LOCAL NEWS

AASP-MN’s Uniform & Linen Supplies

Program Pays 10 Percent Rebate

AASP-MN recently distributed over $111,800 to 227 members participating in the Alliance’s uniform program through Aramark (formerly AmeriPride Services). That’s an average rebate of $492.50! The rebate is equal to 10 percent of their purchases during 2020.

And there’s more great news!

Aramark Uniform Services has recently updated its pricing and products for AASP-MN members. They not only decreased pricing, but also made significant upgrades to their service staff to ensure great service. The new

pricing structure (you’re going to love it!) requires a contract renewal, so contact your Aramark representative right away to start saving even more.

This is just one of many costsavings programs the Alliance offers to its members. To find out more about the benefits/services available, check out page 22 of this issue of AASP-MN News, call the AASP-MN office or visit the AASP-MN website, aaspmn.org, and start saving today!

Congratulations to 2020 Winners’ Circle Members

The Winners’ Circle recognizes and rewards AASP-MN members for their support and participation in Alliance activities, events and benefit programs. Members earned points throughout the year for their efforts as follows:

25 Points

• Serving on an advisory committee • Recruiting a new member

20 Points

• Participating in AASP-MN preferred provider benefit programs • Attending the AASP-MN Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference • Participating in the Get to Know Your Neighborhood Auto Repair Pro™ campaign • Participating in the Race for Automotive Education • Advertising in AASP-MN News

10 Points

• Attending the Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing • Attending any AASP-MN training seminar • Attending any Body Shop Session • Attending any Mech Xchange event

Congratulations to the following members that accumulated 100 points last year and will receive a FREE AASPMN sponsored seminar in 2021:

• aaa Auto Parts, Rosemount • Alexander’s Import Auto Repair, Minneapolis • Arrowhead Auto Body, Duluth • Auto Value Parts Stores/APH, St. Cloud • Auto Works Automotive Service Center, Woodbury • Autoworks Collision Center, Rockford • Axalta Coating Systems, New Richmond, WI • BLVD Autoworks, St. Anthony • C.H.E.S.S., West St. Paul • CBIZ, Minneapolis • Collision Specialists, Austin • Crystal Lake Automotive, Lakeville • Dale Feste Automotive, Hopkins • Ed’s Collision & Glass, Maple Grove • FinishMaster, Fridley • Fix Auto, Brooklyn Park • Fourth St. Auto Repair, Duluth • Heppner’s Auto Body, Woodbury • Lancer Service, St. Paul • LKQ – Minnesota, Northfield • Lube-Tech & Partners, St. Paul • Master Collision, Minneapolis • Nordgren Automotive, Medina • Pro-Tech Auto & Truck Repair, Corcoran • Suburban Chevrolet, Eden Prairie • Superior Service Center, Eagan

Sponsorships Support Alliance

Educational Programs & Other Activities in 2021

Recently, AASP-MN asked for program sponsorships from its Associate members and other industry vendors to help support AASP-MN’s educational programs and other activities in 2021. Sponsorships help the Alliance deliver quality programming at an affordable price to members.

To date, the following companies have made sponsorship commitments:

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for any Alliance educational program or event, contact the AASPMN office at (612) 623-1110.

2021 Membership Dues Are Due!

Annual membership renewals for AASP-MN were due January 1. If you have not paid your 2021 membership dues, PLEASE do so today. Your timely payment will save AASP-MN the additional cost and time incurred with re-billing and other collection efforts. We’d much rather be working on programs and initiatives to improve the automotive service industry – and your business. Thank you!

Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair & Service (MNCARS)

MNCARS is a non-profit organization established in 2016 by AASP-MN. Its sole purpose is to promote careers in the automotive industry, recruit young people into the state's college-level automotive service and collision repair programs and, ultimately, into industry workplaces. To further those efforts, MNCARS recently participated in the following events:

• Moorhead High School Virtual presentation to automotive students. Thanks to Motormouths, Bruce Bekkerus, A-1 Automotive; Jeff Quam, JAQ’s Garage; and Matt Lachowitzer, Matt’s Automotive Service Center.

Take advantage of the resources in the MotorMouth toolbox at https://carcareers.org/ motor-mouth/. Get out and get active in your local community promoting industry careers!

Platinum Sponsors Fix Auto LKQ Minnesota Lube Tech & Partners

Gold Sponsors AASP National Auto Value Parts Stores/APH Axalta Coating Systems CBIZ FinishMaster Podium PPG Automotive Finishes United Fire Group

Silver Sponsors aaa Auto Parts AmeriPride Services Colonial Life Enterprise Rent-a-Car O’Reilly Auto Parts Single Source Sherwin Williams Suburban Chevrolet

Bronze Sponsors C.H.E.S.S. Twin Cities Auto Glass

Leadership Conference Vendor Sponsors 1 Collision Network 3M Automotive Trades Division Dentsmart PDR