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ASA Northwest ATE Sells Out for 5th Year in a Row
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
ASA Northwest produced its 2018 Automotive Training Expo (ATE) March 16--18 at the Doubletree Hilton Seattle Airport. The event sold out for the fifth year in a row.
NATA Hosts Lunch and Learn on New OR Equal Pay Act
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On March 15, the Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA) hosted a Lunch and Learn event in Portland, OR, featuring Tom Engel of Vantage PBS to discuss compliancy with the upcoming Oregon Equal Pay Act.
CAWA Chair Appoints Ryan Maas to Manufacturers’ Advisory Council
CAWA Chair of the Board Jack Gosnell of Next Level Parts has appointed Ryan Maas of Total Specialties USA to the association’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council (MAC).
Chair of CAWA Board of Directors Appoints 2 Industry Veterans to Association's Manufacturers' Advisory Council
CAWA Chair of the Board Jack Gosnell of Next Level Parts has appointed Ken Dowler of Idemitsu Lubricants America and Terry Satchell of Eaton Weatherhead Division to the Association’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council (MAC).
CAWA Hosts YANG Regional Meet-Up, Feb. Leadership Days
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Feb. 16, CAWA hosted a Napa Regional Meet-Up for the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) in conjunction with CAWA’s February Leadership Days and Educational Forum.
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CIF Raises Big Again at 8th Annual Gala Fundraiser in CA
For the eighth time, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) held its annual Gala Fundraiser in Palm Springs, CA.
Mike Mohler Elected as 2018 Secretary to CAWA Board of Directors
At its February leadership meeting, the CAWA Board of Directors elected Mike Mohler of the Automotive Parts Services Group as its 2018 Secretary to the Board of Directors.
Posting Video on Social Media Drives Results
Written by Rochelle BeckelIf you're a business owner with a Facebook page, you've probably noticed that so many others are using Facebook to share video.
CAWA Chair Michael Antonelli Appoints Scott Felts to the AMAC
Written by Rochelle BeckelWhen Chair Antonelli announced the appointment, he commented, "We are pleased to have someone of Mr. Felts’ experience in the industry participating in our Advisory Council. His experience and participation will contribute to CAWA's success, as well".
Michael Rukov Appointed to CAWA, YANG Board of Directors
Written by Rochelle BeckelCAWA Chair of the Board Michael Antonelli of Vantage Marketing Global has appointed Michael Rukov of Repworks Marketing to the Association’s Board of Directors.
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Young Suhr, Jr. of Knox-Seeman Warehouse Appointed to CAWA's Board of Directors
Written by Rochelle BeckelCAWA Chair of the Board, Michael Antonelli of Vantage Marketing Global, has appointed Young Suhr, Jr. of the Knox - Seeman Warehouse to the Association's Board of Directors.
OR Program Offers Auto Tech Students Conversion Training
Written by Rochelle Beckel
The Advanced Transportation Technology Center (ATTC) in Lebanon, OR, a division of Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC), is partnering with the industry, both locally and nationally, to meet the growing need for trained, skilled transportation technicians to support a variety of new vehicles and propulsion systems.
Sherry Marks, an occupational safety consultant with Oregon-OSHA, recently spoke at a standing-room-only NATA Lunch & Learn.
CAWA Installs 2018 Officers of the Board of Directors
Written by Rochelle BeckelAt the CAWA 2017 annual dinner meeting, held in conjunction with Industry Week in Las Vegas, Jack Gosnell of Next Level Parts, Inc. was installed as the Association’s 2018 Chair of the Board.