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- EIN 76-0580348
- (800) 323-5832
- 400 Putnam Pike J503 Smithfield RI 02917-2408 USA
- autobpa.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: Trade association/business league- to provide a forum, through national and regional conventions and seminars for the exchange of ideas and business experiences. To encourage and assist management to develop business procedures and practices aimed at increasing member companies' return on investment. To promote the commercial welfare of the industry by instilling into the business relationship of its members and their factory suppliers and customers the highest plane of cooperation. To promote fair and honorable trade practices between the membership and the customers of the membership of the association. To discourage unfair competition and violation of business customs and usages of the trade. To creatively expand the role to the distributor and to open up new business opportunities and services to the independent auto body shops and dealers. To foster good will between the industry, its factory suppliers, customers, and other industries influencing industry growth (i. E. , the insuran
Programs: A) publication of trade journals and newsletters - during 2016, the association's newsletter was distributed online to its 850 members and nonmembers 6 times during the year. These publications provide for one of the forums by which information about the industry, its current developments and legislative changes can be disseminated to members and nonmembers. B) conventions and trade shows - approximately 140 members and nonmembers of the association attended the association's trade show and conference. Such trade shows and conferences provide a forum to discuss current issues and developments in the industry, new technology in the industry, show new products and methods in the industry and elect new board members and officers.