Thank You to Our Sponsor of This Edition of CAWA Connections
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You are Invited to Attend CAWA's Training Session in Napa on February 4, 2016
From mergers and acquisitions to e-commerce's emergence in the distribution of automotive parts, come and hear the experts on these matters at CAWA's training session next month. How social media can benefit your company and sales to the most current reports on the telematics issue, you will not want to miss this ½ day event.
University of the Aftermarket CEU's are available to attendees, as well. To register for the training session, which is open to members, prospects and friends, see the enclosure (
here).
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Watch Out for Governmental Discussions and Hearings on Telematics
CAWA representatives, along with our partners at the Auto Care Industry Association, met with the Counsel of the Senate Judiciary Committee to present the aftermarket's concerns and issues relating to telematics in December. See the enclosed paper (
here) discussing our position and visit
www.cawa.org and watch the whiteboard on the homepage for what telematics means to our industry. Anticipate legislative hearings in California in 2016 regarding telematics. For more information, contact our California based legislative advocate, Gary Conover at
[email protected] or 916.233.9655.
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You are Probably Leaving Money on the Table - General Liability Insurance
CAWA's partner, Armstrong & Associates have exclusive discounts with many A+ rated carriers. You may be "leaving money on the table" with your liability premiums. A NO cost, NO commitment quote from Armstrong & Associates would be the way to go, in cutting costs, starting out in 2016. See the enclosure (
here) for details. Another member benefit.
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Here's Your Chance to Sponsor Future Editions of this Newsletter and Reach Over 1600+ of Your Colleagues and Customers While Supporting Your Trade Association Out West
See the enclosure for details (
here).
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CAWA Scholarships Available for 2016 - Application Process is Open
Interested in receiving a scholarship from the Association for your employees, children, family members and others who would be welcomed into the auto care industry? Applying is easy! The online application process allows students interested in aftermarket careers to submit one application each year online at
www.automotivescholarships.com and receive consideration for several scholarships. For more information, see
www.cawa.org or contact CAWA Member Services at
[email protected] or 800.332.2292, ext. 6. Another member benefit.
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Are You Ready to be Successful in Selling Product in 2016?
If your business runs on the calendar year, it's that time of year again. As of January first the "new-business" slate has been wiped clean and the pressure is on to produce. We all know the basics: come up with goals and objectives, develop a plan, determine why you absolutely have to make it happen, and then get to work. That said, if you want 2016 to be significantly better than 2015 it's going to take an attitude shift and massive action. And while you're charging ahead every day getting done what needs to be done, it will be helpful to keep these three lesser-known success ideas in mind. See the enclosed article (
here) for details.
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Remember, Car Manufacturers Cannot Void a Warranty if Aftermarket Service and Parts Were Used in Servicing and Repairing the Vehicle While Under Warranty
See the link to the Federal Communications Commission website (
here) and alert your commercial customers. Call Jennifer Zins, CAWA's Director of Government Affairs with questions at 916.871.0603 or email her at
[email protected].
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2016 Dues Non Deductibility Statement
For federal income tax purposes, CAWA dues may be deductible as a business expense but not as a charitable contribution. CAWA estimates that 44% of your dues for 2016 are not deductible as a business expense because they are attributable to lobbying as is in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6033. Contributions to the Political Action Fund are not deductible as a charitable contribution or as a business expense for federal income tax purposes. For more information, consult with your accountant or tax attorney.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from CAWA!
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