The convention will be held Apr. 30-May 2 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

"Plan to come early and stay late,” said Reggie Denney, ASA chairman and owner of Reggie Denney Auto Repair, Eden, N.C. “In addition to all that Orlando has to offer, the camaraderie of your fellow shop owners and managers in these challenging economic times will provide business solutions to help you stay successful.”

Event highlights will include sessions focusing on the automotive service and collision repair segments of the industry; a benefit provider networking reception; an ASA board of directors meeting; a State of the Association address by Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive; an affiliate assembly meeting; three AMI courses; and ASA’s annual Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, which will again host the AMI graduation ceremony. (Tire Review/Akron)