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On this November 11th, 2025, we honor and thank the veterans in our NWACA family—members, associate members, and the families who stood beside them.
Your courage, commitment, and sacrifice inspire the work we do together every day and strengthen the freedoms that power our industry.
We’re deeply grateful for your service and proud to have you in our NWACA family.
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🎄 It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 🎄
Get ready to celebrate the season with your NWACA at our Joint Chapter Christmas Party, Thursday, December 4th, at The Fabulous Fifties Hall in Tacoma!
Enjoy an evening filled with good food, laughter, and holiday cheer, all while supporting Kid’s First and Stephanie’s Lifeline.
🎁 Don’t forget to bring a gift ($25 or less) for the always-fun Gift Exchange!
✨ Doors open at 5:00 PM | Dinner at 6:00 PM | Auction & Raffles at 7:00 PM
"Auction Items Welcomed"
Let’s close out the year together in true NWACA style — great friends, great food, and giving back to a great cause.
👉 Get Registered Today!!!
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Let’s Get Social, NWACA!
We’re not just an alliance, we’re a community, and the conversation doesn’t stop when the event ends!
Follow NWACA on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to:
- See what’s happening behind the scenes
- Catch event highlights and shop spotlights
- Meet our members (and their pets!)
- Stay in the loop with upcoming training, news, and giveaways
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Be part of the action, like, follow, and tag us so we can celebrate you and the incredible work happening across our industry!
Join us today and keep the momentum rolling!
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This course is designed for independent shop advisors and technicians who want to increase sales, boost retention, and elevate their customer experience.
Participants will learn how to build trust quickly, communicate clearly using the RIM method, and perform a 15-minute Quarter Time Inspection that adds value and transparency.
Your team is the front line of your shop. When they learn to connect with customers, recommend with confidence, and use efficient processes, your shop’s revenue and reputation grow.
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NWACA Pierce County Chapter Gives Back with Kid's First
NWACA’s Pierce County members are dedicated to making sure no child goes without the magic of Christmas. Santa will personally deliver gifts to the children at the Multi-Cultural Center in Tacoma, WA.
Scan the QR code to donate today
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NWACA Sno-King Chapter is making the difference.
NWACA’s Sno-King Members are partnering with Stephanie's Lifeline to bring much-needed resources to families in need this year. Make your donation today!!
Scan the QR code now, and help a family in need.
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Never Miss Out!!!
Calendar of Events!
NWACA Member Training Page
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The Legal and Technical Stakes of ADAS Calibrations
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Collision Lunch & Learn
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Zoom Only
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Wrenches & Words: How Auto Shops Use ChatGPT
to Win More Customers
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Reno Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Class
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Protecting Your Business: What Every Shop
Owner Should Know
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Tri-Cities Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Class
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Get Real Answers from L&I
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Sno-King Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Class
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Protecting Your Business: What Every Shop
Owner Should Know
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Spokane Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Class
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Rogers High School College & Career Fair
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Rogers High School, Puyallup, WA
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Plan Your Future Day 2025
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Pierce County Skills Center
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
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TCC Gig Harbor Job Fair
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Gates High School Career Day
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Gates High School
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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NWACA Joint Chapter Christmas Party - December 4th, 2025
Registration is now open!! Join us on Thursday, December 4th at the Fabulous Fifties Hall (455 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402) for an evening of food, fun, and holiday cheer with fellow NWACA members.
Dinner is $62.00 per person.
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January 16-17, 2026
Professional Automotive Virtual Education (PAVE) is back! This national event brings together shop owners, managers, advisors, and technicians for two days of powerful online training to sharpen skills, strengthen leadership, and grow our industry.
SAVE THE DATE!!
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NWACA Semi-Annual Winter Retreat - January 29-February 1, 2026
Pack your snow boots and cowboy hats!! This year’s Winter Retreat theme is Western! Join us in beautiful Leavenworth, WA, for four days of snow, networking, and training you won’t want to miss.
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March 27th-29th, 2026
ATE Seattle
We’re already gearing up for next spring! Mark your calendars now for ATE Seattle 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (18740 International Blvd., Seattle, WA 98188)
Mark Your Calendars
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Contact Information for Northwest Auto Care Alliance
Brenda Jorgenson, Executive Director - (253) 653-2334 - brenda@nwautocare.org
JoAnna Sohnrey, Project Coordinator - (253) 676-9222- joanna@nwautocare.org
John (JT) Tenney, Membership & Meeting Coordinator - (253) 676-9222 - info@nwautocare.org
Pamela Meyer, Membership Support Specialist - (208) 964-1605 pamela@nwautocare.org
Danica Hickok, Bookkeeper - (253) 676-9222 - admin@nwautocare.org
Robert Stickroth, iTAC Coordinator - (253) 660-4822 - iTAC@nwautocare.org
NWACA Board of Directors:
Kandie Jennings-Molloy, President- Contact Kandie
Mark Simons, Immediate Past President - Contact Mark
Mike Hall, President Elect- Contact Mike
Todd Ainsworth, Treasurer- Contact Todd
Micah Strom, Secretary & Collision Chair- Contact Micah
Lucas Filley, Mechanical Chair- Contact Lucas
Dan DeBusk, Associate Chair- Contact Dan
Ed Tuck III, Tire Dealers Chair - Contact Ed
Ryan Weld, Tire Dealers Chair - Contact Ryan
Richie del Puerto, Education Chair - Contact Richie
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