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Background information and photos for the 17 industry professionals who are vying for a position on the 2010-2011 SEMA Board of Directors are now available online at www.sema.org/bod10/candidates.

Manufacturers who have not yet applied to exhibit at the 2010 SEMA Show have until May 7, 2010 to take part in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process.

Three individuals are being recognized for contributing to and shaping the automotive specialty-equipment industry by being inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame. The three individuals being inducted this year are Richard “Dick” McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell.

Chip Foose, award-winning automotive designer, will return as Grand Marshal of the second annual SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

The SEMA Show ‘Vehicle Manufacturer of the Show’ (VMOS) program is being modified to showcase top trendsetting vehicles. Through  this enhanced program, exhibitors of the 2010 SEMA Show will determine the hottest cars and trucks in three categories: car, truck and 4x4.

Automotive specialty-equipment market industry leaders and digital technology experts will convene for a day-long conference composed of panel discussions and keynote speakers, covering topics focused on the newest trends and strategies for conducting business in the digital age at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Business Technology Symposium, July 23, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Attendee and media registration for the 2010 SEMA Show and AAPEX is now open at www.SEMAshow.com and www.aapexshow.com. The two shows, which are held the first week of November in Las Vegas, Nevada, are open to auto-related buyers, installers, retailers, dealers, manufacturer’s reps and other specified categories.

Automotive paint, body and equipment manufacturers are committing to the 2010 SEMA Show by increasing their participation in the event taking place Tuesday-Friday, November 2-5, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The deadline to submit an application for the 2010 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) has been extended until April 16, 2010. Applications are available online at www.sema.org.

Exhibitors are demonstrating strong support for the 2010 SEMA Show, based on early booth sales.

Seventeen industry professionals are vying for a position on the 2010-2011 SEMA Board of Directors. The SEMA Board of Directors provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Applications for the 2010 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) are now available online at www.sema.org.

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame.

The Board of Directors of the Specialty Equipment Market Association voted unanimously to approve funding for the creation of a uniform, all-industry product information data pool.