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338 Aftermarket Professionals Attend GAAS 2009

With predictions that the global economy is poised for a rebound in the near future, the 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) was held Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare (near Chicago). This year’s event included 338 aftermarket professionals who gathered for educational and networking opportunities. Read more...

The net proceeds of the event will benefit the GAAS Scholarship Fund, which helps contribute to the education of young people pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.

Attendees of the 2009 Symposium, can access content from the event by clicking here (*password required).  


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Go to the multimedia page to view more Symposium videos and photos.
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R.L. Polk is the corporate sponsor of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium. Visit the sponsorship page for a complete list of sponsors and for opportunities to sponsor the 2009 Symposium in Chicago.
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Why Do Aftermarket Leaders Attend GAAS?
338 aftermarket professionals attended GAAS 2009 for fresh perspectives on the global economy and the DIY and DIFM vehicle repair markets. (Photo by Mark Baltzley). To see more photos visit the multimedia page
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