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Update From the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
July/August 2008 SEMA Member News |
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Jim Barber Talks About the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Restoration Market
Jim Barber founded Classic Automotive Restoration Specialists Inc. (CARS) in March of 1999 after working at Eaton Corporation as territory manager, sales manager, account manager, OEM account manager and national account executive for the company’s truck division. His goal was to create a restoration business that could serve middle- to high-end restorations, as well as build customs and street rods. Starting with two employees and $90,000 in annual sales, CARS has grown to 25 employees and more than $2.2 million in sales. Read more... |
Jim Barber
ARMO Chairman |
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Mission Statement:
ARMO is committed to preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry through its projects, education programs, and by monitoring legislative and/or regulatory issues that may affect our members, thus ensuring the longevity and prosperity of the automotive restoration industry. More...
Mark Your Calendar
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Location |
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Select Committee - Closed (face-to-face) Meeting |
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, Sunnyside @ 6:30pm – Dinner included |
Fall Carlisle |
| SEMA Show |
November 4 - November 7 |
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV |
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ARMO Industry Awards Reception - SEMA Show |
Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 5:00pm-7pm |
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel – Ballroom C |
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Open General Membership Meeting, SEMA Show |
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel - Conference Rooms 1-3 |
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ARMO Shop Keepers Roundtable Discussions, SEMA Show |
Thursday, November 6
10a.m. – Noon |
Las Vegas Convention Center, Meeting Room Location: TBD |
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Long Range Planning Meeting, Morning session open to all Industry Members, Afternoon session closed (select committee only) |
In conjunction with Barrett-Jackson Auction - January 11-18, 2009, Friday, January 16, 2009 |
Resorts Suites
7677 East Princess Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, Barrett Jackson Auction |
ARMO Resources
Resources
 ARMO Select Committee
ARMO Member Directory
ARMO Award Winners
ARMO Take a Kid to a Car Show
- Download TKCS images, logos, and brochures
Industry Events Calendar
Download Council Logo
Business Tools
State Custom & Antique Statutes
Driving Force Newsletter
SEMA Action Network
Market Research Reports
- 2006 SEMA Hot Rod Industry Research Report
e-Learning Tools
ARMO Special Products
Colton Camaro Project
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