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	2008
	May 2, 2008	TIA Announces Recaufair Alliance with U.S. Commercial Service, Tire Retread Information Bureau
	April 28, 2008	TIA Partners With ASA to Offer Free Web Page to Members
	April 23, 2008	TIA Hires Manager of Public Relations & Promotions
	April 21, 2008	TIA Accepting Nominations for 2008 Hall of Fame
	April 1, 2008	TIA Releases Spanish TPMS Training Program
	March 17, 2008	TIA Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
	March 17, 2008	TIA's Performance Tires & Wheels Gets New Name and New Headquarters Hotel
	February 22, 2008	TIA Commercial Tire, Retread Recycling Conference Results

	2007
	December 5, 2007	TIA Hires New Director of Automotive Training Development
	November 20, 2007	TIA Trainers to Deliver 2008 Training and Certification Classes for the Ontario Tire Dealers Association
	November 15, 2007	TIA Announces 2008 Winter/Spring Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Certified Instructor Program Schedule
	November 7, 2007	RMA Announces the Seventh Annual National Tire Safety Week
	October 31, 2007	TIA Members to be Part of eBay Motors Tire Portal
	October 31, 2007	TIA Announces Policy on Look-Alike Tires
	September 18, 2007	TIA Announces Board of Directors Election Results
	August 28, 2007	TIA Announces 2007 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees and Friend of the Industry Award
	August 17, 2007	Jim Ports, NHTSA Deputy Administrator, To Speak at TIA Breakfast with the President
	August 14, 2007	NHTSA Urges Drivers To Check Their Tires During The Hot Weather
	July 13, 2007	TIA Sets Dates for Fall Training Tour
	July 11, 2007	TIA Preferred Approved Vendor, Newton & Associates, Changes Name
	July 11, 2007	TIA Selects Board of Directors’ Candidates for Upcoming Membership Election
	July 10, 2007	Wayne Croswell Elected to TIA Secretary Position
	June 14, 2007	TIA Participates in Automotive Aftermarket Legislative Summit
	June 8, 2007	TIA Releases Road Service Safety Video
	May 9, 2007	CarCareONE Promotion Puts Money Back into Customers' Wallets
	May 3, 2007	TIA Worked with IRS to Clarify No FET Liability on Imported Casings and Retreads
	May 1, 2007	TIA Announces 2007 Fall Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Certified Instructor Program Schedule
	May 1, 2007	TIA Utility Services Program Provides Relief before Summer Rates
	March 28, 2007	TIA Accepting Nominations for 2007 Hall of Fame
	March 16, 2007	TIA's 1st Commercial Tire, Retread & Recycling Conference
	March 16, 2007	TIA’s 52nd Off-the-Road Tire Conference
	March 9, 2007	TIA's Annual Meeting with Michelin North America
	March 8, 2007	Entries Being Accepted for Tire Review Top Shop Award Contest
	March 6, 2007	TIA Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
	February 21, 2007	Tire Industry Hall of Famer, George Edwards, Dies
	February 1, 2007	TIA Responds to Florida Retread Bill, S912

	2006
	December 6, 2006	Tire Industry Compensation Survey
	Novemer 13, 2006	National Tire Safety Week 2007
	October 16, 2006	TIA Launches Job Board - Tire Industry JobNet
	September 28, 2006	TIA to be Featured on MotorWeek
	September 26, 2006	TIA Announces Board of Directors Election Results
	September 8, 2006	TIA Tires at Two Seminar - "Successful Tire Dealers Share Their Secrets"
	August 7, 2006	TIA Announces 2006 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees and Friend of the Industry Award
	July 18, 2006	TIA to Support H.R. 5632
	May 31, 2006	TIA Praises House Subcommittee on Right to Repair Vote
	May 26, 2006	TIA Announces 2006 Fall Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Certified Instructor Program Schedule
	May 5, 2006	TIA Announces ATS Training Partnership with IITDA
	May 3, 2006	TIA Plans 2007 Commercial Tire & Retreading Conference
	April 27, 2006	TIA Hires Membership Director
	April 24, 2006	TIA Accepting Nominations for the 2006 Hall of Fame
	March 10, 2006	TIA Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
	March 6, 2006	TIA Provides More Information on Tire Privatization Industry Day
	February 27, 2006	TIA Partners with Klinge to Develop Earthmover Training and Certification Program
	January 13, 2006	TIA Announces Chairman of the State Executives

