ASSOCIATIONSASA-MI Nominated for
Environmental Award BEDFORD, TX (Feb. 28, 2006) - The Automotive Service Association of Michigan (ASA-MI) was recently nominated for one of the Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) 2006 National Small Business Recognition Awards. The awards are given by the Small Business Ombudsman and Small Business Assistance Programs nationwide, and the National Compliance Advisory Panel, along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Small Business Ombudsman. ASA-Michigan was nominated for the Small Business Trade Association Environmental Leadership Award. Cited as a leader in the education of its membership regarding environmental stewardship, ASA-Michigan recently partnered with the Michigan DEQ to develop a comprehensive multimedia resource for their members titled, "Auto Body - Michigan Environmental Compliance Assistance Self-Audit Guidebook and Checklist." "This is an outstanding achievement for ASA-Michigan," said B.J. Johnson, ASA's director of membership development and affiliate relations. "The commitment of the volunteer leaders, members and staff of ASA-MI to further professionalism in our industry, as well as protecting the environment, is commendable." "We are proud and honored to be nominated for the Small Business Trade Association Environmental Leadership Award" said Ron Meyer, president of ASA-MI. "This recognition highlights the cooperative effort between ASA and the Michigan DEQ and is a great example of business and government working together for the greater good." Winners of the 2006 National Small Business Recognition Awards will be recognized at the National SBO/SBAP Conference in New Hampshire on March 26 through 30, 2006.
