iATN/ASA Service Professionals Industry Reception Scheduled for Nov. 6 in Las Vegas
BEDFORD, TEXAS, October 22, 2008 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) will jointly sponsor the seventh annual Service Professionals Industry Reception Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. in South Seas Ballroom Level 3 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (South Convention Center) in Las Vegas. The event will be an excellent opportunity for service professionals to visit and network with fellow professionals in a relaxed setting, featuring light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. No registration is required nor is there a fee to attend.
The reception will take place during the ASRW (Nov. 5-8), AAPEX (Nov. 4-6) and SEMA (Nov. 4-7) shows, in conjunction with ASA's Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS), to be held Nov. 5-8.
"CARS continues to be the place to find top-quality technical training and management classes. But just as important, it provides excellent networking opportunities for all service and repair professionals," said Ron Pyle, ASA's president and chief staff executive. "We're pleased to be able to partner with iATN to offer this reception in conjunction with the inaugural activities of ASRW and the move to the Mandalay Bay."
Brent Black, iATN founder and president, said, "iATN members are part of a large online community and they really enjoy the reception and the opportunity it provides to go 'offline' and meet face-to-face with technicians from around the world who share common goals and challenges."
Information about the reception is available at www.CARSevent.com, http://members.iatn.net/meetings/vegas08 or www.ASRWnow.com.
The International Automotive Technicians' Network is the largest online network of automotive technicians in the world. iATN has 63,000 members in more than 150 countries and is supported by the automotive industry's top manufacturers, information providers, suppliers, associations and publications. These industry sponsors, along with sponsoring shop and technician members, make iATN possible. For additional information about iATN, visit www.iatn.net.
The iATN Mission of Excellence: To promote the continued growth, success and image of the professional automotive technician by providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge and the promotion of education, professionalism and integrity.
The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA serves an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from both the mechanical and collision repair segments of the automotive service industry. ASA's headquarters is in Bedford, Texas.
ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. For additional information about ASA, including past news releases, go to www.ASAshop.org, or visit ASA's legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com.
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