There is no shortage of things to do at NORTHEAST!
Join us for exciting events on and off the show floor, including:
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
Fundamentals of Operational Success Workshop
Thursday, March 13, 9am-3pm | Presented by Dave Luehr, Elite Body Shop Solutions
Location: Meadowlands Expo Center
HOW TO NOT ONLY INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY & PROFIT BUT ALSO REDUCE STRESS!
Most body shop chaos is avoidable by consistently doing the basics well. Dave Luehr and his team have studied the effects of a few high-leverage actions that eliminate most of the stressors. In other words, if you do these few things, you work less and accomplish more!
Transform the atmosphere in your shop by focusing on these 3 operational components:
- Work In Process (WIP)
- Repair Planning Accuracy, and
- Parts Management
This is a powerful workshop to attend as a team: learn and build an action plan together. People support what they help create!
Cost: $450 per person
NORTHEAST attendees can take advantage of a special 50% discount on registration! Add promo code AASPNJ-50 at checkout. (Must have a valid NORTHEAST badge ID to take advantage of this special pricing!)
SPACE IS LIMITED! Register TODAY!
Certified Sips and Solutions
3:30pm – 6:30pm | Presented by OEC
Location: Meadowlands Expo Center
An afternoon of free cocktails and conversations!
Register now as space is limited! This exclusive happy hour event will be held Thursday, March 13 from 3:30-6:30 PM at the Meadowlands Expo Center Seminar Area. The best part? This event is free for Collision Shops to attend!
Attendees will be treated to signature cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and receive valuable information on Certified Repair Network programs such as OEM Certification and the new Quality Repair Review Program. Everyone who attends will get a chance to win a year of certification from one of our OEM partners, as well as other prizes! Be sure to register now! CLICK HERE
Visit https://go.oeconnection.com/cpn-clinic for more info and to sign up!
Questions? Contact Danette at danette.henry@oeconnection.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
NORTHEAST 2025 East Coast Resolution Forum and Leadership Meeting
10:00am – 2:00pm | Presented by AASP/NJ
OFF-SITE LOCATION! Harmony Suites (formerly Embassy Suites) – Bergen Room
The NORTHEAST Resolution Forum and Leadership Meeting offers an opportunity for nationwide industry professionals to discuss issues affecting their states and associations on a daily basis, while also creating a space to candidly engage in rewarding conversations about the topics most important to the industry at-large.
Participants are encouraged to come to the meeting with a topic of their choosing, with the goal of engaging fellow participants in a discussion. Attendees of this event should be prepared to participate, rather than observe.
This free event is l
Pre-registration is required and seating is limited!
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
3rd Annual NORTHEAST Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition
10:00am – 4:00pm | Booth #643
Are you the best painter, estimator or body technician around? Now’s your chance to prove it at the 3rd Annual Bodywork Bowl, taking place on the trade show floor at NORTHEAST 2025!
Compete against your industry peers in any of the competition’s three categories for a chance to take home $500 cash and prizes!
Contests for:
BODY TECHNICIANS: Live Welding
ESTIMATORS: Write an estimate
PAINTERS: Color IQ AND Defect ID speed round!
AASP/NJ’s 2025 Young Technician Awards
2:00pm | AASP/NJ Booth #001