	2005
	December 5, 2005	TIA Announces New Director of Government & Business Relations
	November 14, 2005	Becky MacDicken to Leave TIA
	October 26, 2005	TIA Announces New Health Benefit Programs
	October 7, 2005	TIA Member Wins GE World Series Sweepstakes
	September 12, 2005	TIA Announces Election Results -- Board of Directors, Treasurer and State Executive Liason Named
	September 1, 2005	TIA Announces Workers' Compensation Insurance Program
	September 1, 2005	TIA Offers Resource Assistance to Members Affected by Hurricane Katrina
	August 29, 2005	TIA Applauds EPA Decision to Deny Lead Weight Petition
	August 9, 2005	TIA Announces 2005 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
	June 28, 2005	TIA Comments on Right to Repair Act
	June 7, 2005	TIA Joins Lawsuit Against NHTSA on TPMS Rule
	May 26, 2005	Dan Beach Elected to TIA Secretary Position
	May 26, 2005	Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Beef Check-off Fund
	May 23, 2005	TIA Submits Petition for Reconsideration on TPMS Rule Continues Objections to Regulation
	May 19, 2005	TIA Expresses Disappointment with NHTSA Ruling
	May 18, 2005	TIA Opposes Massachusetts Tire Bill
	May 2, 2005	TIA Weighs in Against New York Tire Bill
	April 29, 2005	TIA Accepting Nominations for the Hall of Fame New Category Added for 2005
	April 27, 2005	TIA Announces World Tire Expo Statistics
	April 27, 2005	Excellence in Tire Repair Contest Winners
	April 27, 2005	World Tire Expo Retread Appearance Contest Winners
	April 22, 2005	Universal Underwriters Recognizes ATS & CTS Value With Reduced Deductible
	April 22, 2005	Tire Industry Association and Comdata Announce TIA Member Access to Comdata’s Fleet Team Maintenance Software
	April 18, 2005	Three New Appointments to TIA’s Tire and Rubber Recycling Advisory Council
	March 31, 2005	TIA Announces Action Center Activities at the World Tire Expo
	March 14, 2005	TIA Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
	March 1, 2005	Open Forum at TIA’s Commercial Tire Executive Summit
	February 10, 2005	TIA Applauds Senate for Passage of Class Action Reform
	February 10, 2005	Industry Leaders to Speak at TIA’s First Commercial Tire Executive Summit
	February 4, 2005	TRMG Sponsors Retread Appearance Contest at WTE
	January 31, 2005	TIA Ambassador Program Announced - 100 Dealers Lead International Friendship Effort
	January 21, 2005	TIA’s World Tire Expo Offers International Lounge
	January 21, 2005	TIA’s World Tire Expo Attracts International Attendees
	January 11, 2005	TIA Announces Tire Initiative for Research, Education and Safety (TIRES) Program

	2004
	November 17, 2004	TIA Announces 2005 Winter/Spring Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Certified Instructor Program Schedule
	November 10, 2004	TIA Creates State Association Council
	October 15, 2004	Tire Industry Urges SEMA Attendees: Don't leave Home Without Voting!
	September 22, 2004	TIA Continues to Voice Strong Support for Right to Repair Act
	September 20, 2004	TIA Surprised by FTC Elimination of Tire Guides
	September 17, 2004	TIA Expresses Concern Over TPMS Legislation
	September 17, 2004	TIA Announces 2004 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
	September 15, 2004	TIA Announces Board of Directors Election Results
	September 8, 2004	TIA Offers Resource Assistance to Members Affected by Hurricanes Charley & Frances
	September 1, 2004	TIA Announces Special Events with Cash Giveaways Performance Tires & Wheels/SEMA Show
	August 17, 2004	TIA Announces Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Certified Instructor Program Schedule
	July 19, 2004	TIA Accepting Nominations for the Hall of Fame
	June 17, 2004	TIA and GE Extend 20-Year Credit Partnership
	June 9, 2004	TIA Announces Jon Rich as Keynote Speaker at the 2005 TIA World Tire Expo
	June 4, 2004	TIA Victorious for Retread Members. NHTSA Grants Exemption for Retreaders From Final Labeling Rule
	May 27, 2004	TIA Endorses New Commercial Credit & Collections as Member Service Benefit
	May 25, 2004	Peggy Fisher Elected to TIA Secretary Position
	May 24, 2004	TIA Announces Membership Milestone
	March 23, 2004	TIA Staff Complete With Hiring of New Marketing Director
	March 19, 2004	TIA Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
	March 9, 2004	TIA Creates Logo for the TIA World Tire Expo
	February 12, 2004	TIA Sponsors SEMA Show "Performance Wheels & Tires"
	February 11, 2004	TIA Wins Major Victory on DeWine Legislation
	January 20, 2004	TIA Off-the Road Tire Conference Nears
	January 12, 2004	TIA Consolidates -Maryland Office Becomes Headquarter Location

