SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will moderate a webinar discussing the SEMA/CAR future industry forecasts.

Reports of a sour economy continue to circulate. Automakers are retooling, adjusting their directions to maintain and, in many cases, regain market shares. The future of the auto manufacturers will have a direct impact on the direction of many SEMA-member companies.

Take one hour on Monday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

The session will help SEMA members increase their understanding and awareness of macroeconomic trends and analysis to support business-development and scenario-planning efforts.

The findings are the result of a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports conducted by SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). This session includes the findings from Phase III.

Moderator John Waraniak and CAR's Brett Smith will host a live Q&A at the end of the webinar to address the report's conclusions. SEMA recently presented the industry research findings at the annual State of the Association meeting in Pasadena, California, in August.

What: “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market”
When: Monday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Director, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the September 17 Webinar

Don’t forget the webinar session on September 9, "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service."

Customer loyalty is fundamental to the success of your company. Without it, expenses can go up, profits go down, morale suffers and your company is at risk.

Robert Spector, author of "The Nordstrom Way," will show you how to create loyal customers and keep them coming back during his webinar presentation on September 9, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Spector's insight to customer service—gained through exclusive input from Nordstrom management and the company's high-level sales people—will guide your organization to new heights in customer service excellence. You and your staff will leave this session with real-world action items that can be put to use right away.

What: "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service"
When: Wednesday, September 9
Presenter: Robert Spector

Register for the September 9 webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.

	SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will moderate a webinar discussing the SEMA/CAR future industry forecasts.

Reports of a sour economy continue to circulate. Automakers are retooling, adjusting their directions to maintain and, in many cases, regain market shares. The future of the auto manufacturers will have a direct impact on the direction of many SEMA-member companies.

Take one hour on Monday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

The session will help SEMA members increase their understanding and awareness of macroeconomic trends and analysis to support business-development and scenario-planning efforts.

The findings are the result of a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports conducted by SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). This session includes the findings from Phase III.

Moderator John Waraniak and CAR's Brett Smith will host a live Q&A at the end of the webinar to address the report's conclusions. SEMA recently presented the industry research findings at the annual State of the Association meeting in Pasadena, California, in August.

What: “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market”
When: Monday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Director, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the September 17 Webinar

Don’t forget the webinar session on September 9, "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service."

Customer loyalty is fundamental to the success of your company. Without it, expenses can go up, profits go down, morale suffers and your company is at risk.

Robert Spector, author of "The Nordstrom Way," will show you how to create loyal customers and keep them coming back during his webinar presentation on September 9, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Spector's insight to customer service—gained through exclusive input from Nordstrom management and the company's high-level sales people—will guide your organization to new heights in customer service excellence. You and your staff will leave this session with real-world action items that can be put to use right away.

What: "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service"
When: Wednesday, September 9
Presenter: Robert Spector

Register for the September 9 webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.

	SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will moderate a webinar discussing the SEMA/CAR future industry forecasts.

Reports of a sour economy continue to circulate. Automakers are retooling, adjusting their directions to maintain and, in many cases, regain market shares. The future of the auto manufacturers will have a direct impact on the direction of many SEMA-member companies.

Take one hour on Monday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

The session will help SEMA members increase their understanding and awareness of macroeconomic trends and analysis to support business-development and scenario-planning efforts.

The findings are the result of a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports conducted by SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). This session includes the findings from Phase III.

Moderator John Waraniak and CAR's Brett Smith will host a live Q&A at the end of the webinar to address the report's conclusions. SEMA recently presented the industry research findings at the annual State of the Association meeting in Pasadena, California, in August.

What: “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market”
When: Monday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Director, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the September 17 Webinar

Don’t forget the webinar session on September 9, "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service."

Customer loyalty is fundamental to the success of your company. Without it, expenses can go up, profits go down, morale suffers and your company is at risk.

Robert Spector, author of "The Nordstrom Way," will show you how to create loyal customers and keep them coming back during his webinar presentation on September 9, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Spector's insight to customer service—gained through exclusive input from Nordstrom management and the company's high-level sales people—will guide your organization to new heights in customer service excellence. You and your staff will leave this session with real-world action items that can be put to use right away.

What: "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service"
When: Wednesday, September 9
Presenter: Robert Spector

Register for the September 9 webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.

	SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will moderate a webinar discussing the SEMA/CAR future industry forecasts.

Reports of a sour economy continue to circulate. Automakers are retooling, adjusting their directions to maintain and, in many cases, regain market shares. The future of the auto manufacturers will have a direct impact on the direction of many SEMA-member companies.

Take one hour on Monday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

The session will help SEMA members increase their understanding and awareness of macroeconomic trends and analysis to support business-development and scenario-planning efforts.

