2019 WOMEN IN AUTO CARE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EVENT INFORMATION
ABOUT WOMEN IN AUTO CARE WHY ATTEND The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is devoted to supporting women in the automotive industry. The community is comprised of auto care professionals dedicated to providing opportunities, education and career leadership to women in the auto care industry. The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference provides attendees with dynamic speakers and workshops including personal and professional development and updates on industry trends. All attendees receive continuing education units (CEU) credits toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) professional designations. Scholarships Women in Auto Care gave away $100,000 in scholarships in 2018. autocare.org/women-in-auto-care-scholarships Our conferences have been accredited by Awards Women in Auto Care recognizes Northwood University since 2012. autocare.org/women-in-auto-care-awards 1.0 and promotes exceptional women in the industry and companies excelling in industry communications. CEU CREDITS 0.8 Events Join us for educational events and meet-ups. 0.6 autocare.org/women-in-auto-care-events 0.4 Mentoring Collaborate with other 0.2 impressive women throughout the industry. 0 autocare.org/women-in-auto-care-mentoring 2015 2016 2017 SAVE THE DATE FEB. 27-28, 2019 Registration to follow. Le Méridien New Orleans 333 Poydras Street New Orleans, La. 70130 504-525-9444 2 2018
WOMEN IN AUTO CARE MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION 2018 MANUFACTURING 31% SERVICE CENTER 9% BUSINESS SERVICES 6% WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTORS 4% ADVERTISING/PR/ MARKETING 3% SOFTWARE 3% EDUCATION 2% REP 2% OTHER 40% WOMEN IN AUTO CARE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE BY THE NUMBERS EVENTS tools, tips and tactics 9+EDUCATIONAL for your job and role 4 COMMITTEE UPDATES hear the latest about what the community is doing CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE 107 76 84 89 114 120 133 187 7+ NETWORKING EVENTS with 200+ PROFESSIONALS and 11+ HOURS of networking and exposure to industry experts WINTER SUMMER WINTER SUMMER WINTER SUMMER 2015 2016 2017 WINTER 2018 SUMMER 1 BREAKFAST, 2 LUNCHES, 1 OFF-SITE DINNER, 3 HAPPY HOURS INCLUDED! MEMBERSHIP AND GROWTH RATE 250 200 150 100 50 60% 40% 20% 0-20% -40% MEMBERS AVERAGE GROWTH RATE 2012-2017 = 25% 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017-60% 3
CONFERENCE EVENTS Join us for... EDUCATION NETWORKING Professional development sessions such as New Member Welcome Lunch First-hand Career Journeys Unleash the Power of Mentoring Elevate Your Inf luence Next Level Negotiations Small Business for Big Thinkers Modern Leadership How to Impact and Inspire Your Team What Motivates Me Conversational Intelligence For those new to the Women in Auto Care community or a first-time attendee to the conference, this informal gathering is a great way to meet the Women in Auto Care committee members and learn helpful tips on how to get the most out of the conference. Welcome Reception All attendees gather to network and make connections. Coffee Breaks Sponsored pick-me-ups between sessions. Network, recharge and enjoy. Breakout Sessions Structured, educational events that facilitate making new connections and learning from peers. Industry updates such as The State of North American Relations Talking Shop Best Practices Fundraisers during dinner are fun ways to interact and network for a great cause! 4
PAST CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS WINTER 2018 Party with a Purpose an evening fundraiser benefiting the Women in Auto Care scholarship program Speakers/Topics Karyn Schoenbart CEO, The NPD Group, Inc. My Journey to CEO Tania Katan CEO, Creative Trespassing Cynthia Kay Cynthia Kay and Company Small Business for Big Thinkers Erika Alessandrini CEO, Strategies for Success Cricket Buchler What Motivates Me Tanya Wheeless Author, Speaker and Happiness Evangelist 5 Getting to know other women in the industry to share experiences and build relationships. Plus always grateful for the opportunity to grow as a person and help young women coming in who may benefit from my experiences. Everyone there has a story and love hearing them.
PAST CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS SUMMER 2018 Women s Leadership Conference Our first-ever international conference and biggest conference to date. Women in Auto Care partnered with Automotive Industries Association of Canada. Speakers/Topics Amy Jo Martin New York Times Bestselling Author and Podcast Host Kathy Korman Frey Founder and CEO, The Hot Mommas Project Annie Hotte Chief People Officer at Uni-Select Michel Ray Lead Yourself First Institute Fotini Iconomopoulos Advisor and Trainer Petrina Gentile Award-Winning Automotive Journalist 6
WOMEN IN AUTO CARE LEADERSHIP STAY INFORMED 1. W omen in Auto Care on the Web Tammy Chaffee Tecklenburg, Chair Women in Auto Care, VP, Global Sales and Marketing Operations at Spectrum Brands Global Auto Care Info about Women in Auto Care and conference details will be updated on the Auto Care Association s website at autocare.org/women-in-auto-care. Amy Mattinat Owner of Auto Craftsmen Ltd. 2. C onference App Stay up-to-the-minute with the conference schedule, maps and event locations using the Auto Care Events app. The app allows you to enhance your networking through attendee direct messaging, conference wall updates, Twitter Olivia Newton Director of Category Management and Customer Insights at Standard Motor Products Sarah Shelstrom Director of Media and Public Relations at Integrated Supply Network integration and more! Scan to download the app or search Auto Care Association in the App Store or Google Play. Danielle Sonnefeld Account Executive at N.A. Williams Company 3. Q uestions? Email info@womeninautocare.org Dawn Zieren SVP Global and Strategic Initiatives The NPD Group, Inc. 4. Social Media @WomenInAutoCare /WomenInAutoCare www.linkedin.com/groups/699637 JOIN US Women in Auto Care is a global community of auto care industry professionals who help transform the lives of those who transform the auto care world. Re-charged, re-engaged and re-motivated as a contributor to this industry and my career. For more than 20 years, Women in Auto Care (formerly the Car Care Council Women s Board) has served as the leading organization of women in the auto care business. The organization supports women in the industry as well as female students aspiring to careers in auto care. 7
2019 WINTER TRAVEL INFORMATION HOTEL Le Méridien New Orleans 333 Poydras Street New Orleans, La. 70130, United States 504-525-9444 RESERVATIONS (Registration to follow.) Women in Auto Care Discounted Rate $199 plus tax per night (rate includes guest room internet). Reserve online by visiting autocare.org/events. Reserve by Feb. 5, 2019. Rooms are first-come, first-served. TOURISM neworleans.com TRAVEL Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Distance from airport to hotel 16.6 miles Airport shuttle $24 USD (one way); tickets can be purchased MSY at baggage claim Estimated taxi fare to hotel $40 USD, one way Off-site self-parking, fee $8 USD hourly On-site parking valet parking fee $45 USD daily 8 I find the conference very inspiring and uplifting. I spend so much of my time expending my energy in my work and family life, this provides a great opportunity to get energy and get energized and feel positive and inspired. The selfdevelopment aspect is really great for me along with meeting so many cool women.
WHERE WE VE BEEN SPONSOR WOMEN IN AUTO CARE If you would like to support Women in Auto Care and get some corporate recognition, please check out our sponsorship opportunities on autocare.org/women-in-auto-care. Have an idea for a sponsorship opportunity or collaboration? Email us at info@womeninautocare.org! WHAT S NEXT? DETROIT SUMMER 2019 Our second joint conference with AIA Canada. Details coming soon. autocare.org/women-in-auto-care