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Tuesday January 6

AASP-MN Annual Meeting and Convention Announced

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has scheduled its annual meeting and convention for February 27 and 28,2009, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The line-up includes programs for mechanical and collision repair shop owners, managers, and technicians, as well as industry suppliers.

Friday’s schedule includes:

  • Lip Service: First Class Telephone Skills, presented by Margie Seyfer of Impact Presentations
  • Outsell, Upsell and Close, presented by Mike Anderson of Wagonwork Collision Centers
  • Protecting Your Assets: Collision Shop Safety, Janet Keyes & Carol Keyes, C.H.E.S.S.
  • Mechanical Repair – What Does it Mean to Be Green? Mike Nelson, MPCA
  • Conflict Remodel, Julie Allen, Catalyst for Sustainable Change
  • Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding – What’s it All About? Shawn Collins
  • Keynote Address by Dennis Stauffer, Insight Fusion, Inc.
  • Winning Women Customers, Margie Seyfer, Impact Presentations
  • Managing by Process, NOT by Luck, Mike Anderson, Wagonwork Collision Centers
  • Modern Engine Lubrication, Kevin McCartney
  • I-CAR Hybrid Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Mitch Becker

Saturday’s line-up includes:

  • Know Your P-Pages, Mike Anderson, Wagonwork Collision Centers
  • I-CAR Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding, Shawn Collins
  • Fuel Efficiency Diagnosis & Service, Kevin McCartney
  • Exiting Your Business: A Guide to the Process, Dyanne Ross-Hanson, Exit Planning Strategies
  • How to Save Money on Your Insurance in a Challenging Economy, Jeff Maas, Associated Insurance Agents
  • Boost Your Business Alumni Workshop, Dale Feste and Rick Soderlund

    In addition to the seminars, AASP-MN will provide several opportunities for attendees to network and socialize with their peers. A social activity is planned for Friday evening, which will feature industry vendors displaying their new products and services and a dinner at the renowned Lake Elmo Inn.

    For registration information go online at www.aaspmn.org or call the AASP-MN office at 612-623-1110.

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