SEMA advocates, protects, serves and provides benefits for its members. SEMA members are companies that manufacture, sell, promote, install or distribute products for the automotive aftermarket. Becoming a member of SEMA offers companies benefits, such as key data through market research reports, impactful legislative updates, cost-saving services and access to state-of-the-art equipment at the SEMA Garage. Employees of SEMA-member companies also receive benefits through membership, such as continued industry education, professional development, career services, networking events, recognition opportunities and more.

The SEMA Launch Pad program, powered by the Young Executives Network (YEN), is entering its fifth year. Designed to help entrepreneurs under the age of 40 launch their new products or services into the marketplace, the program takes place annually at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The application period will open in early March, and SEMA expects to have a record-breaking number of applicants. To apply, visit www.sema.org/launch-pad.

The Manufacturer’s Rep Network (MRN) has put together outreach and lead-generation programs for the benefit of not only its members but also SEMA-member manufacturers. Throughout the year, MRN will be on-site at the SEMA Exhibitor Summit and SEMA Show representing the manufacturers’ rep profession as a whole and lending advice to all manufacturers, whether they are newly in business or are industry veterans. Those MRN outreach efforts, paired with the network’s Rep Match program, comprise the MRN’s Three Pillars of Success.

Josh Poulson of Auto Additions, Manny Moncada of Autohaus and Jared Cohen of Auto Action presented to restyling professionals at the SEMA Show on the topic of “10 Steps to Operating a Successful Restyling Shop.” In case you missed this valuable education session, here are 10 things you can start to implement today to improve your business.