Bill Cropper Named 2009 CABA Person of the Year
The Person of the Year honor is bestowed upon an individual who makes a significant personal contribution of time and effort for the betterment of the association. Cropper first volunteered for service to the association when he joined the board of directors in 1977.
CABA Announces 20 New Education Classes for Maryland, Delaware and D.C. Independent Shops
The program runs from Jan. 30 through Feb. 25, 2010, and includes 20 education sessions presented at three locations (Catonsville, Rockville and Salisbury) around the State of Maryland.
CABA Extends Member Discount Price on 2010 Education Days to Other Local Organizations
The CABA Board of Directors has approved an offer of the discounted registration fee to members of many other trade associations in the Maryland area.
OBITUARY: Former CABA Executive Director Virginia ‘Honey’ Eckhardt Loses Two-Year Battle with Cancer
Honey grew up in the automotive aftermarket working closely with her father, Dominick Amantea, who preceded her as the CEO of the Chesapeake Automotive Wholesalers Association, which became CABA in their merger with the Maryland Tire Dealers Association in 2001.
Chesapeake Aftermarket Can Twitter at MyCABA
CABA expects to “tweet” on association initiatives including education, government affairs, market development and business operations.
Paul Warner Named CABA’s Person of the Year
The Person of the Year honor is given to an individual who has demonstrated a long commitment to the association and who in the most recent year has given significantly to supporting the CABA mission.
CABA Joins AASP as an Affiliate Member
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) has announced that the Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) has joined the association as an affiliate member. Nearly 300 members strong, CABA represents automotive aftermarket businesses in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC. The association is dedicated to the development of locally owned auto repair and tire service centers and the aftermarket professionals who supply them.
Ninety-five Winners Share $4,200 in Gifts and Prizes at CABA Golf Outing
PASADENA, MD – It was a day of big wins at the 38th Annual Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) Golf Scramble & Dinner held June 14 around the maritime marshes at Queenstown Harbor on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Ninety-five players each received their share of $1,700 in golfer gifts, getting a lightweight garment bag,
CABA Announces Health Insurance Program
Although small aftermarket service and wholesaler businesses compete against car dealers and big business in attracting and keeping the best employees, one of the most difficult benefits to match is that of health insurance. The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) has announced a solution for service centers, jobbers and other small aftermarket suppliers in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC.
CABA and Local Community College Forge Landmark Agreement
The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) and the Industrial Training Department of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have announced a new agreement to improve the availability to the aftermarket of community college programming in automotive technology and in small business management.