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AkzoNobel to convene industry elite in Sarasota for Acoat selected® Winter Conference Feb 6-8
Written by AkzoNobelAkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas (A&AC) will host the 39th semi-annual gathering of the Acoat selected North American Performance Groups. This meeting is the first of two national Acoat selected gatherings held annually by AkzoNobel, one of the top coatings manufacturers in the world. The conference, scheduled for February 6th thru 8th at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, will provide information and insights for two groups critical for shaping the future of the collision repair industry.
“Acoat selected‘s record of success in helping businesses advance within the collision repair industry spans more than 25 years,” noted Barry Rinehart, North American Services Manager for AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas. ”The rapidly changing dynamics of the collision industry are redefining the roles or distributors and collision repair centers. Both groups are required to become more astute in their business practices to ensure mutual success. This conference, with programs designed for both their unique and combined needs, offers a format to raise awareness, share knowledge and craft solutions to industry issues that are critical for long term survival and sustainability.”
In addition, attendees will participate in an extensive offering of classes designed to promote practices intended to perpetuate sustainable business models. The curriculum will address industry trends, technology and leadership training.
Women's Industry Network Announces Location for 2012 Conference
Written by StaffThe Women's Indsutry Network announced on October 24 the location for their 2012 annual conference. The conference is scheduled to take place at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, GA, May 6-8, 2012.
“We are extremely excited about the selection of Atlanta for our 2012 Conference, as it has always been one of the most frequently requested locations when we asked our members,” said Katie Henwood, DuPont, who serves as WIN’s Conference Committee Co-Chair with Tina Clark, Collision Solutions. “We are working hard to gather an amazing array of speakers and activities for 2012, and we look forward to sharing more details, including a conference brochure, in the near future.”
For more information please see www.womensindustrynetwork.com.
The 2012 Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Conference is scheduled to take place at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, May 6-8, 2012.
“We are extremely excited about the selection of Atlanta for our 2012 Conference, as it has always been at the top of the list when we asked our members,” said Katie Henwood of DuPont, who serves as WIN’s Conference Committee Co-Chair along with Tina Clark of Collision Solutions. “We are working hard to gather an amazing array of speakers and activities for 2012, and we look forward to sharing more details, including a conference brochure, in the near future.”
“WIN is proud to offer a unique educational experience for the industry,” said Victoria Jankowski of State Farm, who also serves as WIN’s Chair. “This will be the 6th year for our WIN conference and we continue to develop a formula for conference content, based on WIN member feedback, that offers something meaningful for a diverse audience.”
For more information about WIN member, go to www.womensindustrynetwork.com.
