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- BB&T Weekly Aftermarket Intelligence Update
AAIA and BB&T Capital Markets have teamed up to provide a unique report available through AAIA. This report, AAIA/BB&T Weekly Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Update, is published every Tuesday in AAIA SmartBrief. The report provides comprehensive and timely information and trends about the aftermarket and the relative performance of companies serving the industry, including manufacturers/suppliers; distributors; retailers; service and repair; and collision. Read this week's issue.     
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- Small business sees catch-22 in lending environment
Joe Daniels, director of the Center for Global and Economic Studies at Marquette University, characterizes the small-business credit dilemma as a "chicken-and-egg" issue. Small businesses say they need loans to spur recovery, and banks say lending will not loosen up until the economy improves. National Federation of Independent Business chief economist Bill Dunkelberg says the current economy mirrors the 1983-1991 expansion-to-recession cycle when credit became difficult. "Over the last five years, it's gotten progressively harder to borrow," he says. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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- Make sales meetings as productive as possible
Sales meetings can be important opportunities to boost team morale. Some tips for successful sales meetings include providing information to allow the team to compete more effectively, dividing the meetings into segments and making sure to have an agenda with set time limits. Selling Power (free registration)
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- AAPAC announces winners of 2009 Committee Challenge
The 2009 Automotive Aftermarket Political Action Committee Committee Challenge has drawn to a close and we are pleased to announce that the Auto International Association [with a 100% participation rate], the Manufacturers' Representatives and the AAIA Board of Directors are the winning segments and committee in this year's Committee Challenge.
- Senate climate change bill gaining momentum
Sen. Barbara Boxer, chairwoman, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has announced that her committee will begin consideration of climate change legislation in early to mid-November. Boxer further announced that the committee will hold three days of hearings on the measure beginning Oct. 27.
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- Live "Shop of Tomorrow" demonstrations slated for AAPEX
Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo attendees will get a firsthand look at how wireless communications and telematics will give the independent aftermarket service providers a competitive edge at the "Shop of Tomorrow." Live demonstrations will take place at booth #2866 in the upper level of the Sands Expo Center at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 4.
- You're invited: AAIA/AASA Chairmen's Reception at AAPEX
You are cordially invited to the AAIA/AASA Chairmen's Reception at AAPEX on Monday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Venetian Hotel, Titian, Room 2201, in Las Vegas. This reception is a standing-room-only networking event for association members and guests, with free cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Many thanks to this year's sponsors.
- Safety issues and regulatory plans addressed in AAPEX education session
Ronald Medford, deputy administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will discuss future plans for safety regulations at a special education session at AAPEX. The presentation, one of 24 education sessions featured in Inside Track: AAPEX Learning Forum, will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Venetian Hotel, rooms 705 and 706.
- Organizations that leverage diversity may make more money
John DiBenedetto, General Parts International/CARQUEST's chief people officer, will lead the session "Driving Business Performance Through a Diverse Workforce" as part of The Inside Track: AAPEX Learning Forum, from 9 to 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 4. DiBenedetto will demonstrate how organizations, large and small, can improve their bottom line by taking advantage of a diverse workforce. This session is one of 24 that will be offered at AAPEX, Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Nov. 5, in Las Vegas.
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