Registrations for the ARA's 70th Anniversary Celebration events are now closed. Join us for the online AGM meeting! This year's Annual General Meeting (October 1, 9:00 am - 11:30 am) will be available as an online webinar, allowing members to vote on important matters from the comfort of their home. Please register here: ONLINE AGM […]
Effective August 1st, 2023 the BC government will be implementing new regulations for the Commercial Transportation Sector that will mirror the existing federal Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Regulations. Towing companies may or may not be affected by these regulations depending on their operation. To help educate and inform industry about these upcoming […]
Speaker: Elizabeth Hilton, Ministry of Finance The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) is again partnering with BC Tax Outreach to host a webinar specifically tailored to the automotive aftermarket industry. The webinar aims to answer any questions the industry may have about Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and its application. During the webinar, Elizabeth Hilton, outreach coordinator […]
The BC Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium, and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires. Join us for a webinar featuring guest speaker Sean Terrillon, Senior Policy and Program Manager of Employer Programs and Services at the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills. Terrillon […]
This event is sold out We would like to thank all our members and sponsors for their support and enthusiasm towards the 2023 ARA Members Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event. We are looking forward to seeing you all on September 29-30 at the stunning Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos, B.C.! We sincerely hope you will […]
Join us on November 23 for the third annual Women in Automotive Networking Night, hosted by the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA)! Women are leading the way across various business sectors, and the automotive industry is no exception. Be a part of this special night where we dive deep into the unique perspectives and expertise that women […]