The findings are the result of a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports conducted by SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). This session includes the findings from Phase III.

Moderator John Waraniak and CAR's Brett Smith will host a live Q&A at the end of the webinar to address the report's conclusions. SEMA recently presented the industry research findings at the annual State of the Association meeting in Pasadena, California, in August.

What: “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market”
When: Monday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Director, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the September 17 Webinar

Don’t forget the webinar session on September 9, "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service."

Customer loyalty is fundamental to the success of your company. Without it, expenses can go up, profits go down, morale suffers and your company is at risk.

Robert Spector, author of "The Nordstrom Way," will show you how to create loyal customers and keep them coming back during his webinar presentation on September 9, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Spector's insight to customer service—gained through exclusive input from Nordstrom management and the company's high-level sales people—will guide your organization to new heights in customer service excellence. You and your staff will leave this session with real-world action items that can be put to use right away.

What: "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service"
When: Wednesday, September 9
Presenter: Robert Spector

Register for the September 9 webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.

	SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will moderate a webinar discussing the SEMA/CAR future industry forecasts.

Reports of a sour economy continue to circulate. Automakers are retooling, adjusting their directions to maintain and, in many cases, regain market shares. The future of the auto manufacturers will have a direct impact on the direction of many SEMA-member companies.

Take one hour on Monday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

The session will help SEMA members increase their understanding and awareness of macroeconomic trends and analysis to support business-development and scenario-planning efforts.

The findings are the result of a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports conducted by SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). This session includes the findings from Phase III.

Moderator John Waraniak and CAR's Brett Smith will host a live Q&A at the end of the webinar to address the report's conclusions. SEMA recently presented the industry research findings at the annual State of the Association meeting in Pasadena, California, in August.

What: “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market”
When: Monday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Director, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the September 17 Webinar

Don’t forget the webinar session on September 9, "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service."

Customer loyalty is fundamental to the success of your company. Without it, expenses can go up, profits go down, morale suffers and your company is at risk.

Robert Spector, author of "The Nordstrom Way," will show you how to create loyal customers and keep them coming back during his webinar presentation on September 9, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Spector's insight to customer service—gained through exclusive input from Nordstrom management and the company's high-level sales people—will guide your organization to new heights in customer service excellence. You and your staff will leave this session with real-world action items that can be put to use right away.

What: "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service"
When: Wednesday, September 9
Presenter: Robert Spector

Register for the September 9 webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.

	SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will moderate a webinar discussing the SEMA/CAR future industry forecasts.

Reports of a sour economy continue to circulate. Automakers are retooling, adjusting their directions to maintain and, in many cases, regain market shares. The future of the auto manufacturers will have a direct impact on the direction of many SEMA-member companies.

Take one hour on Monday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

The session will help SEMA members increase their understanding and awareness of macroeconomic trends and analysis to support business-development and scenario-planning efforts.

The findings are the result of a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports conducted by SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). This session includes the findings from Phase III.

Moderator John Waraniak and CAR's Brett Smith will host a live Q&A at the end of the webinar to address the report's conclusions. SEMA recently presented the industry research findings at the annual State of the Association meeting in Pasadena, California, in August.

What: “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market”
When: Monday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Director, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the September 17 Webinar

Don’t forget the webinar session on September 9, "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service."

Customer loyalty is fundamental to the success of your company. Without it, expenses can go up, profits go down, morale suffers and your company is at risk.

Robert Spector, author of "The Nordstrom Way," will show you how to create loyal customers and keep them coming back during his webinar presentation on September 9, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Spector's insight to customer service—gained through exclusive input from Nordstrom management and the company's high-level sales people—will guide your organization to new heights in customer service excellence. You and your staff will leave this session with real-world action items that can be put to use right away.

What: "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service"
When: Wednesday, September 9
Presenter: Robert Spector

Register for the September 9 webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.

	SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will moderate a webinar discussing the SEMA/CAR future industry forecasts.

Reports of a sour economy continue to circulate. Automakers are retooling, adjusting their directions to maintain and, in many cases, regain market shares. The future of the auto manufacturers will have a direct impact on the direction of many SEMA-member companies.

Take one hour on Monday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

The session will help SEMA members increase their understanding and awareness of macroeconomic trends and analysis to support business-development and scenario-planning efforts.

The findings are the result of a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports conducted by SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). This session includes the findings from Phase III.

Moderator John Waraniak and CAR's Brett Smith will host a live Q&A at the end of the webinar to address the report's conclusions. SEMA recently presented the industry research findings at the annual State of the Association meeting in Pasadena, California, in August.

