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SCRS Welcomes AASP Illinois as Newest Affiliate Association in 2020
Written by Bill PierceThe Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is pleased to announce the addition of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI) as the first association to join SCRS in 2020 as an Affiliate Association.
18th Annual Race for Automotive Education Raises Over $14,000
Written by Bill PierceThe Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its 18th Annual Race for Automotive Education, January 14, 15 and 16, at ProKart Indoor Racing in Burnsville.
As of Jan. 1, 2020, Mike Lane stepped down from his role as executive director of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI) after nearly three decades.
AASP-MO Collects 3,500 Toys for Tots During 2019 Annual Drive
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Dec.11, AASP-MO’s Gateway Collision Chapter hosted its annual Toys for Tots Christmas Social and Christmas Party at Syberg’s Restaurant in St. Louis, MO.
Indianhead Auto Body Association: A Small Association With Big Personality
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskThe Indianhead Auto Body Association has existed for 37 years, serving the northwest corner of Wisconsin.
WAC Thanks Sponsors at 2019 Holiday Party
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Nov. 20, Women in Automotive and Collision (WAC) hosted its 2019 Holiday Party and Sponsor Thank You at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant on Baumgartner Road in St. Louis.
Gen Z on the Rise: AASP-MO Gateway Collision Chapter Meeting
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
AASP-MO’s Gateway Collision Chapter held its bimonthly meeting on Nov. 13 at Syberg’s Dorsett in Maryland Heights, MO, featuring a presentation entitled “Generation Z: Who are kids these days?” with Kevin Andert, manager of college and career readiness for North and South Technical High Schools, St. Louis Special School District.
NABA’s 2019 Annual Education Day Featured Lineup of Collision Repair Educators
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Oct.18-19, the Nebraska Auto Body Association (NABA) hosted its 2019 Annual Education Day at the SW Holiday Inn in Lincoln, NE.
St. Louis School-Business Partnership Presents at WAC Meeting
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskAt noon on Oct. 16, Women in Automotive and Collision (WAC) held its October meeting at Dean Team Volkswagen’s Ascent Room in Ballwin, MO.
AASP-MN Invites Author of Collision Repair Bill to Learn About Industry
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskAs AASP-MN continues to promote the passage of legislation that would require insurers to pay for OEM-mandated repair procedures, the association invited Representative Ruth Richardson (DFL – Mendota Heights, MN), who authored the bill in the House, to a recent meeting which was held at Heppner’s Auto Body in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
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AASP-MN to Host “Beyond the Four Strokes” Seminar
Written by Alexis WilsonOn Wednesday, Oct. 16, AASP-MN will host “Beyond the Four Strokes: What Do You Do When Nothing You See is Wrong, but Something is Broken?” from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., at EP Auto, Tire & Glass, Eden Prairie, MN.
AASP-MO Gateway Collision Chapter Hosts MEGA Meeting
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Gateway Collision Chapter of AASP-MO held its first meeting after summer break at Syberg’s Dorsett in Maryland Heights, MO, sponsored by Mitchell International, Mid-Nite Auto Parts, Chapman & Hogan Insurance, and United Fire Group (UFG).
Christy Jones Honored as NAWBO Iowa 2019 Business Owner of the Year
Written by Alexis WilsonR Jones Collision 1 owner, Christy Jones, has been honored with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) "Business Owner of the Year" award.
KABA's July Event Focuses on Safe Repairs
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn July 27, the Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA) hosted a full-day educational event for collision repair industry professionals at Thirsty’s Brew Pub and Grill in Hays, KS.