16 corporate sponsors contribute a WIN for the auto collision repair industry

Washington D.C., February 20, 2007— The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) today announces those corporations that have stepped forward to support the launching of the newest association for the auto collision repair industry.

Diamond Sponsor

Akzo Nobel

Gold Sponsor

BASF

Silver Sponsors

3M

General Motors

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Bronze Sponsors

Allstate

DuPont Performance Coatings

FinishMaster

Ford Motor Company

Keystone Automotive Industries Inc.

Mentors At Work

Sherwin-Williams

Toyota

Zurich

Inaugural Sponsors

Mitchell International

Montana Products Inc.

“We are pleased and honored that these corporate leaders have chosen to acknowledge both the current and future potential for women in the collision repair industry,” said Sheila Loftus, WIN executive director.

Loftus continued, “Women are a growing presence in all aspects of the collision industry and, while still a minority, we seek to provide much-needed support in the form of networking and mentoring opportunities.”

The Women’s Industry Network will hold its first conference April 29 through May 1, 2007 at the Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. The cost to attend the WIN conference is $325 per person, which includes meals, seminars, and membership in WIN. Space is limited. For more information or to register, phone Sheila Loftus at (202) 363-1858 or e-mail her at WIN@loftus.us.

About WIN

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to encouraging, developing and cultivating opportunities to attract women to collision repair while recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and fostering a network among the women who are shaping the industry. Its purpose is to enhance the collision repair industry through education, networking and sharing of resources.  WIN can be found on the Web at www.womensindustrynetwork.com.

Contact:

Sheila Loftus

Women’s Industry Network

5303 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20015

(202) 363-1858 (phone)

(202) 244-0178 (fax)

WIN@loftus.us  (email)