AAIA Association News
November industry tips from the Car Care Council
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009
Fall Car Care Month in October has come to an end, but that doesn't mean you can't still participate in the "Be Car Care Aware" campaign. Monthly industry event preparation tips are available online.
FedEx® shipping at OfficeMax
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009
Looking for somewhere closer to work or home to drop off your FedEx Express® or FedEx Ground® packages? Now there's another option. More than 900 U.S. OfficeMax locations are accepting drop-off packages from FedEx customers. To find an OfficeMax location near you, visit the OfficeMax Store Locator.
AAPEX 2010 dates set
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009
The 2010 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo is set for Tuesday, Nov. 2, to Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
AAIA's Kathleen Schmatz featured on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio during AAPEX
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, AAIA President and CEO Kathleen Schmatz and AAIA board member Odis Lloyd of NASCAR, were featured on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio's "Tradin' Paint with Rick Benjamin and Chocolate Myers" radio show. The discussion was broadcast live from the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas moments after the opening ceremonies kicked off AAPEX 2009. Schmatz and Lloyd discussed the celebration and strength of the industry and the excitement of this year's show, as they were interviewed right in the midst of thousands of AAPEX participants. Even if you missed the broadcast, you can listen to a recording online.
Car Care Council Women's Board announces 2009 scholarship winners
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009
During its reception at the Sands Expo Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Car Care Council Women's Board presented Jessica Randby of Duluth, Minn., with a $2,500 post-secondary scholarship, as part of the WB scholarship program, now in its seventh year.
Register today: ACC teleconversation -– discuss your AAPEX experience
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2009
The ACC Teleconference "Post-AAPEX Wrap-Up," will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. EDT. Tom Marx, The Marx Group, will facilitate the conversation, which should provide some compelling discussion. The call is open to anyone in the industry but registration is required. To receive the call-in number and passcode, RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 17, to Beatrice Livioco or by calling 240-333-1089.
Federal-Mogul presented with Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2009
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association presented the 2009 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award to Federal-Mogul Corporation in recognition of their support for industry training and education as evidenced by the company's Technical Education Center in St. Louis.
Neal L. Williams recognized with AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2009
Neal L. Williams Sr., chairman of N.A. Williams Company, was presented with the Martin Fromm Lifetime Achievement Award by the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association at its 2009 Business & Education Conference last week in Las Vegas.
AAIA publications awarded in international competition
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2009
The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals has recognized AAIA for outstanding creative achievement in marketing and communications from among 5,000 entries around the world in the 2009 MarCom Awards competition. AAIA won the Gold Award in two categories and Honorable Mention in another.
Rusty Bishop awarded AWDA pursuit-of-excellence honor
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2009
Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts Distributors in Staunton, Va., was honored with the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association's 2009 Pursuit of Excellence Award on Nov. 1. Established in 1983, this award is given annually to a member of AWDA in recognition of excellence in business performance and support for AWDA and its ideals.
R.L. Polk & Co. supports GAAS 2010 as corporate sponsor
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2009
Dave Caracci, chairman of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, announced that R.L. Polk & Co. has renewed its corporate sponsorship of GAAS for the 2010 event. R.L. Polk & Co., the recognized leader in data-driven solutions and automotive aftermarket intelligence, has been the corporate sponsor of GAAS since 2003. GAAS 2010 is scheduled for May 18 and 19 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare outside of Chicago.
Aftermarket Insider highlight: Make an imPACt
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2009
The Automotive Aftermarket Political Action Committee permits AAIA members to pool their political contributions to provide direct support for candidates for Congress that have taken actions in support of the independent aftermarket.
E. Fletcher Lord Jr. selected as AWDA's 2009 Leader of the Year
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2009
E. Fletcher Lord Jr., president and CEO of Replacement Parts Inc. in Little Rock, Ark., has been named the 2009 recipient of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Leader of the Year Award. Each year, AWDA bestows this prestigious award on an aftermarket professional who has contributed to the industry in a unique and significant way.
AAIA Town Hall 2009 features all-industry channel panel
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
Four top aftermarket industry leaders headlined a channel panel to discuss how factors of 2009 impacted their segment of the distribution channel and what's in store for 2010 at this year's AAIA Town Hall breakfast program in Las Vegas.
Car Care Council Women's Board announces 2009 Automotive Communications Award Winners
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
The Car Care Council Women's Board recently announced the winners of the 2009 Automotive Communications Awards. The recipients were honored during the Women's Board reception, which took place Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Sands Expo Center during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo.
Lisa Kranc named 2009 Car Care Council Women's Board "Aftermarket Woman of the Year"
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
The Car Care Council Women's Board announced Lisa Kranc, senior vice president of marketing for AutoZone Inc., as the sixth annual Aftermarket Woman of the Year. "We are all very proud of Lisa and applaud her many years of dedicated service to the automotive aftermarket," said Katie Noga, Women's Board president. "We are honored to have her represent all women within the industry."
AAIA co-hosts popular Chairmen's Reception at AAPEX
AAIA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
More than 750 aftermarket industry executives attended last night's Chairmen's Reception at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. Hosted by AAIA chairman Jerry O'Pry and AASA Board of Governors Chairman Peter Morse, this popular pre-AAPEX kickoff was a standing-room-only networking event.
Telematics Trendline -- November 2009
AAIA SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
Telematics Trendline, a series of articles by Derek Kaufman, C3 Network Inc., is designed to inform AAIA members about the trends in telematics applications for both the retail automotive and commercial trucking industries. Each monthly article highlights products and services that are defining the growth of telematics, focusing on both the technology and the business plans of companies that are working to create this new market and interviewing the people who are making it happen. Read the November 2009 issue of Telematics Trendline.
Aftermarket Insider Highlight: Shop of Tomorrow at AAPEX
AAIA SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
At AAPEX in Las Vegas, from Nov. 3 to 5, the Shop of Tomorrow will demonstrate that game-changing technology is available today. Be sure to stop by booth #2866 at AAPEX.
October Industry Indicators Report
AAIA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
The Industry Indicators Report is a statistical compilation of key variables that are released by a variety of business and economic sources every month. AAIA's market research department records this data, compares the new data with data from the same month of previous year, as well as with a given set of statistical parameters, and then identifies the impact to the business as favorable, unfavorable or indeterminate. This monthly report is designed to provide insight into some of the key indicators affecting the aftermarket industry and your business. The Industry Indicators Report is distributed monthly via e-mail to AAIA members. Click here to view this month's report.
Freight savings program now offers discounts with UPS Freight®
AAIA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
Your AAIA Freight Savings Program has just gotten better! The program now offers up to a 65 percent discount on qualifying LTL freight shipments with UPS Freight. If you are already enrolled in the freight program, call or e-mail Siriani & Associates to get a UPS Freight account or to link your existing account to the savings.
Congressional support growing for fair competition in auto repair industry
AAIA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
Five more members of Congress declared their support of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057). Reps. Michael E. Capuano, D-Mass.; Christopher P. Carney, D-Pa.; Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y.; Michael K. Conaway, R-Texas; and Brad Miller, D-N.C., are the most recent co-sponsors of Right to Repair, which has gained steady support since its introduction. The bill now has 45 sponsors.
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