Politico: Biden releases clean energy plan
From Politico Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would invest $2 trillion to set the U.S. on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which Biden says will “create millions of good-paying jobs…
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AMi announces departure of Jeff Peevy as president
From AMi The Automotive Management Institute announced Thursday, effective July 31st, Jeff Peevy, AMAM has resigned his position as president to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took…
Dick Schoonover, former ASA Collision leader, passes away
Dick Schoonover, age 84 of Woodbury, Minn. passed away July 9, 2020. Schoonover, a former ASA Collision leader, served on many boards and committees at the state and national levels for ASA, ASC, I-CAR…
ASA calls on U.S. Senate to exclude Cash for Clunkers in COVID-19 stimulus legislation
From the Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 15, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging its members to CLICK HERE to send a letter to their senators to oppose a Cash for Clunkers program in the…
ASA Podcast (Episode 51): ASA Chairman’s Message
In this podcast, we’re talking with Bob Wills, ASA Chairman and owner of Wills Auto Service in Battlecreek, Mich., as he offers an update on what ASA has been doing to meet the challenges while helping our members stay informed on the latest information to help their businesses through these challenging times.
President Trump signs PPP extension into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has signed S. 4116 into law. The bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application period to Aug. 8, 2020. The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill last week. To read…
Obituary: Former longtime ASA representative Don Randall passes away
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald A. "Don" Randall, who represented the Automotive Service Association for 20 years, has passed away. Donald A. Randall, 1933-2020 Don Randall of Ft. Myers, Fl., formerly of Lusby, Md.…
Independence for Independents: ASA & Dell Technologies kick off summer membership drive
ASA wants you! This July, ASA is partnering with Dell Technologies to host a summer membership drive designed to bring the benefits and value of ASA membership to more independent shops across the United States.
ASA website receives ‘major tuneup’
ASA has given its official association website a major tuneup.
Registration opens for Automotive Training Expo (ATE)
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Registration for the nation’s first four-day virtual automotive training venue opens July 1. With the support of North America’s top automotive vendors, training organizations, and instructors, the Automotive Training Expo (ATE) will offer owners, managers, service advisors,…
PPP loan program application deadline today!
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline is Tuesday, June 30. Yes, today! The PPP was initially created under H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third stimulus package, which provided up…
U.S. Department of Transportation launches autonomous vehicle test initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a series of webinars to launch the start of the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing Initiative (AV Test Initiative). To learn more about…
U.S. House committee holds hearing on PPP 'challenges'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 18, 2020 – The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business held a hearing titled, “Paycheck Protection Program: Loan Forgiveness and Other Challenges,” to learn: About the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program…
SBA & Treasury announce new & revised guidance regarding PPP
From the SBA WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This guidance implements the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act…
Committees hold hearings on small business COVID-19 economic stimulus initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 11, 2020 – The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on the implementation of Title I of the Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act. U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita…
Remembering Don Seyfer: A Good Man Who Made a Difference
Although many of the younger members of the automotive service industry may not recognize his name, Don Seyfer was one of the leaders who impacted their lives and the lives of many others.
Bipartisan letter to SBA focuses on Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-New York) and Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) led a bipartisan group of committee members in a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) asking for information…
OSHA provides COVID-19 guidance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to provide guidance to assist employees and employers with maintaining safe and healthy working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. This guidance will be particularly useful as…