	2003
	December 10, 2003	TIA Offers Energy Buyers Program to Members
	December 8, 2003	TIA Releases Preliminary Details of "Checkoff" Program
	November 25, 2003	TIA Board of Directors Sets 2004 Agenda
	November 25, 2003	TIA's Littlefield Elected to Leadership Position
	November 24, 2003	TIA Announces Dates for Winter Commercial Tire Service "Truck Tire Training Tour"
	November 11, 2003	Max Twiss Receives Tire Dealer Humanitarian Award sponsored by Tire Business
	November 6, 2003	TIA "Certified Store" to Include MAP Inspection Standards
	October 24, 2003	ACCC and TIA Form Strategic Partnership
	October 21, 2003	TIA Hires Director of Business Development
	October 2, 2003	TIA Unveils New Group Insurance Program with Universal Underwriters Insurance Company
	October 1, 2003	Goodyear Sponsors TIA Members Lounge during TIA/SEMA Show
	September 30, 2003	TIA Announces 2003 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
	September 30, 2003	TIA Special Events Highlight International Tire Expo (ITE) SEMA Show
	September 26, 2003	TIA Annual Meeting Set for Las Vegas
	September 18, 2003	TIA Introduces Spanish Recertification Exam For Commercial Tire Service Technicians Translation Completes 300 Level Series
	September 17, 2003	TIA Announces Board of Directors Election Results Fourteen Seats Filled for Two- and Three-Year Terms Beach Appointed to Additional Open Seat
	September 15, 2003	TIA Launches First Phase of New Training for Technicians Basic Automotive Tire Service Program Features Web-based Component
	July 16, 2003	TIA Announces Fall 2003 "Truck Tire Training Tour" Schedule Includes Twenty Classes in Ten Major Cities
	July 8, 2003	TIA Offers Specialized Training Series for Fleets; Customized Program Combines Classroom and Hands-On Instruction
	June 6 , 2003	TIA Prepares Launch of Web-Based Training with Ground-Breaking Basic Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Program. Administrative Tracking Capability Enhances ATS Program Benefits.
	May 23, 2003	TIA Launches New Public ation Today's Tire Industry
	May 20, 2003	TIA Announces 2005 World Tire Expo Dates and Location
	April 4, 2003	TIA Announces World Tire Expo 2003 Statistics
	March 6, 2003	TIA Applauds Senate Leaders for Introducing AHP Legislation
	February 28, 2003	TIA Selects Industry Award Recipients
	January 30, 2003	TIA Names Littlefield New Executive Vice President
	January 27, 2003	WTE Features "Special Events," Demonstration Pavilion & Workshops
	January 20, 2003	WTE Features New Product Showcase & More
	January 17, 2003	TIA Opens Nominations for Industry Awards to be Presented at WTE
	January 14, 2003	WTE Expects Unprecedented Range of Exhibiting Companies
	January 14, 2003	WTE Provides Online VIP Buying Hour Appointments
	January 3, 2003	TIA Requests NHTSA to Reconsider Final Tire Labeling Rule

	2002
	December 20, 2002	TIA Announces Truck Tire Training Tour
	December 10, 2002	Kogel Resigns from TIA
	December 3, 2002	Record ITE Attendance
	September 16, 2002	TIA Board of Directors Election Results
	September 13, 2002	TIA Supports Chao & AHP's
	September 10, 2002	TIA Prepares for ITE & SEMA Show
	August 5, 2002	TIA Announces ITE Special Events
	June 17, 2002	ITRA, TANA Name Merged Organization “Tire Industry Association” (TIA) TIA to Debut July 1, 2002