The ninth annual Exhibitor Summit will take place in Las Vegas, Monday, June 25–Tuesday, June 26.

The ninth annual Exhibitor Summit will take place in Las Vegas, Monday, June 25–Tuesday, June 26.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Director of Sales: Motorsport Marketing Inc. is hiring a director of sales to build and lead the three-person sales team and sell advertising and sponsorship for two print publications, digital platforms and growing events business. This person will directly report to the company president and will be immediately added to the company’s seven-member management team. The ideal candidate will have an interest and knowledge of the automotive performance world, a history of exceeding in media sales management and a strong background of building revenue from digital products.

CNC Machine Operator: JMS is hiring a CNC machine operator responsible for machine warm up, loading raw materials onto pre-built fixtures, loading pre-built CNC files that control the machining operations, inspection of machined parts, normal daily maintenance and cleaning the machine. This position will report to the production manager and will interact with the person who performed the original CNC programming and setup for the machine.

Product/Data Specialist: MagnaFlow is hiring a product/data specialist responsible for all tasks related to creating and maintaining application data and managing the priority of development. Responsibilities also include working on application data cleanup and competitive interchange assignments. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or five years of automotive data experience, automotive experience and experience working with large data sets.

Merchandising Director: Turn 5 is hiring a merchandising director to own the company’s store P&L, including providing detailed reporting and analysis relating to both revenue and costs to help make key business decisions and drive process/reporting improvements. This position will also be responsible for developing the store and merchandising strategy and executing a plan to achieve overall product growth and profitability for each store. Candidates must have 7–12 years of experience leading and managing a team in a retail environment, and more than five years of experience strategizing, running, analyzing and improving supplier and product strategies.

Automotive Accessory Installer: Custom Vehicle Outfitters is hiring an automotive accessory installer in the Rochester/Buffalo, New York, area with basic working experience in the automotive accessories field and the willingness to learn. Prior experience installing automotive accessories and/or leather interiors and a valid driver’s license are mandatory.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill allowing for military surplus motor vehicles to be registered and operated on roads and highways in Louisiana. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill allowing for military surplus motor vehicles to be registered and operated on roads and highways in Louisiana. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Newfoundland and Labrador Minister Shery Gamin Walsh has again issued a proclamation designating July as Automotive Heritage Month in the Province, thanks in part to encouragement from the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada.

In the United States, since 2010, the U.S. Senate has passed resolutions at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to recognize Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). The day serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

This year’s CCAD celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 13. In the previous eight years, thousands of hobbyists in the United States and Canada have gathered at car cruises, parades and other events to celebrate our shared automotive heritage. 

Car clubs and business owners are encouraged to register their gatherings to be listed on the SAN website. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road! For more information, to register, and to download the official CCAD logo and flyer, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Colby Martin at san@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Newfoundland and Labrador Minister Shery Gamin Walsh has again issued a proclamation designating July as Automotive Heritage Month in the Province, thanks in part to encouragement from the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada.

In the United States, since 2010, the U.S. Senate has passed resolutions at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to recognize Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). The day serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

This year’s CCAD celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 13. In the previous eight years, thousands of hobbyists in the United States and Canada have gathered at car cruises, parades and other events to celebrate our shared automotive heritage. 

Car clubs and business owners are encouraged to register their gatherings to be listed on the SAN website. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road! For more information, to register, and to download the official CCAD logo and flyer, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Colby Martin at san@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA Installation & Gala, July 20, 2018, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, Universal City, California
• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 1, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• HRIA Education Days, August 2–3, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 15–19, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 19–24, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed SEMA-supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) to create the Apple Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area. HR 2365, the “Desert Community Lands Act,” would transfer 4,630 acres of federal land from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the town of Apple Valley, California, and provide the public with opportunities for OHV recreation.

The bill also provides 80 acres of federal lands to the city of Twentynine Palms, California, that will make race events at 29 Palms Motorsports Arena more accessible to the public. HR 2365 now awaits consideration on the floor of the House of Representatives.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed SEMA-supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) to create the Apple Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area. HR 2365, the “Desert Community Lands Act,” would transfer 4,630 acres of federal land from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the town of Apple Valley, California, and provide the public with opportunities for OHV recreation.

The bill also provides 80 acres of federal lands to the city of Twentynine Palms, California, that will make race events at 29 Palms Motorsports Arena more accessible to the public. HR 2365 now awaits consideration on the floor of the House of Representatives.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.