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OR Auto Body Shop Making Protective Face Shields
Normally, the people donning protective gear would be fixing wrecked cars---but at Central Auto Body in Portland, OR, these are not normal times.
CA Auto Body Shop Owner Buys Building, Adds Jobs
Jon Ramirez went to work at his parents’ auto repair shop in Suisun City, CA, in 1980, and purchased the shop in 2013.
LCCC Faculty Adapt to Online Courses, but Will Miss Teaching Students In-Person
When Robert Benning returns to teach auto body repair classes at Laramie County Community College, the 13 students he’s taught since fall semester won’t be joining him in the lab.
NV Governor Formally Issues 'Stay at Home' Directive
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a formal "stay at home" directive to Nevadans, extending the closure of schools and non-essential businesses until Apr. 30.
Elon Musk Rushes 1,200 Ventilators to LA, CA Governor Confirms
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk donated more than 1,200 ventilators March 23, staying true to his word he will do what he can to support medical facilities currently struggling against the coronavirus outbreak.
Able Body Shop Acquires Spruce Park Auto Body, Inc.
Able Body Shop in Anchorage, AK, is excited to announce it recently acquired Spruce Park Auto Body, Inc.
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Guide for OR Business Owners to Comply with Governor's New Executive Order
On March 23, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order immediately shutting down many Oregon businesses in an effort to slow the spread of Coronavirus.
COVID-19 FAQs for Nevada Employers as Businesses Ordered Closed
Adopting the mantra “Stay Home for Nevada,” Gov. Steve Sisolak announced enhanced COVID-19 risk mitigation measures, including the closure of non-essential public-facing businesses in Nevada for at least 30 days, effective at noon March 18.
Pirate Garage Car Show Set for Early June
Helping students learning valuable life skills and exposing them to potential career paths has been the highlight of Rob Hill’s career as the automotive instructor at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School in Santa Ynez Valley, CA, for the past seven years.
ID Man to Serve Jail Time for ‘Crash And Buy’
An Idaho man was sentenced to jail over an alleged “crash and buy” auto insurance fraud scheme.