Thank you to everyone who took part in the auction and helped raise an unbelievable $35,900 for the next generation entering the automotive industry. Every year during the Automotive Retailer Association’s (ARA’s) Annual General Meeting (AGM), our Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI) hosts an auction to help raise funds for those pursuing careers in the …
Despite the uncertainty around us, this year has proved to be a year of hope for the automotive industry. As the pandemic lingered on, the importance of the automotive industry was demonstrated in being declared an essential service. Job security may be a growing factor for careers seekers. In previous years, automotive and powersports programs …
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Courtesy of the Automotive Retailers Association UPDATE – The deadline for all ARFI scholarship and bursary applications has been extended to July 31, 2021. Investing in future automotive professionals is a prerequisite for the industry’s success. The Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI) is thrilled to announce that, in effort to help young professionals in the …
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Courtesy Automotive Retailers Association The 2019 Automotive Retailers Association AGM was one of the best ever and of the many highlights, the auction hosted by Adesa on Saturday night really stood out. Not only did the auction raise money for the Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI), which offers scholarships and bursaries to young professionals pursuing …
“When we were thinking of doing a charity auction, I couldn’t think of a better cause,” said Cody Darby of Western Canada Remarketing Inc. (WCR). “Tools and school are expensive so we want to make a difference for somebody.” WCR is a small, boutique-style auction that prides itself on offering quality service. This was their …
Courtesy Automotive Retailers Association Thank you to all the members who stepped up and helped the ARA raise $4,900 for Pitt Meadows Secondary School. The donation will be used to purchase cutting-edge tools and equipment for the automotive program. The donation will be used to purchase cutting-edge tools and equipment for the automotive program. “It’s …