Automotive Parts Associates To Host 34th Annual Conference In L.A. - aftermarketNews

Automotive Parts Associates To Host 34th Annual Conference In L.A.

LENEXA, Kan. – Automotive Parts Associates (APA) will host its 34th annual conference, “Shifting Into High Gear,” March 18-20 at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Los Angeles, Calif.

With more than 300 people from across North America registered to attend, this will be one of the largest conferences in APA’s history.

Events will include a welcome reception, the annual board of directors elections, manufacturer one-on-one meetings with APA shareholders, important updates on APA’s latest IT initiatives, general sessions, a guest program, golf tournament and multiple networking opportunities.

“We’re excited to have John Passante, AAP, as our keynote speaker. Mr. Passante’s presentation ‘Leadership in the 21st Century’ is certain to give attendees valuable tips they can immediately use at their companies,” said President and CEO of APA Gary Martin.

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