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AAPEX to Welcome Service Professionals on Nov. 4

Thursday, Nov. 4 has officially been designated as "Service Professionals Day" at the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). Service professionals -- the automotive service technicians and parts personnel who are the heart of the aftermarket -- will be recognized at the show. Show organizers will welcome the service professionals at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. in front of Hall C at the entrance to the exhibits.

ORLAND PARK, IL — Thursday, Nov. 4 has officially been designated as “Service Professionals Day” at the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).

Service professionals — the automotive service technicians and parts personnel who are the heart of the aftermarket — will be recognized at the show. Show organizers will welcome the service professionals at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. in front of Hall C at the entrance to the exhibits.

The service attendees will have the opportunity to tour the more than 1,900 exhibitors at AAPEX, and see the latest in aftermarket products and technology.

They also can attend two educational seminars offered on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 3-4. Robert O’Connor of RLO Management Solutions will present two sessions on shop management. Wednesday’s session, “As An Owner Start Earning the Income You Want,” focuses on several proven methods to immediately increase an owner’s salary and profits. On Thursday, O’Connor will address “Advanced Techniques for Acquiring Preventive Maintenance Business,” giving participants an aggressive system of selling and completing preventive maintenance sales.

For more information about the AAPEX show, visit: www.AAPEXShow.com.

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