Articles Written By Frank Pomidoro:

River Valley June People & Places (June 2008)

St. Louis-area racing scene ready to go (June 2008)

Midwest recyclers convene for Greater Midwest Automotive Recyclers Exposition (May 2008)

River Valley May People & Places (May 2008)

NABA conference targets collision industry's legal issues, changing technology (April 2008)

River Valley April People & Places (April 2008)

Spike in agriculture boosts business for several Midwest aftermarket suppliers (April 2008)

River Valley March People & Places (March 2008)

River Valley February People & Places (February 2008)

Under new leadership, APSA-IL aims to increase benefits, members (February 2008)

AASP-MO executive deems Excel training a success, plans to carry momentum into '08 (January 2008)

NAPA shifts personnel at Mount Vernon distribution center, looks to increase wholesale business in '08 (January 2008)

Reiling named executive director of Missouri Tire Industry Association (January 2008)

River Valley January People & Places (January 2008)

Tech Supply acquires Danielson Equipment and Supply of Omaha (January 2008)

AASP-MO holds successful Excel trade show and conference (December 2007)

Al's Automotive Supply sponsors a five-car give-away (December 2007)

Midwest December People & Places (December 2007)

River Valley December People & Places (December 2007)

Universal Manufacturing Co.'s expertise spawns new product line (December 2007)

ASA-NE convention at Council Bluffs casino draws more diverse crowd (November 2007)

Midwest November People & Places (November 2007)

River Valley November People & Places (November 2007)

'67 Shelby Cobra gives students hands-on experience (October 2007)

Midwest October People & Places (October 2007)

River Valley October People & Places (October 2007)

Get your motor running at a Midwest Motorsports event-schedule (September 2007)

Midwest September People & Places (September 2007)

New engine parts warehouse opens in North Kansas City (September 2007)

Oskaloosa High School students overcome challenges to complete Power Tour (September 2007)

Walky-talky phones let Des Moines dealer technicians stay at workstations, finish jobs faster (September 2007)

Customer satisfaction enables business to draw from a four-state area (August 2007)

Smithville Mo.--"My business draws from Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri," said Yancy Shepard, owner of Yancy's Automotive, adding that most of his business comes through customer referral.  "I learned that if you put the customer first, your business would grow."  Read Full Article

IndyCar racing comes to Iowa (August 2007)

Kansas teen takes silver in national SkillsUSA competition (August 2007)

Kollasch Repair depends on up-to-date training for owner and employees (August 2007)

Midwest August People & Places (August 2007)

Arnold Motor Supply celebrates 80 years in business (July 2007)

Spencer, Iowa--E.P. Arnold, founder of Arnold Motor Supply, started a business that has spanned eight decades. "This business is operated under the same philosophy Mr. Arnold had in 1927 – 'You build a business with people, not bricks and mortar,'" said Dennis Spooner, president and managing partner of Arnold Motor Supply.  Read Full Article

Des Moines Area Community College holds open house, offers ACDelco training (July 2007)

Midwest July People & Places (July 2007)

ASA-MO/KAN meets with educators to discuss technician training (June 2007)

Kansas school and its community come together to build a car for the Power Tour (June 2007)

Oskaloosa, Kan. -- -The students from Oskaloosa High School, with the help of numerous local businesses, have restored a 1979 6.6-liter Pontiac Trans AM to participate in the Hot Rod Power Tour, considered one of the best automotive tours in the world, said Vocational Instructor Dave Tenpenny. The seven-day, seven-city tour will wind its way through the Midwest and should generate a nationwide buzz in the automotive enthusiast market.   Read Full Article

Mid-America Tire Dealers Association celebrates its 17th year (June 2007)

Midwest June People & Places (June 2007)

Nebraska Autobody Association celebrates 30th anniversary at Grand Island convention (June 2007)

Toyota of Des Moines increases its service department to handle growing volume (June 2007)

Ultimate Truck hosts show and day for customers (June 2007)

Chris 'Chubby' Frederick tells Vision Expo audience how to get the most out of their businesses (May 2007)

MATDA hosts annual convention (May 2007)

Midwest Automotive Recyclers Expo speaker urges recyclers to step up on state, national issues (May 2007)

Midwest May People & Places (May 2007)

NAPA's Omaha Distribution Center hosts an AutoCare Collision Center forum (May 2007)

Repair shop tire sales on the agenda at ASA-MO/KAN meeting (May 2007)

Striving to make his shop better, owner keeps two important points in mind: quality and service (May 2007)

Wichita recycler adapts to a growing and changing industry (May 2007)

Balancing customer base of consumers, ag, and fleet work builds thriving repair business (April 2007)

Chris Chesney of CARQUEST speaks on 'Improving Technician Efficiencies' at Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo (April 2007)

Midwest April People & Places (April 2007)

Nebraska Autobody Association celebrates 30 years of success (April 2007)

Clinic for women deemed a success for Larry's Automotive & Alignment (March 2007)

Midwest People & Places (March 2007)

Pittsburg State University offers an Automotive Collision Repair and Insurance Management option (March 2007)

Topeka's Big O Tires and Service Centers are more than tire shops (March 2007)