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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2006 Archives
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COME TO THE 5TH ANNUAL CHICAGO COLLISION INDUSTRY AWARENESS TRADESHOW EVENTIndustry professionals and local career and technical school and college students are invited to the 5th annual Collision Industry Awareness Tradeshow Event on September 12, 2006 in Naperville, Illinois. Organized by the I-CAR Chicago West Volunteer Committee, this event brings together industry professionals from all over the midwest and funds raised by this event go towards assisting local career and technical schools and colleges. All of the available vendor spots for this trade show have been filled! The following companies are participating as vendors during this event: 3M; Aeromotive Corporation; Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc., Car Refinishes; Ashland Specialty Chemical; Audatex/ADP Automotive Connections Services; Auto Nation/Madden Ford Parts Group; Avis Budget Group; Axles Inc.; BC Marketing; BASF Corporation; Bionic Auto Parts; CCC Information Services; Collision Services; Complete Vehicles Inc.; Cyclone One; DaimlerChrysler Corporation; Dent Star; DuPont; Enterprise Leasing; Finish Master; Haldon Co.; Hertz Corporation; Global Finishing Solutions; I-CAR; I-CAR Education Foundation; Inductor Innovations; Jones Equipment/Junair Tech; Karajen Corporation; Kent Automotive; Keystone Automotive; LKQ Corporation; Lord Corporation, Fusor Automotive Repair Adhesives; Mitchell International; Norton Abrasives; PPG Automotive Refinish; Pro Tools & Equipment; Rockford Auto Parts; Safety Kleen; Sherwin-Williams Automotive Refinishes; Speedway Auto Parts; Snap-on Equipment; SPI Distribution; and University of Phoenix Online. In addition to the trade show, the event will provide attendees with other opportunities such as vendor presentations and door prizes. Attendees will have the first opportunity to register for the I-CAR Welding Rodeo that will be taking place in October. The newly available I-CAR Live training program, Steering and Suspension Damage Analysis (DAM06) will also be conducted during the trade show. DaimlerChrysler, Lord Corporation, University of Phoenix Online, and Collision Services will be on hand for technical presentations. Visit the committee and event’s web site at www.chicagowest.org or contact volunteer committee chair Keith Eichensehr at chicagowestcommittee@yahoo.com for more information. Stay tuned to future e-newsletter editions for additional upcoming local trade shows. If your local I-CAR group is participating in a tradeshow and would like to see it promoted in the I-CAR e-newsletter, please contact I-CAR Senior Marketing Communications Specialist Brandon Eckenrode. |
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STATE FARM INSURANCE CONTRIBUTES $50,000 TO THE I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATIONState Farm Insurance Company contributed $50,000 in July 2006 to the I-CAR Education Foundation to support the future of the collision industry. The contribution will support five major areas of concentration that include: image and recruitment through the collisionkids.org and collisioncareers.org web sites; curriculum distribution, career and technical school and college support, training, placement, mentorship, and administrative services.
"State Farm is fully committed to seeing young people find placement and succeed in the collision industry and we have proven that commitment by continually providing financial support to the I-CAR Education Foundation since its inception 15 years ago," said Chris Evans, State Farm Claim Consultant, P&C Claims. "State Farm has a vested interest in the purpose of the Education Foundation and we are proud to affiliate with and support such a worthy organization." The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization; its IRS 501(c)(3) status allows it to accept grants and donations from government agencies, individuals and businesses.
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COMPLETE THE FORD BODY REPAIR INFORMATION SURVEYIndustry professionals have asked for additional Ford specific I-CAR training programs and because of this request, Ford has begun discussions with I-CAR to investigate working together to develop and deliver specific requested training. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below and help provide us with the requested information. Your feedback will directly affect the direction in which training is developed for body shop repairs. Please select the link below and answer all of the questions completely. I-CAR currently has available the following Ford specific training programs: |
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I-CAR TRAINING PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED BY VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IN THE U.S.Many of the I-CAR Live training programs are recognized within the various I-CAR/vehicle manufacturer training relationships in the United States. I-CAR plans to work on expanding these relationships outside the U.S., however, to help provide you with a current guide of which training programs are recognized by a vehicle manufacturer, please see the listing below. Core Training Programs
Non-Structural Repair I
Non-Structural Repair II
Non-Structural Repair III
Non-Structural Repair IV
Structural Repair I
Structural Repair II
Structural Repair III
Structural Repair IV
Refinishing I
Refinishing II
Refinishing III
Mechanical Repair I
Mechanical Repair IISpecialty Training Programs
For more specific information about a specific I-CAR/vehicle manufacturer training relationship, visit the I-CAR/OEM section online
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NACE 2006 - I-CAR TRAINING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTDon’t miss NACE 2006 November 1-4 at the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas. From now until NACE, we will highlight a program being taught at NACE in the e-newsletter. This edition’s NACE I-CAR training program highlight is debuting at NACE 2006:
NACE attendees can take this training program at the reduced price of $65 and receive a point for attending, which can be applied to the Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual designations. This is a real benefit for those attending NACE 2006. The class will take place on Wednesday, November 1 from 1 - 5 p.m. Visit I-CAR online for a complete list of the NACE I-CAR training program offerings. Also, new at NACE 2006, the I-CAR Tech Showcase, in place of last year’s Live Action Demo! See live presentations of the latest in today’s collision repair procedures.
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REGISTER NOW FOR NACE 2006!
If already registered for NACE 2006, you will receive a reminder e-mail with an option to update your online registration and sign-up for I-CAR classes online. Past NACE attendees can expect an attendee brochure in the mail, which includes a registration form in the brochure. To register or for more information visit them online. |
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MAKE ATTENDING AN I-CAR LIVE CLASS EASIER BY ORDERING YOUR I-CAR DISCOUNT COUPONS TODAY!
To save on the cost of I-CAR training classes, download a discount coupon order form, or call I-CAR customer care at 800.422.7872. I-CAR will process all coupon orders within 24 hours of receipt. Expedited delivery options are available on the order form, including e-mail delivery at no additional charge! All e-coupon orders received by 3 p.m. CDT will be e-mailed the same business day; orders received after 3 p.m. CDT will be e-mailed the next business day. Please note that only credit card payments will be accepted for e-coupon orders. E-coupons save time and money, as you need to allow approximately seven to 10 days for standard delivery of mailed coupons. *** Note: Purchasing coupons does not register you for a class; it is only a method of payment. ***
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