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Florida Automotive Industry Association Celebrates 50 Years

The Florida Automotive Industry Association will celebrate its 50th annual convention this year. The 2004 event will be held at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld on July 23 and 24. The Florida Automotive Industry Association was established in 1954 by a small group of dedicated jobbers. Over the years the Association grew to include more than 700 members statewide.

ORLANDO, FL — The Florida Automotive Industry Association will celebrate its 50th annual convention this year. The 2004 event will be held at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld on July 23 and 24.

The Florida Automotive Industry Association was established in 1954 by a small group of dedicated jobbers. Over the years the Association grew to include more than 700 members statewide. The Association’s current membership includes jobbers, warehouses, machine shops, truck and heavy duty parts dealers, paint and body equipment dealers, automotive repair facilities and other automotive related industries.

This year’s convention will offer a table top show and vendors reception, seminars, a car show, President’s reception and dinner as well as networking events.

“This landmark event is sure to be a benefit to anyone in the automotive aftermarket industry,” said Association President Vic Davis.

For more information call 800 989-1992 or contact George Ehrhard at: [email protected].

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