Nashville, Tennessee – CARSTAR kicked off the festivities for its CARSTAR Conference 2022 with a tremendous gathering of its North American franchise partners, vendors, insurance carriers and industry leaders in Nashville on Wednesday, July 13.
Running from July 13 to 15 in the Music City at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, the CARSTAR Conference 2022 marks the first in-person gathering of the U.S. and Canadian operations since 2019. CARSTAR franchise partners from across North America, corporate team members, vendors and industry leaders are participating in the event.
The event kicked off with a walk for cystic fibrosis on Wednesday morning, where attendees took a stroll around the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort. Opening ceremonies followed in the afternoon, and the night closed with a special opening night activity.
The CARSTAR Conference will continue over the next two days, featuring programs on strategic planning, financial management, marketing initiatives, operational improvements, technical education sessions, panel discussions, motivational speakers, OEM breakout sessions, a vendor expo and more. CARSTAR Conference 2022 will close Friday night with the annual CARSTAR dinner and awards gala.
Special guests and speakers include:
- Kevin Brown, author of the Hero Effect
- Mike Anderson, president and owner of Collision Advice Consulting Services
- Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions
“It is so exciting to reunite with our CARSTAR family in person for the first time in two years, and the city of Nashville provides a dynamic background for this event,” said Dean Fisher, collision president, Driven Brands. “As the industry’s premier collision repair provider, these events are incredibly important to fuel our growth for the future. We have three days of inspiring speakers, education, collaboration, and celebration with friends, family and colleagues from far and wide.”
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