BETHESDA, Md. — The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association has announced its summer regional meet-up events program. The program was designed to make it possible for young industry professionals who may not travel to major industry events to get more involved and receive top-notch education and networking at a more local level.
The meet-ups feature networking, education and professional development opportunities hosted by industry companies and organizations, or held in conjunction with existing industry events. YANG will provide $500 to organizers towards facility rental, speaker fees or food for the event. YANG will also provide event supplies including a YANG banner, business cards and table cover to brand the event.
Upcoming regional meet-ups include:
Atlanta, Ga.
June 16, 2015, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Happy Hour & Networking Event
Ocean Prime Atlanta
Host: Tunc Kip, Temel Gaskets
Detroit, Mich.
Aug. 5, 2015, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Happy Hour with guest speaker
Bayside Sports Grill
Hosts: Lisa Rodriguez, TRW Automotive; Alena Van Cleave, A & Jay Automotive Warehouse; and John C. Washbish, NKG Sparkplugs (USA), Inc.
Denver, Colo.
Aug. 14, 2015, 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Grand Hyatt, Denver, Colo.
Host: Car Care Council Women’s Board
For more information on hosting an event in your area, visit the YANG website or contact Courtney Hammer at [email protected].