TARA annual meeting set for September

Aug. 10, 2017
The Truck Frame & Axle Repair Association (TARA) announced its annual meeting will be held in Dallas, Sept. 27-30.

The Truck Frame & Axle Repair Association (TARA) announced its annual meeting will be held in Dallas, Sept. 27-30.

The two-day presentation portion of the event will include educational-based programming delivered by industry experts. Program topics include:

  • TARA Association rebranding presentation
  • Exploring the benefits of a fully integrated marketing approach
  • Keeping your business and employees safe in today's environment
  • Value in numbers — The benefits of a buying group
  • Future challenges facing today's shop owners

TARA attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Peterbilt plant and KC's Paint Shop, which has been featured on the Discovery Channel's hit shows of Gas Monkey Garage and Fast and Loud.

These behind-the-scenes tours will offer an extraordinary experience into the inner workings of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and a reality TV show.

To end the day, talk with fellow shop owners and employees over an exquisite Continental-based cuisine dinner presented with a modern flair.

Put on in partnership with Peterbilt, Spanesi, the Automotive Service Association, Hendrickson, KC's Paint Shop, Source One and Ingersoll Rand, the event will be held at the Embassy Suites Dallas DFW Airport North, offering a location close to Dallas, Fort Worth and Grapevine attractions, including wineries and Main Street shops.

Discover shopping, entertainment, dining and galleries in the Grapevine Historical Downtown area two miles from the hotel. Enjoy yearl festivals including Grapevine Main Street Days, Grapefest and Christmas Capital of Texas. Tee off at Cowboys Golf Course, located just over a mile from Embassy Suites. Shop at Grapevine Mills Mall and discover hundred of the best names in retail outlets as well as discounted prices on clothes, gifts and electronics. Visit Sea Life Aquarium, a 4,500 sq. ft. aquarium housing more than 30 displays of diverse marine life.

For more information, contact Bill Hinchcliffe at [email protected].

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