hundreds of students who […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Workforce Development

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Minnesota

June 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announces the addition of CARSTAR Apple Valley Collision Center, a 15,000 sq. ft. facility located at 6904 145th W. in Apple Valley, Minn. to its network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities. Mike Bighley, owner of CARSTAR Apple Valley Collision Center, has been in the collision repair industry for over 17 years. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Minnesota, Network Affiliations

AASP-MN 27th Annual Golf Outing June 15

May 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its 27th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, June 15th at Majestic Oaks Golf Club, Ham Lake, Minn. Over 150 AASP-MN members, their employees, industry vendors, and insurance representatives are expected to enjoy the day of golf and socializing. Play will begin at […]

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AASP-MN Announces Board of Directors

May 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

April marked the beginning of service for the 2022–2023 Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) Board of Directors. The Alliance welcomed new board members: Dan Gleason, Pro-Tech Auto Repair, Corcoran, (Mechanical seat); Aaron Swanson, LaMettry’s Collision, Eden Prairie, (Collision seat); and Paul Yager, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Eagan (Associate Division Director). They join other members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Board of Directors, Minnesota, People

Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Minnesota

April 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Crystal Lake Automotive in Burnsville and Lakeville Minnesota. Classic Collision now operates a total of 176 repair centers in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington.  Crystal Lake Automotive was established in 1986. In the 1990s, the company […]

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