Your Commitment to Excellence

by Andrea Ossowski, AASPMN Associate Division Director

Dear AASPMN Members and Prospective Members,

Thank you for your commitment to excellence in Minnesota’s automotive service industry. Whether you are a long-time AASPMN member or an independent shop owner considering membership, your dedication to quality repairs, ongoing education, ethical business practices, and exceptional customer service strengthens not only your business, but our entire profession and the communities we serve.

At AASPMN, we believe excellence is never achieved alone. It is built through collaboration, shared knowledge, and a unified commitment to moving our industry forward. Every legislative victory, educational program, networking event, cost-saving member benefit, workforce initiative, and industry resource we provide is made possible because automotive professionals choose to invest in a strong association that represents their interests.

As an AASPMN member, you become part of a network of over 500 independent automotive service and collision repair businesses dedicated to protecting, promoting, and advancing our industry. Together, we advocate for fair legislation, provide industry-leading education and training, negotiate valuable member savings programs, develop tomorrow’s workforce, and ensure independent repair shops have a respected voice throughout Minnesota.

To our current members, thank you for your continued support and investment in AASPMN. Your membership makes this work possible, and we encourage you to renew your membership to ensure uninterrupted access to the advocacy, education, industry updates, technical resources, networking opportunities, and exclusive savings programs that help your business succeed in an ever-changing marketplace.

If you are not yet an AASPMN member, there has never been a better time to join. Membership is an investment in your business and in the future of Minnesota’s independent automotive service industry. We invite you to become part of an association that is working every day to protect your interests, strengthen your business, and provide the resources you need to thrive. Please complete the membership application on the facing page and join us in building an even stronger automotive community.

Together, we can continue providing the leadership, representation, education, and resources needed to ensure Minnesota’s independent automotive service industry remains strong for generations to come. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, and thank you for supporting AASPMN.

Want more? Check out the August 2026 issue of AASP-MN News!