SEMA Town Hall Meetings: Brooklyn, MI May 18 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm To jump start the new year; SEMA will be rounding up our local members and prospective members for an evening at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. Webinar: PR Primer - Promoting Your Brand in the Digital Age May 24 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Gone are the days when a single new product announcement sent to magazines will effectively sell your latest parts. Are you relying on outdated techniques to generate publicity? Webinar: Industry Trends - Who’s Your Target Consumer? Jun 7 2012 10:00am - 11:00am SEMA member companies have asked for more information on specialty equipment consumers. This year we kicked off the first in a series of projects designed to uncover and profile sub-groups of consumers within the SEMA market. SEMA Town Hall Meetings: Santa Fe Springs, CA Jun 13 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm Join us on our last stop of our 2012 Town Hall tour. SEMA will be rounding up our local members and prospective members for an evening at Hotchkis Performance LLC in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Webinar: The 21 Golden Nuggets of Sales Jun 21 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Bottom line - business is all about making sales. How are you and your team measuring up? Are you aware of key sales do's and don'ts? Whether you are a seasoned sales veteran or a novice, it's always a good time to brush up on essential sales techniques--and learn a few new ones. National Collector Car Appreciation Day Jul 13 2012 8:00am - 5:00pm The SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced July 13, 2012 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance. Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser Jul 27 2012 6:30pm - 10:00pm For those of you who have attended the annual Installation Banquet, you know the event serves as the venue where we thank our association’s outgoing board members and welcome those who have been newly elected. LTAA New Product Showcase Aug 3 2012 8:00am - Aug 5 2012 5:30pm The 3rd annual Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) New Products Showcase will be held at Carlisle All Truck Nationals in Carlisle, PA, Friday through Sunday August 3-5, 2012. The Showcase is a fantastic opportunity to put your products in front of the largest gatherings of truck enthusiasts in the country. PWA Educational Seminar - Powered By the SEMA Street Performance Council (SPC) Sep 9 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm Effective communication is critical - whether it's about an order, customer service issue, inventory or a potential sale. Whether it's B2B or B2C, in today's wired business culture, people expect to get answers to their questions immediately. 2012 SEMA Show Oct 30 2012 9:00am - Nov 2 2012 4:00pm The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN - SEMA Show Nov 1 2012 7:15am - 9:00am Get Connected at the SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN and enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, too! Technical Skills & Training Conference, Hosted by the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA Council Nov 1 2012 11:30am - 5:00pm Learn from the experts. Grow and expand your accessory business. Industry leading manufacturers will present hands-on, interactive sessions that provide attendees the opportunity to learn proper installation techniques that will improve quality control and efficiency. SEMA Industry Awards Nov 1 2012 7:30pm - 10:00pm The SEMA Show Awards will be held during the banquet at the Las Vegas Hilton. Café SEMA: In the Know with a Cup of Joe! Powered by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) - SEMA Show Nov 2 2012 9:00am - 10:00am In 60 minutes: Get direct access to experts with answers to your questions. Make connections that will impact your business.