Meetings/Conventions
March
2-4 Indiana/Illinois Tire Dealers Assn., convention and trade show, Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merrillville, Ind.; Contact: John Buettner Sr., (888) 754-8372.
5 Alabama TDA, March Mania trade show, Pelham Civic Center, Pelham, Ala.; Contact: Frank Harcrow, 205-368-4130.
9-12 Arkansas Independent TDA, annual trade show and convention, Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, Ark.; Contact: Nelson ``Bulldog'' Drummond, (888) 670-5915.
10-12 Virginia Automotive Assn., annual trade show and convention, Marriott Hotel, Williamsburg, Va.; Contact: Steve Akridge, (800) 488-2732.
15-17 Clemson University, Tire Industry Conference, Westin Resort, Hilton Head, S.C.; Contact: Kay James, (864) 656-2200.
15 Tire Dealers Assn. of Western Pa., monthly dinner meeting, Hilton at Southpointe, Pittsburgh; Contact: Jack Greiner, (724) 836-0309.
23-25 Mid-America Trucking show, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; Contact: Amy Usher, (502) 899-3892.
24-26 Ohio Tire Dealers and Retreaders Assn., annual convention, Hilton Hotel, Columbus, Ohio; Contact: Gordon Gough, (614) 221-7950.
24-25 Specialty Equipment Market Assn., Spring Expo and SEMA off-road, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis; Contact: SEMA (909) 396-0289.
26 Chesapeake Automotive Business Assn., annual bull & shrimp roast, LaFontaine Bleu, Glen Burnie, Md.; Contact: Sally Ernst, (410) 647-0505.
29-30 Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Assn., annual convention and trade show, L' Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles, La.; Contact: Mary Sliman, (337) 837-4445.
31- North Carolina TDRA, annual convention, Embassy April 1 Suites & Convention Center, Raleigh, N.C.; Contact: Reece Hester, (877) 784-0111.
April
7-9 New England Tire & Service Assn., annual trade show and convention, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.; Contact: Dick Cole, (207) 846-0986.
20-22 Texas Tire Dealers Assn., annual convention, Austin Marriott North, Austin, Texas; Contact: Chuck Space (512) 343-8604.
Training Programs
March
5-8 Tech International, OTR Section Repair seminar, Johnstown, Ohio; (800) 433-8324.
6-10 Bee Line Co., Wheel Alignment course, Bettendorf, Iowa; (800) 728-7828.
13-15 Bee Line Co., Truck Frame course, Bettendorf, Iowa; (800) 728-7828.
15 Virginia Automotive Assn., Modis Power Users class, Radford, Va.; (800) 488-2732.
19-21 Tech International, Automotive Tire Dealer seminar, Johnstown, Ohio; (800) 433-8324.
20-23 Affinia Under Vehicle Group, Brake Systems Diagnosis & Repair course, McHenry, Ill.; (800) 274-4631.
21-24 Western Canada Tire Dealers, Automotive Tire Service technician certification seminar (includes TPMS training), Langley, British Columbia; (604) 507-9772.
27-30 Affinia Under Vehicle Group, ABS Advanced Diagnostic & Service course, McHenry, Ill.; (800) 274-4631.
29 Virginia Automotive Assn., Modis Power Users class, Lynchburg, Va.; (800) 488-2732.
April
3-7 Bee Line Co., Wheel Alignment course, Bettendorf, Iowa; (800) 728-7828.
4-7 Tire Industry Assn., Commercial Tire Service Instructor seminar, Denver; (800) 876-8372
10-12 Bee Line Co., Truck Frame course, Bettendorf, Iowa; (800) 728-7828.
16-18 Tech International, Commercial Tire Dealer seminar, Johstown, Ohio; (800) 433-8324.