Coming soon!
MEETING INVITE
What will the impending rollout of State Farm’s PartsTrader system mean for Virginia and Maryland repairers?
Come hear the possibilities… You can’t afford to miss it.
PartsTrader Rollout, “Turning Legislators Into Friends”, Member Social and Annual Election
WMABA Members and Guests are invited for our annual member social and issues discussion meeting, featuring the Alexander & Cleaver Government Relations team for an informative look into creating inroads at your local State House. We will also discuss recent developments related to insurer mandated parts procurement. Members from ALL AREAS are encouraged to attend!
“It’s not as hard as you think to make a legislator an ally for your business. My State Senator spent several hours at my business getting to know how our industry works, and how he could help make the state a better place to work. He has become a true champion for us!” – Torchy Chandler, Chandler’s Collision Center
Member social and Board of Directors Election to follow presentation.
***Dinner Included!***
LOBBY DAY INVITE
Breakfast with Body Shops & Legislators
Do you want the opportunity to keep your same vendors when it comes to purchasing parts and materials?
Come find out about parts and parts legislation for the upcoming 2014 legislative session. Presentation given by WMABA officials, as well as our representatives from Alexander & Cleaver. This important meeting will cover the dynamics of our proposed bill, as well as how repairers and vendors can participate – large or small.
Repairers who register prior to a week in advance will have an opportunity to schedule a meeting with their personal legislators.
***Breakfast Included***
MEETING INVITE
A Day with Mike Anderson: The Encyclopedia of Estimating Practices
(Also: Parts Procurement, State of the Industry and Future of DRPs)
Collision repairers in the WMABA region know Mike Anderson as a former Board member and the one-time owner of Wagonwork Collision Centers in Alexandria, VA, but shops throughout the United States know this industry veteran as one of the greatest consultants, motivational speakers and friends the automotive field has ever known.
Join the successful industry pro and founder of www.collision-advice.com for a full-day workshop specifically geared toward WMABA members.
Scheduled topics of discussion include: Improving cycle time; Receiving fair compensation; The importance of proper repairs; Reduce shop stress; Writing a proper estimate; Improving insurer relations; Lean processes; And much more!