FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Sheri Hamilton, ACA Executive Director
sheri@autocarealliance.org
Gary Keyes, FLACA Executive Director
gary@floridaautocare.org
Gladstone, Mo., December 16, 2024 – The Florida Auto Care Alliance (FLACA) has announced the new dates and location for the highly anticipated ACCELERATE Automotive Conference. Originally scheduled for October 2024, the event was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. Now this premier event will take place May 16-17, 2025, at the Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida.
The ACCELERATE Automotive Conference promises two days of cutting-edge technical and management training, combined with a dynamic industry trade show showcasing leading exhibitors from across the automotive sector.
With an impressive lineup of renowned trainers, including Maylan Newton, Caroline Legrand, Gerard Tonno, Rich Falco, Keith Perkins, Brandon Steckler, Gary Smith and Adam Robertson, Sara Fraser, Bill Haas, Justin Morgan, and Rick White, attendees can expect transformative educational opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of today’s automotive professionals.
Highlights of ACCELERATE 2025 include:
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Innovative Workshops and Sessions: Learn how to build customer trust through effective marketing, refine service advising skills, master BMW fundamentals and diagnostic processes, implement profitable labor rate strategies, and more.
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Industry Trade Show: Featuring top exhibitors from across the country, offering attendees a chance to connect with leading vendors, explore new products, and gain insight into emerging technologies.
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Networking Opportunities: Meet industry leaders, peers, and exhibitors to share insights, forge connections, and discover the latest tools and technologies driving the automotive aftermarket forward.
“The Florida Auto Care Alliance is thrilled to reschedule and keep this vital training event in Orlando,” says FLACA Executive Director Gary Keyes. “This event reflects our commitment to equipping shop owners, managers, advisors, and technicians with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s fast-paced and competitive automotive industry.”
Whether you’re looking to enhance your technical expertise, strengthen your business strategies, or connect with other automotive professionals, the ACCELERATE Automotive Conference is an event you won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars for May 16-17, 2025, and prepare to join the FLACA team in Orlando for an unforgettable experience of learning, networking, and growth.
For more information and updates about the ACCELERATE Automotive Conference, visit floridaautocare.org/accelerate-training-event.
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The Auto Care Alliance serves independent automotive service professionals and was formed in January 2022. ACA currently has over 1,200 members in 40 states. Alliances that are part of the Auto Care Alliance include Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA) – formerly ASA Northwest, Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA), Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance (MAACA) – formerly ASA Pennsylvania, Texas Auto Care Alliance (TXACA) – formerly ASA Texas, and Florida Auto Care Alliance (FLACA) – formerly ASA Florida. For more information about the ACA and the state and regional alliances that form the Auto Care Alliance, please visit www.autocarealliance.org.
