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Manufacturer’s Rep Conference Cancelled

The Manufacturer's Rep Conference, scheduled to take place May 16-17, in conjunction with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) in Chicago, has been cancelled. According to event organizers, the conference was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

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BETHESDA, MD — The Manufacturer’s Rep Conference, scheduled to take place May 16-17, in conjunction with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) in Chicago, has been cancelled.

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According to event organizers, the conference was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Any registration payments made will be refunded.

GAAS will be held May 18-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. To register for GAAS, go to: www.globalsymposium.org.

In related news, the deadline to apply for the GAAS Scholarship — awarded to students planning an aftermarket career — has been extended to Thursday, April 15. Applications for the GAAS scholarships are available in both paper and electronic versions from the Web site: www.automotivescholarships.com.

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