What: “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market”
When: Monday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Director, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the September 17 Webinar

Don’t forget the webinar session on September 9, "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service."

Customer loyalty is fundamental to the success of your company. Without it, expenses can go up, profits go down, morale suffers and your company is at risk.

Robert Spector, author of "The Nordstrom Way," will show you how to create loyal customers and keep them coming back during his webinar presentation on September 9, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Spector's insight to customer service—gained through exclusive input from Nordstrom management and the company's high-level sales people—will guide your organization to new heights in customer service excellence. You and your staff will leave this session with real-world action items that can be put to use right away.

What: "The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service"
When: Wednesday, September 9
Presenter: Robert Spector

Register for the September 9 webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.

CGS Motorsports is in the process of moving to a larger distribution and manufacturing facility in Chino, California. The company is currently operating from the Chino facility, as well as its original location in Pomona, California. CGS plans to be operating solely from the Chino location by October 2009.

	John Julis of J & J Marketing.

John Julis’ J & J Marketing is celebrating 30 years in the manufacturers’ rep business. Founded in 1979, J & J Marketing specializes in hardcore racing and high-performance product lines.

Mike Long

Speedway Motors hired Mike Long as vice president of development – open wheel specialist. Long served as vice president of operations for Maxim Racing Chassis in Springfield, Illinois, from 2002–2009. Prior to that, he worked as a crewmember for Steve Kinser Racing, a 20-time World Of Outlaws champion. Long is also a longtime racer who has competed in everything from go-karts to Micros and Sprint Cars and brings a wealth of hands-on racing experience to Speedway Motors.

	Bill O’Roake, International Marketing Manager for Mickey Thompson (left); Governor Ted Strickland (center) and Lisa Patt-McDaniel, interim director of the Ohio Department of Development.

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels received the 2009 Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award, also known as an “E-Award,” from the state of Ohio. Each year, the Governor of Ohio presents E-Awards to organizations that have increased the number of export-related jobs in Ohio or helped Ohio companies succeed internationally. The company was honored at a luncheon ceremony held in Columbus, Ohio, in August at the Hyatt Regency.

Christina Awad

Christina Awad joined Precision Fleet Brakes as a project manager. Her responsibilities include customer relations, business management and sales support. Prior to joining Precision Fleet Brakes, Awad worked at Air Liquide as an account manager, where she was responsible for introducing new applications of cryogenics to a variety of industries, maintaining customer accounts and serving as a liaison between several departments, including engineering, distribution, business development and management.

	Tom Yamaguchi

NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited promoted Tom Yamaguchi to president. Yamaguchi previously served as vice president and is a 14-year veteran of NGK Spark Plugs Co. LTD. He also served as assistant to the president in the NGK U.S.A. office from 2006 until his transfer to Canada in 2007. In his new role, Yamaguchi will oversee all functions for NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited. He replaced Shinichi Odo, who returned to Japan to take the role of director – automotive division.

NFL great Joe Theismann and former NFL wide receiver Mark Seay will sign autographs on Saturday, September 19, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., during the Staer Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous, being held Thursday–Sunday, September 17–20. Additional celebrity appearances and the entertainment lineup for the event have been announced. For more information, visit www.route-66.org.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will once again offer its popular "Tires at Two" seminars at the SEMA Show.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m, several successful tire dealers will offer tips and advice on getting your business on the road to success in "Successful Tire Dealers Share Their Secrets."

Bartec USA will sponsor "Effectively Communicating TPMS Training/Developments to Techs" on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., covering developments of tire pressure monitoring systems and where this technology is heading.

On Thursday, Bartec will also present "TPMS Repair Tool Manufacturer Update," with manufacturers of TPMS diagnostic and learn tools demonstrating what their products can do and how they can make your shops more productive and profitable.

TIA will have its Tires, Wheels & Equipment (TWE) section at the SEMA Show.

View a schedule of all the education sessions taking place at the Show.

To register for the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will once again offer its popular "Tires at Two" seminars at the SEMA Show.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m, several successful tire dealers will offer tips and advice on getting your business on the road to success in "Successful Tire Dealers Share Their Secrets."

Bartec USA will sponsor "Effectively Communicating TPMS Training/Developments to Techs" on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., covering developments of tire pressure monitoring systems and where this technology is heading.

On Thursday, Bartec will also present "TPMS Repair Tool Manufacturer Update," with manufacturers of TPMS diagnostic and learn tools demonstrating what their products can do and how they can make your shops more productive and profitable.

TIA will have its Tires, Wheels & Equipment (TWE) section at the SEMA Show.

View a schedule of all the education sessions taking place at the Show.

To register for the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.