Certified Commitment: CCG National Conference delivers powerful kickoff in Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee - Nashville, Tennessee - The Certified Collision Group (CCG) Annual Conference kicked off in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together industry professionals for a series of insightful sessions aimed at driving success in collision repair.

The day began with a continental breakfast in the Vendor Fair, setting the stage for networking and collaboration. At 9:00 a.m., Michelle Sullivan took the main stage to deliver a warm welcome and provide attendees with the latest CCG updates.

Following the opening remarks, Erin Solis, Senior Vice President of Square One Systems, led a session titled "Transforming the Business of Collision Repair." Solis, alongside CCG affiliates who discussed how they are achieving success in the evolving collision repair landscape. The panelists also shared their strategies around optimizing operations, growth and lessons they learned. 

After a short break, the conference resumed with "Creating & Sustaining a High-Performing Team," facilitated by Ryan Taylor, CEO of Bodyshop Booster. CCG affiliates shared their strategies around attracting and retaining top talent. The panelists gave the audience some key takeaways in creating high performing teams through transparency, career pathing and mentorship. 

The afternoon sessions commenced with a keynote address by Dr. Damon Friedman, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in Air Force Special Operations. Dr. Friedman, a decorated combat veteran with four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, delivered an electrifying speech on recognizing one's purpose and leveraging personal strengths to effect positive change. His compelling narrative resonated deeply with attendees, inspiring them to pursue excellence in their professional endeavors.

Later, members of CCG leadership team presented "Accelerating Your Business," featuring contributions from Liz Stein, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, North America. Stein, with over 20 years of industry experience, reviewed CCG’s Certified Performance Solutions which is CCG’s branded digital workflow system and highlighted its functionality. 

Kevin Cartwright, VP of Insurance Services presented the latest with the insurance trends, introduced the insurance team members and shared tips you can do to with your shop. Finally, Erin Solis took the stage again to present an overview of Square One offerings. She introduced the team, highlighted some new performance groups and training offerings. Square One offers the first ADAS performance group in the industry. 

The day's events concluded with a Vendor Fair and Happy Hour in the Griffin Ballroom, offering participants an opportunity to unwind and engage with industry partners.

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