Auto Care Association Launches Operation Auto Care Veterans’ Program
The Auto Care Association has launched Operation Auto Care, a new program developed to help address the industry’s need for a new pool of talented employees. Driven by the association’s Education Committee industry career initiative, the program will connect transitioning military veterans with jobs in the auto care industry.
Auto Care Association CEO Kathleen Schmatz To Retire In December 2015
Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, recently announced her plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2015. Schmatz joined the association in 2002, and was named president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2004 after 30 years with Babcox Media.
Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended For Women’s Board Winter Meeting
Join the Car Care Council Women’s Board for two days at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 4-5, 2015. All associates and non-associates are invited. The early bird registration deadline has been extended until Jan. 12.
Women’s Board Seeks Donations For 2015 Winter Leadership Conference Silent Auction
The Car Care Council Women’s Board will be holding its third annual silent auction during the 2015 Winter Leadership Conference, Feb. 4-5 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Fla. All proceeds will benefit the Women’s Board scholarship fund.
Robert Bosch Relaunches Bosch Auto Parts Website
Robert Bosch LLC has implemented major design changes within its www.boschautoparts.com website. The company says a new responsive design now makes it easier for users to search for, select and purchase Bosch products using either a desktop or mobile device. The new, redesigned website was launched on Oct. 30.
Women In The Automotive Industry Do More Than Survive: They Thrive
To make it in the automotive industry, you have to be hardworking, friendly and diligent. To make it in the automotive industry as a female, you have to be a confident go-getter, in addition to all of the above. Fortunately, the auto industry is attracting more and more of these strong, talented females, which means women have new career opportunities knocking at their doors. But why would a woman choose a male-dominated workplace over other options?
Car Care Council Women’s Board Names Female Shop Owner Of The Year
Bogi Lateiner, owner, 180 Degrees Automotive Inc., has been named the Female Shop Owner of the Year. Lateiner has grown her business from a one-person operation to a mostly female-staffed million-dollar company without any advertising. Her shop is known for its unique design with a coffee-shop inspired waiting room, and is well-respected by her employees and customers.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2014 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has announced the recipients of its 2014 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $24,000 in scholarships.
3A Automotive Service: Where Friendly, Honest Auto Repair Equals Profitability, Customer Satisfaction
Let’s face it: No one likes working weekends. Saturdays and Sundays are a chance to catch up on chores, visit with friends and, most importantly, spend quality time with family. It’s why 3A Automotive Service is closed on the weekends, and it just might be one of the reasons President Jimmy Alauria doesn’t have much
New Study: Women Would Rather Go To The Dentist Than A Repair Shop
Most consumers (83 percent) continue to ‘feel’ overcharged in the auto repair process and rank the experience of going to the repair shop/dealership to get their car repaired on a par with going to the dentist (with women preferring the dentist), according to a new consumer survey from AutoMD.com.