CAWA Leadership Days Full of Issue Discussion and Participation
Attendees heard presentations on eCommerce, telematics, and legislative and regulatory issues anticipated in the upcoming sessions in California, Nevada and Arizona. They also held various committee meetings and concluded the event with a Board of Directors meeting. The next scheduled leadership meeting will be held February 5-6, 2015 in Napa, CA. As announced earlier, Steve Handschuh, President & Chief Executive Officer of MEMA will be the keynote speaker. Registration materials will be sent out in December. For more information, contact the President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or 800.332.2292, ext. 1.  CAWA members being informed on telematics at their leadership meeting
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CAWA's Annual Dinner is Set for November 2, 2014 to "kick-off" Industry Week in Las VegasThe dinner meeting will be held at the Paris Hotel & Spa the Sunday night before AAPEX (from 6pm - 9pm). An invitation will be sent to all members, prospects and friends this month. For immediate information please contact the President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or 800.332.2292, ext. 1.
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Do Your Logistics People Know CAWA Can Save Them $$$ in Transporting Product?Cargo Chief, the CAWA endorsed product transportation company, can save your company money if you are shipping one pallet or a complete load between locations throughout the United States and Canada. See the enclosure (here) and encourage your logistics people to get a quote which is simple and quick. For more information, contact David Nosack at 951.208.7581 or [email protected].
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CAWA Scholarship Applications will be Accepted for 2015 Awards
Scholarship applications will be accepted through March 31, 2015. One application could qualify for up to 15 scholarships. If you're pursuing your education to further your career in the auto care industry or know of someone who is, take the time to apply. CAWA has been pleased to provide scholarships to several students each year in Arizona, California and Nevada. Don't miss this opportunity and apply today at www.automotivescholarships.com. Questions? Contact Rodney Pierini, [email protected] or call 800-332-2292, ext. 1. Below is CAWA Board of Directors member Matthias Kopecky of SSF Imported Auto Parts handing an award check to Jesse Phillips who attends the Automotive Technology Program at Skyline College.
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Three Auto Parts Categories Account for 50 Percent of Online Parts Sales
In terms of dollars spent on automotive replacement parts through online purchasing, or e-tailing, three categories represent half of the dollar volume in 2013, according to E-Tailing in the Automotive Aftermarket from the Auto Care Association. The top three product categories are braking systems (primarily pads and shoes); ignition and engine (fuel pumps, alternators, ignition coils, etc.); and glass, mirrors and lamps. Source: New Auto Care Association E-Tailing Study
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The Home Depot is Testing a New Business Opportunity, the Do-It-Yourself Automotive SegmentCarol Tom�, chief financial officer for Atlanta-based Home Depot, revealed the company's interest while talking to the Rotary Club of Atlanta last month. Tom� said the company currently has "Do-It-Yourself Automotive" in a pilot program in about 50 stores across the country.
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NetDriven and CAWA Want You to Sell More PartsAnother member benefit. If you do not have a presence on the internet you are losing sales. See the enclosure (here) and make the commitment to establish a presence today. As a CAWA member, you will receive up to a $500 discount for NetDriven services. Go to www.cawa.org and see the Association's new website which was created by NetDriven to give you a sense of the quality of their work. For more details, contact Jon Napoli at 218.623.7351 or [email protected].
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