Women’s Board Rebrands
During the 2016 AAPEX Show the Car Care Council’s Women’s Board unveiled a new name. The group will now be known as Women in Auto Care: A Global Community. The group will continue its mission of providing opportunities, education and career leadership to women in the auto care industry through networking, mentoring, recruitment, recognition, industry
Women’s Board Announces 2016 Women of the Year Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has named the recipients of its annual Women of the Year Awards, including the Auto Care Woman of the Year, Auto Care Woman of Excellence and Female Shop Owner of the Year. Amy Bonder, vice president, sales and strategy, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), has been chosen as the 13th
Women’s Board Unveiling New Name, Logo
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) is celebrating its 20th anniversary by announcing a new name and rebranding effort at AAPEX 2016. The group’s new name, Women in Auto Care, was chosen in response to the WB’s massive growth and upcoming initiatives to establish itself in a leadership position around the globe. “This year
Advance Auto Donates $2.1 Million to Building Homes for Heroes
Advance Auto Parts Inc. has donated $2.1 million to Building Homes for Heroes, an organization that builds and/or modifies homes that will be gifted, mortgage-free, to veterans who were injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Advance Auto raised funds for the donation during its 2016 Vendor Golf Classic in August. Vendor partners, BBB Industries, manufacturer of
It’s an Industry Issue, Not a Women’s Issue
Labor shortages seem to be the common story of our industry. Although sources differ in their analysis of what the Canadian automotive industry labor gap will actually be in the coming years, our members are alarmed, claiming numerous unfilled jobs and a dwindling pool of available skilled candidates. A 2009 Canadian Automotive Repair and Service
Women’s Board Extends Women of the Year Awards Deadline
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has extended the deadline for entries and nominations for the 2016 Automotive Communications Awards and the Women of the Year Awards to Sept. 9. The Women of the Year Awards includes Auto Care Woman of the Year, Female Shop Owner of the Year and Auto Care Woman of Excellence.
Save the Date: Women’s Board Winter Leadership Conference
The Car Care Council Women’s Board 2017 Winter Leadership Conference is scheduled for Feb. 15-16, 2017 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, Calif. The event will be hosted in conjunction with the MACS Training Event and Trade Show. “The 2016 Women’s Board Summer Leadership Conference was a huge hit,” said Amy Mattinat, Women’s Board president.
Call for Nominations: Women of the Year Awards
Each year the Car Care Council Women’s Board recognizes several women leaders for their contributions to the automotive service industry as part of its Women of the Year Awards. The group is now accepting nominations for the “Auto Care Woman of the Year,” “Female Shop Owner of the Year” and “Auto Care Woman of Excellence.” The deadline
Early Bird Registration Open For Women’s Board Summer Conference
There are less than three weeks left to register with the early bird discount for the Women’s Board 2016 Summer Leadership Conference, July 27-28 at The Westin Indianapolis in Indianapolis. The special pricing ends July 1. Some of the event’s featured speakers include: • Rhonda Waters, M. Ed, Waters Learning and Development, speaking on emotional
Registration Open for 2016 Women’s Board Summer Leadership Conference
Registration is now open for the Car Care Council Women’s Board 2016 Summer Leadership Conference hosted in July 27-28, 2016 at the Westin in Indianapolis, Ind. “The Women’s Board Leadership Conference is uniquely designed to provide top-notch networking and education opportunities for women in the auto care industry,” said Amy Mattinat, Women’s Board president. “We
