Aftermarket Insider Issue 72 - (Page 2)

PRESiDENT’S MESSAGE a apex 2011 Ready for the Aftermarket’s Main Event? It’s almost time for our industry’s main event – AAPEX. The association staff and show management have been planning this year’s event since before last year’s AAPEX was even over. Obviously I’m making a point of using the word event instead of trade show. That’s because the AAPEX experience is much more than just a trade show – it’s an EVENT. It’s a time and place to celebrate the industry, it is networking, education, product demonstrations, business solutions, customer appreciation, entertainment and more… and of course it’s business – big business. AAPEX sold out in August. Exhibitor registrations are up more than 11 percent to 2,270.* Buyer/attendee registrations are up 23 percent.* More than 1,900* individual one-on-one meetings between suppliers and buyers are scheduled by AWDA as part of their conference. As the clock ticks down for the big event, I want to remind you to: • Buy your tickets for the Town Hall breakfast program on Wednesday morning in the Venetian Hotel. All 1,100 seats will sell out very soon.** • Stop by the AAIA Member Center in Sands room 204-206 to relax, check e-mail, have refreshments or just put up your sore feet. • Attend the AAIA/AASA Chairmen’s Reception on Monday night and the education sessions at the AAPEX Learning Forum. • Enjoy and reminisce at the cool new display of automotive toys in the upper lobby. • Travel safely. Looking forward to seeing you in Las Vegas at the main event. Kathleen schmatz AAIA President & CEO * These numbers are as of press time. ** At press time, limited tickets are still available. It’s a time and place to celebrate the industry, it is networking, education, product demonstrations, business solutions, customer appreciation, entertainment and more… and of course it’s business – big business. 2 | AFTERMARKET INSIDER | VOLUME 72 http://aftermarket.org/News/08-02-11.aspx http://www.aftermarket.org/Membership/AAIA-Member-Center-Meeting-Request-Form.aspx

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 72

Aftermarket Insider Issue 72
Contents
President's Message
AAPEX News
Doing Your Industry Proud!
Segment News
Campaign Update
Toolbox: AAPEX Website
Association News
AAIA Market Intelligence: Don’t Do Business Wit hout It!
Market Intelligence
Green Highlight
Technology Update
Inside Legislation

Aftermarket Insider Issue 72