Annual Business Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
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Join us for this webinar hosted by the Auto Care Association Manufactures' Representatives Council.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Join the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council for its highly anticipated annual business outlook webinar. In this engaging panel discussion, industry leaders will share their expert insights and perspectives on emerging trends, market shifts and other issues shaping the business landscape.
Discussion topics will include:
- A look at the current state of the industry and opportunities and challenges for the year ahead;
- Exploration of significant shifts in the business landscape or emerging trends, including consolidation and the role of private equity; and
- Perspectives on bringing talent into the industry and evolving training needs
Additionally, hear a government affairs update that will cover:
- An update on Right to Repair, including the REPAIR Act, and activities in Massachusetts and Maine;
- A look at how the Auto Care Association is working to address the technician gap through Workforce Development Initiatives.
- An update on how the Trump administration is approaching tariffs and trade goals from its initial days in office; and
- Insights into how the 119th Congress may approach the tax bill.
Speakers:
- Ron Aparicio, Motocar Parts of America
- Jim Dykstra, Great Water Garages
- Lisa Foshee, Auto Care Association
- Mike Mohler, The Automotive Parts Servies Group, LLC
- Moderated by Paul Kokkinos, RPS Marketing, Past Chair of Manufactures' Reps Council
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Featured Speakers:
Mike Mohler, MAAP
Executive Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer, The Automotive Parts Services Group, LLC
