ASA-Colorado 2008 Expo: April 5, 2008
Speed Dating v2.0

How Legislative Changes Will Impact Your Health Insurance
Presenter: Sandy Osborn Hill, Discovery Outsourcing

Our original speed dater, Sandy and the crew at Discovery Outsourcing will help you to understand how recent legislative changes are going to negatively impact your costs for health insurance for your employees. She will be showing you some things you can do to shore up your health insurance expenses.

How We Support Independent Repair Shops
Presenter: Jennifer Cole, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

Independents repair 70% of the vehicles on the road. That fact is not lost on Auto Manufacturers. They realize that our success and competence in repairing their vehicles could mean retaining or losing a customer in the future. Learn firsthand how manufacturers are trying to help you.

Save Time and Increase Productivity with Technology
Presenter: Mark Wendler, Cisco Systems

The folks at Cisco have spent a considerable amount of time studying ways to make small business more efficient. Let them show you how to use your time better and make more money with technologies that are within your reach today.

Lean Process Management
Presenter: Finishmasters and PPG

Lean is the buzz word for taking back lost profits in the collision industry. Learn the basics of evolving your business processes and have some money left over at the end of the day.

Clearing the Air: Turbochargers and Mass Air Flow Sensors
Presenter: Rich Dwyer, K&N Filters

See case studies of MAF Sensors and Turbochargers and discuss what you have heard about K&N products with their manager of R&D. Fascinating!

Causes and Diagnosis of Vibrations
Presenter: Bob Pattengale, Bosch/NAPA

Have you ever lost your backside trying to resolve a vibration? Our expert will help you understand the causes and sources of vibrations. By identifying the types of vibrations so you can find them and repair them quicker.

Smart Risk Management
Presenter: Shawn Gerdes, Zurich

Often what seems like a non-critical decision can expose you to a huge liability. For example, sending your oil change guy to pick up a part real quick. Get some ideas from the folks who stay up nights worrying about it.

Steps to Worker’s Compensation Cost Containment Certification
Presenter: Dan Kimek, Thomas Sisk & Co.

Learn how to reduce your worker’s compensation insurance costs. Dan will help you position your business to take advantage of these programs. This will put money back in your bottom line.

Antifreeze 411: Four Things You Need to Know
Presenter: John Panasewicz and Chris Pacheco, Clear Choice

Red, gold, pink, blue? Antifreeze isn’t all green anymore. You will leave with the knowledge and skills to make coolant a  profit center for your shop.

Waterborne Paint: History, Chemistry and Equipment
Presenter: Rene Garcia, Choice Paint/Dupont

It’s not new but is waterborne paint for you? Rene will give you the information you need to make good decisions about when and if waterborne paints are for you.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Presenter: Todd Doty, CARQUEST

Learn the need to know info on the different types of TPM systems. Do you need a tool to reset the light or not? Find out and get them back on the road.

Lower Your Stress and Improve Customer Satisfaction
Presenter: Jay Simonson & Libby DiBlasio,
Colorado Attorney General

The AG’s office handles many automotive complaints. Most of them are due to poor communication or failure to adhere to the Vehicle Repair Act. Learn from the experts how to protect yourself and make your customers happier.

How to Stay Off Our Radar
Presenter: Jeffrey Kimes, EPA

Laws regarding A/C system service to E85 conversion are the main focus of this presentation. Jeff wants to help you to avoid any problems with the EPA by explaining how the rules work and affect you.

New EPA Paint Regulations
Presenter: Bob Redding, ASA Washington DC office

New laws have recently passed that are good for those who understand them and bad for those who don’t. Bob knows this subject inside and out and will help you to understand them fully.

Running with the PAC
Presenter: Bob Redding, ASA Washington DC office

PAC stands for Political Action Committee. ASA National and ASA Colorado both have PAC Funds to help with necessary legislative actions. Learn how these function and decide what role you want to play in their success.