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SUMMARY:2026 Pedal Car Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The entries are in\, and voting is now open. Choose your favourite in each of three categories.\nVoting open until August 30\, 2026.\nView and vote for entries: \n\nVIEW ENTRIES
URL:https://www.events.ara.bc.ca/event/2026-pedal-car-challenge/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Industry Network Meeting - Glass Division
DESCRIPTION:Attention glass industry professionals! Join us for our Industry Network Meeting on September 3. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with industry experts\, share insights\, and drive progress in our field.\nYour participation is essential for shaping our ICBC Liaison meeting agendas\, ensuring our collective voice is strong and heard. Let’s unite to elevate our standards and explore new opportunities through open dialogue and collaboration. \nEvent Details \n🗓️ September 3\n🕕 5:00–6:00 PM\n📍https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ONDtPxehRBuNNQ8Q61s49w
URL:https://www.events.ara.bc.ca/event/industry-network-meeting-glass-division-2/
CATEGORIES:Glass Repair
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SUMMARY:Kelowna Towing and Recovery Network Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Kelowna Towing and Recovery Network Social hosted by the ARA! \nThis is a great opportunity to connect with others in the industry\, hear updates from the ARA\, and enjoy a relaxed evening out. It’s a social event\, so feel free to bring a spouse\, friend\, or even a non-member – everyone in the industry is welcome. \nEvent Details \nMoxies Kelowna\n1730 Cooper Rd (250) 861-6110\nThursday September 10th\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nNote: This is a non-sponsored event. Everyone will be responsible for their own costs. \n In order for us to track participants Register by September 5th: https://eventcamp.ca/event/ara-towing-and-recovery-division-kelowna-tow-social \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.events.ara.bc.ca/event/kelowna-towing-and-recovery-network-social/
CATEGORIES:Towing and Recovery
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SUMMARY:2026 Members Retreat & Gala Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:75th Anniversary ARA Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser | September 11–12\, 2026 | Kelowna\, BC \nJoin us as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Automotive Retailers Association at this year’s Annual Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser\, taking place at the Delta Grand Okanagan in Kelowna. This milestone event will bring together members from across the province for two days of connection\, celebration\, and industry engagement. \nFor registration and full event details\, please follow this link to our EventCamp site – https://eventcamp.ca/event/2026-members-retreat-and-gala-fundraiser/access \nWe look forward to welcoming you in Kelowna! \nSchedule of Events\n Friday Sept 12 \nGolf Tournament – Osoyoos Golf & Country ClubStart: 9AM \nWine Tour – Quail’s Gate\, Frind\, Crown & ThievesStart: 1PM \nChairman’s Reception – Delta Grand Okanagan Courtyard6PM-11PM  \nSaturday September 12 \nBreakfast & Registration – 8:00AMOpening Remarks – 9:00AMConcurrent Sessions  – MNP | Cyr Consulting | Jeff Peevy (ICAR) –  \nConcurrent Sessions – 9:15AM \nA1 – Room AA2 – Room BA3 – Room C \nConcurrent Sessions – 10:00AM \nB1 – Room AB2 – Room BB3 – Room C \nLunch – 12:00PM \nKeynote Luncheon Address by Dr. Tom Deans – 1:00PMSunlife Panel – 1:45PMFree Time – 2:30PM-5:00PMCocktails in the Courtyard – 5:30PMGala Dinner & Fundraiser – Awards / Pedal Car Unveil / Auction – 6:00PM-11:00PM \nPlease note: \n\nRegistration is available through our event management partner\, EventCamp (Click “Register”\, above).\nAGM – the ARA Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on a separate date\, and is not part of the Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event.\nPremium Wine Tour and Golf require separate registration\nChildren over the age of 5 are no longer free (hotel policy).\n\n \nHotel reservations\nDelta Grand Okanagan – Kelowna\, B.C. (Note: Early Bird rates run until July 31 and also enter you into a draw to win back your cost of registration!) \n					\n									Book Now\n					 \n \nEvent Registration\nRegistration is available through our event management partner\, EventCamp \n					\n									Register Now\n					 \nEvent Sponsors\nKey Event Sponsors\n \n \nPremier Sponsors\n     .    \nÀ la carte Sponsors\n      .      .      
URL:https://www.events.ara.bc.ca/event/2026-members-retreat-gala-fundraiser/
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SUMMARY:Industry Network Meeting - Collision Division
DESCRIPTION:Attention collision industry professionals! Join us for our Industry Network Meeting on October 7. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with industry experts\, share insights\, and drive progress in our field. Your participation is essential for shaping our ICBC Liaison meeting agendas\, ensuring our collective voice is strong and heard. Let’s unite to elevate our standards and explore new opportunities through open dialogue and collaboration. \nEvent Details \n🗓️ October 7\n🕕 11:00–12:00 PM\n📍https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aNJYPMcuSK6k0SScngY5qQ
URL:https://www.events.ara.bc.ca/event/industry-network-meeting-collision-division-5/
CATEGORIES:Collision Repair
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SUMMARY:Industry Network Meeting - Glass Division
DESCRIPTION:Attention glass industry professionals! Join us for our Industry Network Meeting on November 17. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with industry experts\, share insights\, and drive progress in our field.\nYour participation is essential for shaping our ICBC Liaison meeting agendas\, ensuring our collective voice is strong and heard. Let’s unite to elevate our standards and explore new opportunities through open dialogue and collaboration. \nEvent Details \n🗓️ November 17\n🕕 5:00–6:00 PM\n📍https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r6C3GEeHSL-QXBxgdSE6Lw
URL:https://www.events.ara.bc.ca/event/industry-network-meeting-glass-division-3/
CATEGORIES:Glass Repair
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SUMMARY:Industry Network Meeting - Collision Division
DESCRIPTION:Attention collision industry professionals! Join us for our Industry Network Meeting on December 16. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with industry experts\, share insights\, and drive progress in our field. Your participation is essential for shaping our ICBC Liaison meeting agendas\, ensuring our collective voice is strong and heard. Let’s unite to elevate our standards and explore new opportunities through open dialogue and collaboration. \nEvent Details \n December 16\n 11:00–12:00 PM\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QNoPtu0kTsuD_nC52Z1Dng
URL:https://www.events.ara.bc.ca/event/industry-network-meeting-collision-division-6/
CATEGORIES:Collision Repair
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