VIP Tires Conference Focuses On Culture, Training

"Building On the Best" was the theme of Auburn, Maine-based VIP Tires & Service's recent 2023 Managers Conference.

The event - which was held at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine - included employee networking, training, an awards ceremony and more.

During the meeting, VIP leaders updated managers on the company's current and new product offerings, "in addition to touching on personal performance, training and certifications, teamwork and the VIP brand, as a whole," according to VIP officials.

"The goal of the conference was to reaffirm VIP's strong, healthy workplace culture and that goal was achieved, with managers participating in a wide range of team building activities - from a raffle and  auction night to dinners, receptions and golf outings. Awards were also handed out to exemplary managers who serve as role models to their peers."

In addition, VIP highlighted its longstanding partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which dates back to 2008.

Since then, the dealership's employees have donated more than $1 million to the organization, helping grant more than 140 wishes to children throughout New England.

VIP President and CEO Tim Winkeler called the event "a resounding success and I couldn't be prouder to lead this company into the future. As our annual conference showed, the VIP team is truly a family, with an unwavering commitment to community - from the customers who depend on us for tires and service to the children in need who rely on our charitable donations."