YANG's 2025 AAPEX Presence: Giving Back and Building Industry Connections
Key Highlights
- - YANG's annual fundraiser supports the Automotive Aftermarket Charity Foundation, emphasizing community service within the auto care industry.
- - The group hosts a regional meet-up at Industry Week, including social events and charity tournaments to strengthen industry relationships.
- - Membership is free and open to auto care professionals under 40, promoting future industry leadership and networking opportunities.
- - Attendees can participate in activities like the Boss of the Toss Cornhole Tournament and volunteer at the AACF Charity Golf Tournament.
- - The Las Vegas event highlights industry passion, collaboration, and the importance of giving back to the community.
The Young Auto Care Network Gorup (YANG), a community of the Auto Care Association will be in Las Vegas for the 2025 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo.
YANG will host the annual t-shirt fundraiser - which supports the Automotive Aftermarket Charity Foundation (AACF) - and regional meet-up at Industry Week.
“YANG is excited to continue its ‘Gear Up to Give Back’ charity campaign in support of AACF,” said Hunt. “As part of our community’s ‘Giving Back’ pillar, we’re proud to show our support through t-shirt sales, AACF’s inaugural Boss of the Toss Charity Cornhole Tournament, and by encouraging YANG members to volunteer at the AACF Charity Golf Tournament. Our past chair, Matt Fowler, and I can’t wait to hit the boards at Boss of the Toss and to rock our Gear Up to Give Back shirts! We truly appreciate the partnership we have with AACF and are honored to be part of such an incredible foundation that gives so much back to our industry.”
On Tuesday, Nov. 4,, from 8-10 p.m., the YANG community will meet at the 1923 Prohibition Bar in the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian Resort found above the gondola canals. Attendees can enjoy appetizers, drinks, a photobooth and a live DJ.
“I love how at AAPEX you can really see the industry — the energy, the people and the passion that make it all come to life,” said Tanya Hunt, chair, YANG. “I’ve always believed we’re not competitors here; we’re one industry. Auto Care does such a great job of bringing that to life through its communities, especially YANG. YANG’s biggest reception happens right here in Vegas, and it’s where our under-40 members — the future leaders of this industry — come together to build the relationships that keep it strong. We invite our members, mentors and supporters to join us!”
To learn more about the YANG community, including how to join and more, visit autocare.org/yang.
YANG membership is free and open to all auto care industry professionals under the age of 40.