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ASA Missouri/Kansas to Host 13th Annual VISION Hi-Tech Training Conference

The Automotive Service Association of Missouri/Kansas will host the 13th Annual VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo March 4-6 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. The association is setting attendance records this year, with attendee registrations from 26 states this year, up from 20 states last year. More than 920 automotive service professionals attended training during the 2004 event. Show managers are expecting 4,000 automotive service professionals to attend the 2005 event.

KANSAS CITY, MO — The Automotive Service Association of Missouri/Kansas will host the 13th Annual VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo March 4-6 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo.

The association is setting attendance records this year, with attendee registrations from 26 states this year, up from 20 states last year. More than 920 automotive service professionals attended training during the 2004 event. Show managers are expecting 4,000 automotive service professionals to attend the 2005 event.

The 2005 VISION event will feature a broad line-up of management and technical training, including 45 technical training course topics and 6 management course topics during the 2-1/2 day event. Some of the industry’s top instructors will be presenting the latest in automotive service repair and management. Technical course offerings are available for the entry level technician to the advanced drivability technician, including some of the latest offerings in hybrid technology and medium/heavy-duty repair. Management courses are offered for service advisors, managers and service facility owners. A 60,000 square foot exposition will feature the latest tools, services and equipment offered to the automotive service industry.

There is no fee to attend the event. Online registration is available at www.visionkc.com .

Information regarding ASA Missouri/Kansas can be found at: www.asamokan.org .

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