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Chasidy Rae Sisk
Chasidy Rae Sisk is a freelance writer from New Castle, DE, who writes on a variety of topics.
She can be reached at crsisk@gmail.com.
AWAF Hosts Training, Awards Scholarships and Continues to Inspire Despite COVID
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskAlthough in-person meetings are on hiatus due to the threat of COVID-19, the Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) has not allowed the chaos of 2020 to prevent them from inspiring and enlightening members.
Restore Crashworthiness with Corrosion Protection---Keys to a Safe and Proper Collision Repair
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk“Today’s vehicles are highly engineered and not forgiving of imprecise repair processes. When it comes to crashworthiness after the repair, millimeters and milliseconds matter!” according to Scott Peirce, strategic account manager at 3M, during ASA’s Aug. 19 "Webinar Wednesday."
This year’s Collision P.R.E.P. program commenced Aug. 6 with “Documenting for Repair Process and Liability, and Building a Bulletproof File,” presented by Mark Olson of VECO Experts.
ARA Takes Summer Road Trip Virtual, Annual Convention to Follow Suit
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) planned its inaugural ARA Summer Road Trip for July 23-25, with the intention of connecting up-and-coming industry leaders with experienced auto recycling veterans through tours of several ARA member facilities.
WACTAL Welcomes New Executive Director Deb Brunett
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
The Wisconsin Auto Collision Technicians Association Ltd (WACTAL) is pleased to welcome new Executive Director Deb Brunett.
Bogi Lateiner Discusses Post Corona Customer Care and Communications
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
Now that the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for a couple months, things are slowly starting to reopen, leading people to talk about the new normal and what life will be like post-corona.
ATI Shares Five-Step Rapid Recovery Plan for Automotive and Collision Repair Shops for Beyond COVID
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
The Automotive Training Institute (ATI) on May 19 shared valuable information related to the current situation and how to survive the pandemic in “Beyond COVID: A 5-Step Rapid Recovery Plan for Auto Shops.”
ASA’s May Webinar Wednesday Explains How the SBA Works for Small Businesses
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
During ASA’s monthly Webinar Wednesday on May 20, “How the SBA Works for You” was presented by Stefanie Baker Wehagen, national ombudsman and assistant administrator for regulatory enforcement, Office of the National Ombudsman (ONO), U.S. Small Business Administration.
May CIECAst Explores ADAS Calibrations---Do It Right and Document What You Do
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
CIECA’s May 21 CIECAst featured Brent Johnson, director of global product management for Chief Collision Technology, part of VSG and Dover, who presented “ADAS Calibrations---Do It Right and Document What You Do.”
WIN Hosts Webinar on WIN’ning SOPs with Dave Luehr
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN®) hosted a free webinar May 20 for more than two dozen members, featuring Dave Luehr of Elite Body Shop Solutions.
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Most Insurers Reimbursing for COVID Clean Up Most of the Time
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, auto body shops have been forced to step up their vehicle sanitization efforts.
Local Associations Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Members and Organizations
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskCollision repair industry associations around the country may take different stances on various matters, but one shared commonality is the intent of improving the businesses of their members.
COVID-19 Introduces New Cyber Risks to Collision and Automotive Repair Shops
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
In addition to the risk COVID-19 poses to people’s individual health, shop owners and personnel should also be aware that the global pandemic poses increased risks for cybercrime.
NY Shop Owner Opts to Close Shop During COVID-19 to Protect Employees
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
New York has been one of the areas hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 15,000 deaths from COVID-19.