In what the group says is a first in the automotive aftermarket industry, Uni-Select has announced it will host a customer convention for both independent jobbers and shop owners from across North America. The sold-out event will be held Feb. 24-27 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort.

According to Uni-Select, the convention will focus on business seminars by leading guest speakers and experts in their fields, who will share their unique perspectives and advice on important topics such as:

• “Market conditions don’t determine growth – you do” by Mark King, president and CEO, Taylor Made-Adidas Golf;

• “How to outsell your competition” by best-selling author and speaker Michael Vickers;

• “Leadership for Growth” by former head of training and development for Hard Rock Café, Jim Knight; and many more.

Customers also will assist and participate in a panel discussion on “Industry Trends in the next five years,” co-moderated by Kathleen Schmatz and Marc Brazeau, presidents of AAIA and AIA, respectively.

Other activities are planned, including an extensive trade show featuring Uni-Select’s key supplier partners, as well as celebrity appearances from hockey alumni and racecar drivers, and entertainment by André-Philippe Gagnon.