Automotive Experts To Speak at New York Auto Show Breakfast

April 03, 2009

The New York Auto Show is just around the corner, with media preview days scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, April 8th and 9th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. We're very excited to announce that an expert panel of automotive movers and shakers will be speaking at the Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI) breakfast on Thursday, April 9th, 2009, on the subject of "Power of Branding & Surviving the Economy."

The panel discussion will focus on the topic "Power of Branding & Surviving the Economy" and will be moderated by Judy Schumacher. Judith is the Dealer Principal of Schumacher Chevrolet and has kept her business strong and growing for the past 10 years since the death of her father, Harold, and her brother, Kenneth. She is actively involved in the daily running of her business and can always be found on the showroom floor! Judy was recently honored with the WAAI Spirit of Leadership Award at the NADA conference in January. She has been a part of the General Motors Retail network since its inception, and was recently elected to represent the Northeast on the General Motors Minority Women's Council.

Featured panelists also include:

Anupa Bhise, Supervisor, Internet Marketing for Mercedes-Benz
Allan Cooper, VP of Strategic Partnerships, One-Command
Sharita Crawford, Regional Business Development, Ford Motor Company
Charlie Vogelheim, Automotive Industry Analyst - Advisor - Commentator
And Special Guest Bree Sandlin of Quaker State Global!

Tickets to the breakfast cost $45 for WAAI Members, $60 for Non Members, and $25 for Students. Admission to the New York Auto Show Preview Days is included with the breakfast.

If you're interested in attending this special event, please contact Event Chair Marcela D. Fink at mf@choicetech.ws. If your business is interested in participating further, sponsorship opportunities can be discussed with Lorraine Schultz at 248-646-5250 or by emailing lhswaai@aol.com.

The New York Auto Show opens to the public on April 10, and runs through the 19th. More information about the show can be found at the official Website at www.autoshowny.com. Tickets will be priced at $14 for adults, $4 or children 12 and under (kids under two are free), and groups of 10 or more are $12 each, and can be purchased in advance online.