CAWA, Representing the Auto Parts Industry, will host a two-day educational forum for its board of directors, manufacturers advisory council, general membership, YANG membership and industry guests. During the meeting, attendees will hear industry experts provide insight and critical thinking on topics that affect the automotive parts industry.

The meeting will take place from 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 through 2 p.m. on Friday, June 21 at The Goodland Hotel in Goleta, California. It will follow this agenda:

Thursday, June 20

12-1:30 p.m. – Executive Committee ONLY 

1:30-3 p.m. – Manufacturers Advisory Council 

3-5 p.m. – Public Affairs Committee

3-5 p.m. – Membership & Education Committee 

5-6 p.m. – YANG Regional Meet UP 

6-7 p.m. – Reception 

7-9 p.m. – Dinner 

Friday, June 21 

9-11 a.m. – Board of Director’s Meeting 

11 a.m.-2 p.m. – General Session, Lunch & Presentations 

• “Automotive Aftermarket eCommerce Secrets – A Comprehensive Approach to Making Your Competitors Irrelevant” – Presented by Tony Minock, CEO of Cellacore Inc.

• “Understanding the Warehouseman’s Role in the Skilled Trades Supply Chain” – Presented by: John Gustafson, president of Gustafson Brothers Inc.

• “Financing Growth: Get Your Banker to Say “YES” – Presented by Brad Mewes, principal, Supplemental Advisory-Driving Growth

• “The Greatest Threats Facing the Aftermarket Industry” – Presented by Tom Tucker, director of State Affairs, Auto Care Association

• “Association Information & Business Issues” – Presented by Rodney Pierini, CEO and President, CAWA-Representing the Automotive Parts Industry

2 p.m. Adjournment

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