Maaco has once again been named one of the top franchise opportunities for veterans this year by Entrepreneur magazine. In their October/November issue, Entrepreneur ranked Maaco 16th among veteran supportive franchises in the U.S. The entire list can be viewed here. Maaco has a longstanding history of supporting the nation’s veterans and active-duty military, with […]
NABC to Host Area Veterans at Garden State Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser Presented by Enterprise
On Wednesday, July 21, local veterans in the Princeton, N.J. area will have an opportunity to join collision repair professionals for a day on the golf course, courtesy of the National Auto Body Council and the annual Drive Fore Courage program. The program is being held as part of the NABC Garden State Pars for […]
Service King Provides Ongoing Employment Support for Veterans
On Nov. 5, Service King participated in the North Central Texas Red, White and You virtual career fair, hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Commission. During the event, Service King Chief Human Resources Officer Sean Huurman hosted a webinar for veterans attending to provide a company overview and discuss job openings. In […]
Veterans in Texas Can Now Be Reimbursed for Insurance Exam Fees
Veterans who passed any Texas insurance exam since early 2019 can now get reimbursed for the fee and military spouses licensed out-of-state will have fees waived. “We’re grateful to Veterans Affairs for approving our request,” said Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan. “This is a small way to honor those who have served our country, and we’re […]
Progressive’s Keys to Progress Event Provides Vehicles to More than 100 Military Families
Partnership with National Auto Body Council’s member collision repair shops and Recycled Rides program to honor veterans at more than 60 events across the U.S. on November 7 Just before Veterans Day, more than 100 veterans and their families will get keys to newly refurbished vehicles as part of Progressive’s seventh annual Keys to Progress […]
Dallas Cowboys and Caliber Collision Celebrate Military Service Members and Veterans at Military Combine
Three-vehicle donation by USAA and Caliber Collision among event highlights. Nearly 4,000 fans flooded the field at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas to cheer and celebrate U.S. Military Service Members competing in the 3rd Annual Dallas Cowboys Military Combine presented by Caliber Collision. The goal of the Military Combine is to honor military heroes, showcase […]
Louisiana Veterans Seeking Insurance Licenses Can Now be Reimbursed for Exam Fees
Veterans applying for insurance licenses with the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) are now eligible for reimbursement of the required exam fees. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs recently approved the LDI’s application to participate in the Veterans Federal Exam Reimbursement Program effective November 1, 2018. The following license types are eligible for fee reimbursement: […]
Service King Reports 500th Veteran Milestone in Mission 2 Hire
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced a milestone in its Mission 2 Hire initiative with the recent hiring of its 500th U.S. Armed Forces Veteran. The importance of this number is embedded in the company’s short-term goal to hire 500 U.S. Armed Forces Veterans and family members within five years. Launched in May 2015, the […]
Progressive Insurance Vehicle Donations Benefit More than 100 Military Families
Working with National Auto Body Council collision repair centers, veterans will be honored at 65 events throughout the country on November 8. This month, more than 100 veterans and their families will be getting keys to newly-refurbished vehicles as part of Progressive’s sixth annual Keys to Progress initiative in conjunction with the National Auto Body […]
New Caliber Collision Academy Gives Ft. Carson Soldiers Collision Repair Training Opportunity
Caliber Collision announced the opening of its Changing Lanes Falcon Academy, a training program for Ft. Carson soldiers nearing the completion of their military service, to learn skills for a successful new career in the fast-growing collision repair industry. Applications are now being accepted for Changing Lanes Falcon Academy classes. The first cohort started August […]