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NABC to Broadcast Meeting through Collision Hub

This technological breakthrough allows NABC to open a meeting to the industry without being limited by geographic constraints. Anyone with broadband Internet access will be able to view the proceedings through a window streaming live video by logging into the Collision Hub Web site, www.collisionhub.com.

Collision Hub founder and CEO Kristen Felder along with Dave Henderson of Autowatch—both NABC members—first brought the idea to NABC before NACE.

“Many within our industry want to participate in key events, but logistical or budgetary issues prevent them from doing so,” Felder said. “Through harnessing the power of the Internet and social networking technologies we can help dismantle those barriers. It’s an opportunity to unite the industry further.”

NABC believes Collision Hub will display and reinforce the association’s commitment of being open to the entire industry.

"We’ve always been about transparency," stated NABC Executive Director Chuck Sulkala. “Collision Hub helps us make good on our goal by extending our industry reach. More folks will gain exposure to what we do. It goes both ways, as well. we’ll get direct feedback in live time from more people than ever. It’s a great chance to refine our focus on the needs of the industry."

One NABC board member that will attend the January meeting from the convenience of his desktop is John Arnold of the Iowa Collision Repair Association. “As a new board member I really want to participate as much as I can, but there was no way I could make the long trip to southern California,” Arnold explained. “Thanks to Collision Hub, I’ll ‘be there’ despite the distance-causing time constraints.”

Collision Hub membership is not required to stream the broadcast for viewing purposes, but access to an online chat room that allows active participation including the live posting of questions does. Submissions will be addressed by NABC at the time of the broadcast, time permitting.

In the days following the broadcast, NABC will review and evaluate the experience and decide how it wants to go forward.

“The help and guidance of Kristen and Dave has been terrific,” noted NABC President George Avery. “Not all groups are in the unique position of NABC, which is completely open and accessible, but the Collision Hub service set is versatile enough that savvy organizations will find a way to leverage it. NABC is delighted to take part in this exciting new initiative.”

Interested parties can go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHT-m1thqhc to view a short instructional video on how to attend a meeting using Collision Hub.

Collision Hub provides a central network for professionals in the collision repair and related industries. The site encourages participation of all parties and believes that all industry voices are important, and should be provided a vehicle to express themselves and to interact. The site offers a comprehensive industry calendar of events, blogs, videos, forums, photographs, and over 30 specialty groups. Collision Hub is available on Facebook and can be followed on Twitter.

NABC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the image of the Collision Repair Industry.

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