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Happy week of September 23, 2025!
As we settle into fall, we’re grateful for you—our shops, service advisors, technicians, and associate members—who keep NWACA strong. Thank you for showing up for training, chapter meetings, and one another; your support turns our programs into real value for the Northwest.
Wishing you a safe, productive week and plenty of wins in the bay and at the front counter.
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There’s still time to register for ATE Reno!
Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025
at the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino in Reno, NV
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NWACA Gives Back with Kids First
NWACA’s 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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Marketing SOPs That Scale: Build Systems to Attract, Convert, and Retain Customers
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
SW Washington Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Zoom
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Your Rights & Responsibilities: L&I Answers Your Questions
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Whatcom/Skagit Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Zoom
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Mentorship Training - Critical For Team Success
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Pierce County Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Zoom
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Part 2: Staying Out - Scaling, Hiring, and Sustaining the
Owner - Independent Shop
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Reno Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Zoom
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Pierce County NWACA Tool Demonstration
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Rolf's Auto Service - Tacoma
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation
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Wrenches & Words: How Auto Shops Use ChatGPT to Win More Customers
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
SW Washington Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Zoom
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CPR First Aid Class
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Tri-Cities Chapter Meeting
6:00 pm: Dinner - 6:30 pm: Presentation/Class
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Apprenticeship and Staffing Agency Job Fair
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Rainier Work Source
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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BSD Career & College Fair
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Multiple Locations
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Arlington High School Career Fair
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Arlington High School
7:30 am - 10:00 am
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Try-A-Trade
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Kitsap Fairground
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
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SPSCC Betti Tool Fair & Expo
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
South Puget Sound Community College
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Tacoma Schools & Korsmo Construction Trades Fair
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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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NWACA Joint Chapter Christmas Party - December 4th, 2025
Save the date! 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.
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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) 606-4822 - 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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