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Fullbay Announces Repair Shop Owner Appreciation Week
Repair shop management software provider Fullbay is currently celebrating Repair Shop Owner Appreciation Week, an inaugural event aimed at honoring the men and women who own and operate heavy-duty repair shops, running October 5-9, 2020.

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Repair shop management software provider Fullbay is currently celebrating Repair Shop Owner Appreciation Week, an inaugural event aimed at honoring the men and women who own and operate heavy-duty repair shops, running October 5-9, 2020.
“We celebrate truck drivers and technicians, but we felt that owners deserved their time in the spotlight as well,” said Jacob Findlay, CEO and co-founder of Fullbay. “Repair Shop Owner Appreciation Week is a small way of giving back to the amazing people creating jobs and keeping vital equipment up and running.”
Fullbay is recognizing a different shop owner each day during the week. The winner’s entire shop will receive a catered lunch, as well as a special present for the owner. Members of the repair community are encouraged to participate by nominating an exceptional shop owner before October 9, 2020, at 8 a.m. PT.
The new annual event is part of Fullbay Cares, a program that gives back to the heavy-duty repair community. Since May 2020, Fullbay Cares has donated more than $15,000 to charities supporting the heavy-duty industry and released a free repair shop coloring book for families.
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