Nissan puts Saudi women behind the wheel with surprise instructors
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — February 5, 2018 –– Five months after the historic change in Saudi Arabia’s laws finally allowing female citizens to earn drivers licenses, women claim they are still facing reluctance from some of their family members. To help overcome this, Nissan offered a group of aspiring female motorists the chance to […]
Pay it forward: GM Canada to invest $1.8 million in STEM
By CRM Staff Markham, Ontario — January 23, 2018 — General Motors (GM) Canada has announced it will invest $1.8 million into a fund supporting science technology engineering and math (STEM) educational programs. The announcement, made at the grand opening of CTC Markham, indicated that the funds would be directed at future innovators looking to […]
Women’s Industry Network presents “Most Influential Women” and “Cornerstone” awards
Denver, Colorado — May 30, 2017 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has presented three women with “Most Influencial Women” awards, as well as one woman with a Cornerstone Award. The Most Influential Women award is given annually to women in the collision repair industry who exemplify qualities of business and civic leadership, vision and commitment […]
Women’s Industry Network breaks record on conference attendance
By Josh White Denver, Colorado — May 29, 2017 — Since 2006, the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has played an active role in involving women in the collision repair industry. Still growing, the not-for-profit organization continues to attract women to the industry and recognize women for their work within it. WIN’s mission is not just […]
Women’s Industry Network issues last call for Most Influential Women nominations
Leesburg, Virginia — December 12, 2016 — Time is running out to nominate exceptional women for the 2017 Most Influential Women (MIW) Awards. The MIW Awards are administered by Women’s Industry Network (WIN). This year’s winners will be recognized at an awards gala held during the 2017 WIN Educational Conference, taking place May 8 to […]
Women’s Industry Network Educational Conference set for Denver
Leesburg, Virginia — November 29, 2016 — Women from across the collision repair industry will head to Denver, Colorado in 2017 for the next Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Educational Conference. The 2017 event will take place May 8 to 10 at the Westin Denver Downtown Hotel. Located in the vibrant LoDo District, a statement from […]
Women’s Industry Network holds strategic planning session in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario — November 13, 2016 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Board of Directors recently completed its semi‐annual strategic planning session during their meeting at the CSN Collision Centres office in Toronto, Ontario. The organization once again invited Sandra Herron of MiddlEdge, a third-party facilitator, to guide the strategic planning process. The session focused […]
Women’s Industry Network scholarship applications now open
Leesburg, Virginia — November 7, 2016 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is committed to financially supporting women who demonstrate a desire to excel in the collision repair field. The organization has announced applications for the 2017 scholarship program will be accepted from November 1, 2016 through January 19, 2017. WIN offers scholarships that provide […]
Most Influential Women nominations open November 1
Leesburg, Virginia — October 31, 2016 — Nominations for the prestigious Most Influential Women (MIW) Awards officially open on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The MIW Awards are administered by the Women’s Industry Network. Nominations close on Friday, December 30, 2016. The winners will be recognized at a gala held during the 2017 WIN Educational Conference […]
Okanagan College lowers barriers for women in trades
By Jeff Sanford Kelowna, British Columbia — March 3, 2016 — A program at British Columbia’s Okanagan College may be just the thing to patch up the holes in staff rosters of west coast collision repair facilities. The Okanagan College Women in Trades program provides encouragement to women looking to train in a number trades, […]
