Onpaste.20200625 112821
Bonus Features

ASA member left ‘alone’ to protect his employees, business during unfortunate circumstances

Suspect allegedly set front counter on fire, stole cash & car keys, & was detained while Car Tender owner awaited police, who failed to arrive after numerous 911 calls.
AutoInc.,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters SEATTLE — ASA member John McDermott and his wife had just celebrated their wedding anniversary and returned home when he got the call. Someone had broken into his repair shop through a smashed window and was trying to set it on fire. His shop, Car Tender, on Capitol Hill, had just become another statistic…

Onpaste.20200619 134218
Bonus Features

I-CAR shares safety guidelines & plans for restarting ‘hands-on’ training

AutoInc.,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois – June 18, 2020 – I-CAR® (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) today shared details of its safety guidelines and plans for re-starting its Hands-On Skills Development™, Welding Training & Certification™ and Live Courses, which have been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a virtual inter-industry announcement, I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne, together with Lori Barrington,…

American Flag In Front Of The Capitol Picture Id157530503
Legislative

Committees hold hearings on small business COVID-19 economic stimulus initiatives

PPP & EIDL program reviewed.
AutoInc.,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

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 Carranza and U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified on the roll out and implementation of the Paycheck Protection…

American Flag Waving With The Capitol Hill Picture Id1154438278
Legislative

Video & Story: U.S. House passes Fifth Coronavirus Stimulus Package (HEROES Act) 

Included in the bill are key provisions to strengthen the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Alexandra Moyer,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 15, 2020 – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the fifth Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. Passage of the $3 trillion package came swiftly after Democratic leadership introduced the bill earlier this week. The bill passed on a 208-199 vote. ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob…

Ppp Logoface
Legislative

COVID-19 (PPP): U.S. House Committee on Small Business holds online forum

Alexandra Moyer,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House Committee on Small Business held an online forum with Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and future efforts. To VIEW the discussion, click here. To read the letter sent to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, click here.  Throughout the online forum, similar sentiments were expressed from members of Congress and…

Onpaste.20200513 111353
Video

WATCH NOW: ASA Podcast’s ‘Positively Positive’ Edition on ‘Zoom!’

AutoInc.,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

WATCH NOW! We heard you loud & clear! Our recent industry survey revealed your concern about marketing your repair shops in the current COVID-19 business climate. Well, we brought together three auto repair industry ‘marketing gurus’ – Frank Butkus-Leutz, Jeff Buckley & Vinnie Lucido – for an amazing podcast aimed at sharing cutting-edge marketing tips while helping everyone remain positive!…

Onpaste.20200420 094429
ASA News, Legislative

COVID-19: ASA leader gives update, urges repair industry to write Congress & fill out surveys

AutoInc.,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

In this video, ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher encourages taking action and talks about what can be expected this week on legislative and other fronts. Topics include the CARES Act, writing letters to Congress, and industry surveys that ASA members and others should fill out. CLICK BELOW TO TAKE ACTION! How’s Your Business Survey: https://conta.cc/2xAHERf CARES Act Survey: https://conta.cc/3aoAqgv TakingTheHill…
ASA News, Legislative

Video (COVID-19): ASA leader provides overview, urges repair shops to seek funding opportunities

President/Executive Director Ray Fisher also presents some ideas for repair shops.
AutoInc.,

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

NOTE: Repair Shop owners: Go to roughly 5:30 into the video for some ideas. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher gives an overview of the week as the COVID-19 crisis continues. He encourages repair shop and other small business owners to go after funding opportunities referenced by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter during an ASA Media Briefing…