Merging Three Organizations

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• Merging Three Organizations
• One Stop business resource
• 900 member businesses
• Automotive Repair
• Collision Repair (Auto Body Shops)
• Auto Recyclers (Wrecking Yards)
• Tire Dealers
• Transmission
• Auto Parts Stores

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Overview

• How trade associations mentor
• Mentoring experiences
• NATAs future mentoring plans

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How NATA Mentors

• Training Programs
• Advisory Committees
• Regulatory Assistance
• Public Relations Programs

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Regulatory Experience

• Business Recognition program
• Goal is to prevent and minimize pollution
  generated by the automotive industry.
• Automotive related business are required to meet
  and exceed regulations
• On going promotion campaign that encourages
  consumers to chose Eco Biz Shops

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Public Relations Programs
Mercury Auto Switch Out Program   Sponsored
by Northwest Automotive Trades Association Departm
ent of Environmental Quality  Oregon
Environmental Council   Thank you for
participating    
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Public Relations Programs
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Future Plans

• Continue to seek partnerships with other
  organizations and government agencies
• Kick off new program for Auto Recyclers
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mercury Auto Switch

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Questions?

• Deb Elkins, Executive Director
• Northwest Automotive Trades Association
• 1710 NE 82nd Ave. Portland, OR. 97220
• Office [phone]
• E-mail Deb_at_aboutnata.org
• Web Site http//www.aboutnata.org