MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will hold its annual meeting and convention March 14-15, 2008, at the Marriott Minneapolis West, St. Louis Park, Minn., with a one and one-half day line-up that includes programs for collision and mechanical repair shop owners, managers and technicians, as well as industry suppliers.
Friday March 14th’s educational lineup includes: • Negotiating Skills: Key to Increased Profitability, presented by Hank Nunn, H.W. Nunn & Associates • Advanced Pricing Strategies, presented by George Witt, George Witt Service • The Buzz About Lean Six Sigma, presented by Jim Berkey, PPG Automotive Finishes • Increase Sales 40 Percent Through Better Efficiency, presented by George Witt, George Witt Service • I-CAR Steel Unitized Structures Technologies & Repair, presented by Shawn Collins, AAA Auto Salvage • A “Real World” Guide to Sensor Testing, presented by Luis Ruiz, Mechanic’s Education Association • A/C Service & Climate Control Testing, presented by Don Theobald, NAPA Saturday March 15th’s lineup includes: • Survival Skills for the Service Advisor, presented by George Witt, George Witt Service • I-CAR Steel Full-Frame Technologies & Repair, presented by Shawn Collins, AAA Auto Salvage • CAN Diagnostics, presented by Randy Briggs, CARQUEST • Interest-Based Conflict Management, presented by Jim Lovejoy, AKZO Nobel • Ford 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel Diagnostics, presented by Luis Ruiz, Mechanic’s Education Association • What a Collision Shop Management System Can and Can’t Do, presented by Chip Burkitt, Mitchell • Employment Practices: How to Keep Your Company Out of Court, presented by Federated Insurance In addition to the seminars, AASP-MN will provide several opportunities for attendees to network and socialize with peers and industry vendors alike. During Friday’s lunch attendees will hear about the association’s accomplishments in 2007 and what’s planned for 2008. A social activity is planned for Friday evening, which will feature industry vendors displaying their new products and services followed by a dinner function. Additional information is available online at www.aaspmn.org, or contact the AASP-MN office at (612) 623-1110 or (800) 852-9071. | 
