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Automotive Distribution Network
  
July 18, 2017 Week In Connections

Motorcar Parts of America Steps up Again as the Association's Exclusive Sponsor of Its Annual Gala Event
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. will, once again, be the exclusive sponsor of the 2017 Gala Dinner in conjunction with the annual AAPEX and SEMA trade shows being held in Las Vegas during Industry Week. The annual gala event is the highlight of the year for the Association, and is dedicated to raising funds for CAWA's scholarship program. The event also recognizes the outgoing leadership's service and commitment to CAWA and industry with its "Red Vest" award ceremony. Mr. Ted Wise, former Co-President and COO of O'Reilly Auto Parts, will give this year's keynote address at the event. The gala will be held at Caesar's Palace on Sunday evening October 29, 2017. 

Should you or your company be interested in donating cash, raffle or auction prizes, please see the contribution form and solicitation letter from this year's Fundraising Committee Chair, David Wendt of Delphi Products & Service Solutions ( here).

MPA


Have You Ever Wondered How CAWA is of Value to You and Your Company?
See the enclosure ( here) for clues! Plus view the "CAWA story" in the brief video below. If CAWA can assist, we are a telephone call or email away (800.332.2292 or programs@cawa.org). Another member benefit.


Click here if you are unable to see the above video.

New Rules Went into Effect on July 1 - May Leave California Employers Scrambling to Amend Hiring Policies for Employees with Criminal Histories
Essentially, the new rules from the California Fair Employment and Housing Council significantly limit the ability for the state's employers to consider criminal records when making employment decisions. With the additional guidelines, employers will be legally prohibited from considering arrests that did not result in conviction, juvenile court convictions, sealed or expunged convictions, and non-felony cannabis possession convictions that are more than two years old. Employers found to be in violation of the new policy would be at risk of single plaintiff or class action litigation. Should you have questions regarding this new rule, contact CAWA's California based attorney, Steve Marmaduke at 916.441.2430 or smarmaduke@wilkefleury.com, to receive ½ hour a month of FREE legal consultation on issues such as this one.  Another member benefit.  

Recent Graduates and Job Seekers Can Connect with Potential Employers at the CAWA Career Center
The online career resource center is designed specifically for the $381 billion auto care industry. After setting up a free profile here candidates can upload a resume, choose to make it confidential, designate military status and receive email alerts of new job postings. Career fields in the auto care industry include accounting, customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, inventory management, manufacturing, marketing, research and development, retail, sales, sourcing, supply chain, technical support, training, vehicle repair and more. Another member benefit.

CAWA Career Board

Thanks Again to the Following Companies That Sponsored CAWA's Leadership Days in San Diego
Bilstein
Genuine Parts Company
HERI
Idemitsu
LiquiMoly
ZF


Want Complimentary VIP Employee Benefits Services That Would Normally Cost You Significant Dollars?
Look no further than our insurance partner Coremark & Armstrong. Here are some examples and more information can be found here.
  • HRIS onboarding and enrollment platform (Retail: $40-$60/year per employee) 
  • COBRA Administration (Retail: $20/year per employee) 
  • ERISA Plan Document and Summary Plan Description (Retail: $800-1500/year) 
  • Section 125 Plan (Retail: $150-$250/year, plus per employee fees for FSA plans) 
  • IRS Form 1095 Reporting (Retail: $70-$100/year per employee) 
  • Online HR Support Dashboard, Hotline and Document Generator (Retail: $1,700/year)

Another member benefit to save you money! Contact Mat Nabity at mnabity@coremarkins.com or 866.340.2247.


Traditional DIFM & DIY Sales
The Traditional channel increased its car and light truck product volume by $5.5 billion at user-price between 2006 and 2016. While Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) product sales rose nearly $6 billion in the Traditional channel over this ten-year span, Traditional channel Do-It-Yourself (DIY) product volume declined. The Traditional distribution channel increased its share of light vehicle DIFM product volume from 21.8% in 2006 to 24.4% by 2016. Traditional channel share of the DIY market, in contrast, declined over this ten-year span. See the enclosed report for details ( here). Source: Lang report

These Manufacturers Are Contributors in Support of CAWA's Government Affairs Program
These companies are financial supporters of the more than 70 automotive manufacturing companies that support CAWA's government affairs program. We want to recognize their support and thank them. For a complete list of companies see here.

Spectra
Sunsong
Tenneco
Timken
UCI
Vantage Marketing
ZF



Important Security Updates From Superior Financial Systems Regarding Your Merchant Account
Visa and MasterCard have announced some new changes to the operating rules for merchant accounts. Please read details ( here), and contact Superior Financial Systems Customer Service department if you have any questions at toll free (866) 601-2733, direct (661) 294-3696 or CustomerService@SFSProcessing.com.

Superior Financial Systems
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