April 12, 2011
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In This Issue
* Photos from PBE Trade Show
* Photos from CSN's Date Night
* Rick Berg Invitational
* New face at Fix Auto
* Lecavalier wins Zenith Award
* Glenn Hickey Named Entrepreneur of the Year
* Parts? Check.

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A very important survey is being conducted right now by the Apprentice and Occupational Certification
of New Brunswick's Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour. The survey is designed to elicit feedback from industry regarding the possible compulsory designation of the autobody trade in New Brunswick.  

 

You might think compulsory trade designation is great, or maybe you think it's the worst idea anyone has ever had, bar none. In any case, I believe it is vital for members of the New Brunswick collision repair community to fill out this survey ASAP. It's the single best way to make sure that any concerns you may have are not ignored.  

 

You can find the survey at the link below. It should only be filled out by New Brunswickers. 

 

New Brunswick Compulsory Designation Survey
  

See you next week. Take care,

- Mike Davey
Editor, Collision Repair magazine
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Around the town
Photos from PBE Distributors Trade Show

The PBE Distributors annual trade show took place in London, Ontario on April 4. Click the link below for all of the photos from this event.  

 

PBE Distributors Trade Show 2011 

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Photos from CSN's 2nd Annual Date Night

Collision Solutions Network (CSN) recently hosted a special "Date Night" for members and guests. The event started at Jack Astor's in Missisauga and later moved to the Coliseum Missisauga for a special screening of "The Lincoln Lawyer" starring Matthew McConaughey.


 

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News
First Annual Rick Berg Invitational Golf Tournament

Rick BergThe first annual Rick Berg Invitational Golf Tournament will take place May 19 at the Forest City National Golf Club in London, Ontario. Online registration is available, but spots are filling quickly.

Proceeds from the golf tournament go to the Epilepsy Support Centre, which provides support services and education programs throughout London and southwestern Ontario communities. A well-known and respected champion of the industry, Rick Berg passed away last April. He was known to many in the industry through his work for 3M Canada and his seat on the Automotive Industries Association board of directors.

Rick Berg HouseThe goal of the tournament is to raise at least $50,000 to help the Epilepsy Support Centre buy their first home. It will be named "Rick Berg House" if the goal is met. Please visit epilepsysupportcentre.com/rickberg to register, donate, become a sponsor or for more information.

 

Tractor goes on car crushing spree

An unmanned tractor crashed into a light pole after leading police on a five-minute chase around a Wal-Mart's parking lot in Richmond Hill.


   

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Fix Auto announces new addition to head office team

Athena Hilts, Managing Director of Fix Auto Ontario, Alberta and Atlantic Canada has announced the addition of Grace Monaco as Insurance Account Executive for Fix Auto Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

 

 

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Lecavalier Auto Parts wins Zenith Award

Lecavalier Auto Parts has earned ŕ Zénith Award for Strategic Management or Human Resources from the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in St-Jérome, Quebec. This award is given to recognize strategies displayed to meet challenges with recruitment and retention of the human resources, and is given to a company who bet on the development of the workforce and the quality of the relations as a innovative strategy of growth.

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Ed Coates receives AIA Distinguished Service award

As the sole shareholder and President of Lordco Auto Parts, Ed Coates has been the key figure behind a succession of creative and successful expansions that have made the 90-plus store Lordco chain a force in the automotive aftermarket in Western Canada. Coates' leadership and innovative business thinking make him an ideal recipient for this award.

 
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Glenn Hickey named Entrepreneur of the Year

Glenn Hickey, Owner and President of the Hickey Group of Companies, was recently presented with the prestigious 2011 P.J. Gardiner Institute title by Memorial University's Faculty of Business.

 

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Features
Parts? Check.

Brad Desaulniers is a problem solver. The Harvard-educated BC native specializes in turnaround situations-bringing sometimes struggling companies back to positions of financial health. It was in this role that he stumbled upon what would become PartsCheck Live.


Sincerely,
 

The Collision Repair Team.