Supplier participation needed in government affairs efforts

AASA members should make plans now to participate in the MEMA Government Affairs Committee Meeting & Industry Reception in Lansing, Mich., on June 8, and the Advanced Vehicle Technology Fly-In in Washington, D.C., on June 14.

These important government affairs events offer an opportunity to speak out on critical issues affecting the automotive aftermarket.

MEMA Government Affairs Committee Meeting
June 8, 2011
11:30 a.m.
Lansing, Mich. Capitol Building
(boxed lunch will be served) REGISTER HERE

The meeting will focus on Michigan politics, in addition to regular GAC business.

Speakers will include:

Bill Ballenger, editor and publisher of Inside Michigan Politics

Jase Bolger, Michigan’s Speaker of the House

Dennis Muchmore, chief of staff for Gov. Rick Snyder

Steve Hilfinger, director, Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth

Dan Wyant, director, Department of Environmental Quality

Mark Morante, vice president, Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) Industry Reception and Supplier Fair
June 8
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Lansing, Mich. Troppo Restaurant
111 East Michigan Ave.
REGISTER HERE AASA members are encouraged to attend to represent the automotive aftermarket supplier industry at this important event. It is the first of first official association event at the state level – strong attendance by AASA supplier companies is vital! Advanced Vehicle Technology Fly-In
June 14
9:30 a.m-4:00 p.m.
Washington, D.C. MEMA’s Washington office
1030 15th St., NW
REGISTER HERE

Strong AASA member participation will send a clear message to Capitol Hill that this bill is important to the automotive aftermarket supplier industry and should be supported by senators and representatives from both parties.

For more information about these or other AASA and MEMA government affairs efforts, contact Ann McCulloch of the MEMA Washington office: [email protected] or 202-312- 9242.