Mark Your Calendars! CIC & SCC RETURN to Virginia this Spring
by Alana Quartuccio
“The promise of spring’s arrival is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter.”
That statement could not be more true in 2025! WMABA-region collision repair professionals in-the-know are well aware that this spring means the return of the Southeast Collision Conference (SCC) to Virginia! SCC moves annually between North Carolina and Virginia in order to serve as many repairers as possible, year after year.
This year, WMABA has once again teamed with the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) to put on the fourth annual event happening May 2-3, 2025 in Richmond, VA. But that’s not all! The spring Collision Industry Conference (CIC) is also set to take place in Richmond along with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) Open Board meeting and other can’t-miss events, making for an action-packed Industry Week no serious collision repair professional will want to miss!
Following the success of last year’s event, SCC once again promises an eventful weekend featuring top-of-the-line exhibitors, exciting events and an elite educational experience via WMABA’s Collision P.R.E.P. (Professional Repairer Education Program).
Both WMABA and CCA leaders are excited to continue in this partnership to bring the best resources and information to the masses.
“Our associations working together has been a huge win for the Southeast Collision Conference and all of our area repairers,” states CCA President Kyle Bradshaw (K&M Collision; Hickory, NC). “The endeavor is to focus on opportunities for shops to grow their insights, education and connections. I’m proud to be a part of the group putting together this amazing tradeshow and education program for 2025!”
“WMABA is perpetually grateful to be part of the SCC,” shares WMABA President Kris Burton (Rosslyn Auto Body; Alexandria, VA) “The partnership continues to exceed our expectations. I know we continue to say this, but we want the experience to be thought-provoking and inspiring to every individual who participates in the education and tradeshow; we want to see lives and minds changed for the better.”
CIC will be spread out over the course of two days beginning on Wednesday, April 30 at 12:30pm to 5:30pm and continuing on Thursday, May 1 from 9am to 12pm. The CIC reception will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm. SCRS plans to conduct closed Board meetings on Tuesday, April 29 from 12pm to 5pm and Wednesday, April 30 from 8am to 12pm, and they will hold their annual Board election between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on April 30. SCRS’ Open Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1 from 2pm to 5pm.
As is tradition, SCC always gets things rolling with an amazing celebration honoring those for their commitments to the industry with its Kick-off Awards Dinner set for Thursday, May 1. Attendees won’t want to miss this great night of networking and fun!
The trade show will get underway Friday, May 2 – Collision P.R.E.P. classes will take place between 8:30am and 5pm, and the trade show floor will be open from 10am until 5pm. On Saturday, May 2, attendees can walk the exhibitor floor between 9am and 3pm and attend classes between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
Details are still rolling in for WMABA’s Collision P.R.E.P. and CIC, but a can’t-miss experience is surely guaranteed, so start making plans today and be sure to register for your attendee’s badge via carolinascollisionassociation.com/scc-home.
To learn more about CIC, visit ciclink.com, and obtain information on SCRS at scrs.com.
Want more? Check out the January 2025 issue of Hammer & Dolly!